tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post115253040266172446..comments2023-08-17T11:47:11.821+01:00Comments on James and the Blue Cat: "Mangan has lovely eyes. Densely lashed, they are the muted moss green of Sligo after rain." *James Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152701734469444772006-07-12T11:55:00.000+01:002006-07-12T11:55:00.000+01:00patroclus: we just passed in the night then; I was...patroclus: we just passed in the night then; I was there 94 - 97.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643074914452315196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152635454078212252006-07-11T17:30:00.000+01:002006-07-11T17:30:00.000+01:00Matt, when were you at Exeter? I was there too, f...Matt, when were you at Exeter? I was there too, from - *ahem* - 1989 to 1993. Blimey. The Eighties.patroclushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933476561340044351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152627502308560162006-07-11T15:18:00.000+01:002006-07-11T15:18:00.000+01:00The sequel to Eskimo Day was Cold Enought for Snow...The sequel to Eskimo Day was Cold Enought for Snow, bits of which were filmed in Exeter about 100yds from where I lived during Uni.<BR/><BR/>so there.<BR/><BR/>Bye Bye Baby was another bloody brilliant film by Jack Rosenthal.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643074914452315196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152619981862818922006-07-11T13:13:00.000+01:002006-07-11T13:13:00.000+01:00that interviewer got absolutely torn apart on his ...that interviewer got absolutely torn apart on his fan site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152616260093116902006-07-11T12:11:00.000+01:002006-07-11T12:11:00.000+01:00(Sorry that wasn't supposed to sound quite so rude...(Sorry that wasn't supposed to sound quite so rude.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152616211243917122006-07-11T12:10:00.000+01:002006-07-11T12:10:00.000+01:00What was the sequel to Eskimo Day called? Tell me....What was the sequel to Eskimo Day called? Tell me. Now. It is starting to bug me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152615641722759492006-07-11T12:00:00.000+01:002006-07-11T12:00:00.000+01:00Love Green Wing, Toy-Fu, and your blue cat blog. W...Love Green Wing, Toy-Fu, and your blue cat blog. <BR/><BR/>Was referred by a dear friend, to whom you have acredited a Rufus Wainright photo. I saw him as well, it was a great show.<BR/><BR/>I am in Falmouth and am starting to write about plants, gardens and Cornwall.Myrtle Lumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699092880795516622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152573284466086552006-07-11T00:14:00.000+01:002006-07-11T00:14:00.000+01:00Ahem. Duly amended.Ahem. Duly amended.James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152571661472407872006-07-10T23:47:00.000+01:002006-07-10T23:47:00.000+01:00"The Knowledge" is probably my favourite, though "..."The Knowledge" is probably my favourite, though "Bar Mitzvah Boy" also a work of genius and "The Evacuees" pretty bloody excellent too.<BR/><BR/>And I think you'll find it was ITV that sat on "Ready When You Are, Mr McGill" for about 3 years, ac-tew-erlly James. If you'll forgive the pedantry. Only to stick it on at a funny time on Boxing Day (or Boxing Night, strictly speaking). Still veh good, though I've never seen the original.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152547171847760392006-07-10T16:59:00.000+01:002006-07-10T16:59:00.000+01:00Tim Firth? As in the Rottentrolls? Oh why don't ...Tim Firth? As in the Rottentrolls? Oh why don't they repeat that and why won't they bring out more episodes on DVD? *(Have just looked up Tim Firth and see he is responsible for many more responsible and cultured writings - but hey The Rotten Trolls - how cool is that?)Joolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078649445899448783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152545377015100362006-07-10T16:29:00.000+01:002006-07-10T16:29:00.000+01:00Network make some of the bestest DVDs ever. And if...Network make some of the bestest DVDs ever. And if you're unconvinced about Potter, you really should give The Singing Detective a spin.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686465069530291040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152543402786793502006-07-10T15:56:00.000+01:002006-07-10T15:56:00.000+01:00Did anyone see Monsieur Mangan in "Seven Wonders o...Did anyone see Monsieur Mangan in "Seven Wonders of the Industrial World" or whatever it's called? A few months back I accidentally watched an episode about the Panama Canal on the Discovery Channel. I couldn't believe it when Mango came sashaying on, playing the part of a French engineer. He was sporting a magnificent porn moustache and a blatantly ropey French accent that caused me to almost rupture something out of sheer glee. Imagine Guy's Geordie accent ("Does it say 'no smoking'?")only with fewer consonants...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152542374488513792006-07-10T15:39:00.000+01:002006-07-10T15:39:00.000+01:00McGill was great, although I'll admit to watching ...McGill was great, although I'll admit to watching it for Courtenay, not Rosenthal. And my housemate likes to watch Bill Nighy's fingers.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the Radio 4 thing was also smashing, although I still can't work out if Mr Mangan was trying to do a soft Lanc accent or not...Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14541090959910480802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152541121875689862006-07-10T15:18:00.000+01:002006-07-10T15:18:00.000+01:00Does it have the original London's Burning on it t...Does it have the original London's Burning on it though? I haven't ordered the DVD yet, I'm still catching up on all the stuff I ordered recently when I got my first paycheque for six months...James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152539561241236992006-07-10T14:52:00.000+01:002006-07-10T14:52:00.000+01:00Some of the ITV boxed set is reassuringly poor, Mr...Some of the ITV boxed set is reassuringly poor, Mr H.<BR/><BR/>The original McGill rocked, and had Zaphod Beeblebrox and Howard Hughes in (from Hithchhiker's and Ever Decreasing Circles respectively).<BR/><BR/>I'm blithering. The Knowledge is probably my favourite. With Bahmitzva Boy a close second.Hamilton's Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08434021386440064087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152534953581073652006-07-10T13:35:00.000+01:002006-07-10T13:35:00.000+01:00Damn, thats "Day", not "Days" before the pedants c...Damn, thats "Day", not "Days" before the pedants come and get me..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152534673390279752006-07-10T13:31:00.000+01:002006-07-10T13:31:00.000+01:00Looking forward to listening tonight, infinitely p...Looking forward to listening tonight, infinitely prefer Rosenthal to Potter. Eskimo Days is my favourite, but I also loved P'Tang Yang Kipperbang.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152534441169603542006-07-10T13:27:00.000+01:002006-07-10T13:27:00.000+01:00Oh, the "hello Mr Magpie, Hello Mr Magpie" one*the...Oh, the "hello Mr Magpie, Hello Mr Magpie" one<BR/><BR/>*the sweet dawn of realisation lights up eyes the muted green of pond weed on a dull day in November, when its just pissed down, and the dogs eaten all the pants off the line*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152533661664666232006-07-10T13:14:00.000+01:002006-07-10T13:14:00.000+01:00Jack Rosenthal = geniusJim Rosenthal = the Devil (...Jack Rosenthal = genius<BR/>Jim Rosenthal = the Devil (might seem harsh, but look at him again when he's staring straight at the camera... See?)<BR/><BR/>I saw Eskimo Day when it was first on, and I was a frisky teenager. Maureen Lipman's bit about magpies sticks with me, as do the general fabness of the writing and the general delectability of Laura Whatsit who was in it. Marvellous stuff.<BR/><BR/>Alan Plater. There's another name for you. Heard him on Radio 4 recently and it reminded me how brill he is and how he, also, widdles all over Dennis Potter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152533381274327732006-07-10T13:09:00.000+01:002006-07-10T13:09:00.000+01:00"Mangan has lovely eyes. Densely lashed, they are ..."Mangan has lovely eyes. Densely lashed, they are the muted moss green of Sligo after rain."<BR/><BR/>Who said that? Gave me a laugh, that did. And yes, I realise I've posted three times in the last hour, but it took me so long to bandage my fingers up I've not gone into work. So I'll thank you again for that.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096304762132153872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152532740310022952006-07-10T12:59:00.000+01:002006-07-10T12:59:00.000+01:00I'm right there with you bdger. I did get very wo...I'm right there with you bdger. I did get very worried though as I thought it was Jim Rosenthal. The F1 GP's haven't been the same while he was off commentating on the World Cup.woothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03963150917759218102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152532401681010462006-07-10T12:53:00.000+01:002006-07-10T12:53:00.000+01:00I do now though. Thank you.I do now though. Thank you.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096304762132153872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1152531948248484842006-07-10T12:45:00.000+01:002006-07-10T12:45:00.000+01:00I am now hanging my red face in shame and punishin...I am now hanging my red face in shame and punishing myself by sticking my fingers in plug sockets, as I *whispers* did not know who Jack Rosenthal was.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096304762132153872noreply@blogger.com