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The Buzz / Re: Ian Lavender: Dad's Army star dies aged 77
« Last post by Clive on February 05, 2024, 18:40 »He must have been the last one standing from the series. 
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The Buzz / Ian Lavender: Dad's Army star dies aged 77
« Last post by Simon on February 05, 2024, 13:12 »The Dad's Army actor Ian Lavender, who played Private Pike in the hit TV series, has died at the age of 77.
Birmingham-born Lavender was just 22 when he was cast as the guileless platoon member, in what was then a new BBC sitcom.
But it made him a household name, and he ended up spending 10 years as part of the comedy classic.
Lavender, who died on Friday, was the last surviving main cast member of the series.
Away from Dad's Army, he also acted in other TV comedies such as Yes Minister, and appeared on stage, including in The Merchant of Venice.
He also had a stint on EastEnders as Derek Harkinson, a role he reprised in 2016 for a festive storyline.
Lavender grew up in the Midlands but studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
He was barely out of drama school before being cast in the role for which he was to become most known for.
Dad's Army, a much loved series about a Home Guard platoon during the Second World War, ran on BBC One from 1968 to 1977.
It also starred Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, Arnold Ridley as Private Godfrey and John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, among others.
The series has had a long-lasting impact on British popular culture, and some of its catchphrases are still used, such as "you stupid boy," "don't panic!" and "put that light out!"
https://youtu.be/_YMVPXmaKds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68204488
Birmingham-born Lavender was just 22 when he was cast as the guileless platoon member, in what was then a new BBC sitcom.
But it made him a household name, and he ended up spending 10 years as part of the comedy classic.
Lavender, who died on Friday, was the last surviving main cast member of the series.
Away from Dad's Army, he also acted in other TV comedies such as Yes Minister, and appeared on stage, including in The Merchant of Venice.
He also had a stint on EastEnders as Derek Harkinson, a role he reprised in 2016 for a festive storyline.
Lavender grew up in the Midlands but studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
He was barely out of drama school before being cast in the role for which he was to become most known for.
Dad's Army, a much loved series about a Home Guard platoon during the Second World War, ran on BBC One from 1968 to 1977.
It also starred Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, Arnold Ridley as Private Godfrey and John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, among others.
The series has had a long-lasting impact on British popular culture, and some of its catchphrases are still used, such as "you stupid boy," "don't panic!" and "put that light out!"
https://youtu.be/_YMVPXmaKds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68204488
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The Laughter Zone / Valerie
« Last post by Den on February 04, 2024, 19:13 »The madam opened the brothel door in Glasgow and saw a rather dignified, well-dressed, good-looking man in his late forties or early fifties.
"May I help you sir?" she asked.
"I want to see Valerie," the man replied.
"Sir, Valerie is one of our most expensive ladies.
Perhaps you would prefer someone else", said the madam.
"No, I must see Valerie," he replied.
Just then, Valerie appeared and announced to the man she charged £5000 a visit.
Without hesitation, the man pulled out five thousand pounds and gave it to Valerie, and they went upstairs.
After an hour, the man calmly left.
The next night, the man appeared again, once more demanding to see Valerie.
Valerie explained that no one had ever come back two nights in a row, as she was so expensive.
There were no discounts. The price was still £5000.
Again, the man pulled out the money, gave it to Valerie, and they went upstairs. After an hour, he left.
The following night the man was there yet again.
Everyone was astounded that he had come for a third consecutive night, but he paid Valerie and they went upstairs.
After their session, Valerie said to the man, "No one has ever been with me three nights in a row.
Where are you from?"
The man replied, "Edinburgh .."
"Really", she said. "I have family in Edinburgh .."
"I know." the man said. "Your sister died, and I'm her solicitor. I was instructed to deliver your £15,000 inheritance in person ."
The moral of the story is that three things in life are certain
1. Death
2. Taxes
3. Being screwed by a lawyer
"May I help you sir?" she asked.
"I want to see Valerie," the man replied.
"Sir, Valerie is one of our most expensive ladies.
Perhaps you would prefer someone else", said the madam.
"No, I must see Valerie," he replied.
Just then, Valerie appeared and announced to the man she charged £5000 a visit.
Without hesitation, the man pulled out five thousand pounds and gave it to Valerie, and they went upstairs.
After an hour, the man calmly left.
The next night, the man appeared again, once more demanding to see Valerie.
Valerie explained that no one had ever come back two nights in a row, as she was so expensive.
There were no discounts. The price was still £5000.
Again, the man pulled out the money, gave it to Valerie, and they went upstairs. After an hour, he left.
The following night the man was there yet again.
Everyone was astounded that he had come for a third consecutive night, but he paid Valerie and they went upstairs.
After their session, Valerie said to the man, "No one has ever been with me three nights in a row.
Where are you from?"
The man replied, "Edinburgh .."
"Really", she said. "I have family in Edinburgh .."
"I know." the man said. "Your sister died, and I'm her solicitor. I was instructed to deliver your £15,000 inheritance in person ."
The moral of the story is that three things in life are certain
1. Death
2. Taxes
3. Being screwed by a lawyer
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The Laughter Zone / FA Cup tickets
« Last post by Den on January 31, 2024, 20:34 »A friend of mine has 2 tickets for FA Cup final . . Both are Box seats.
He paid £2500 each but he didn’t realize last year when he bought them,
it was going to be on the same day as his wedding.
If you’re interested, he’s looking for someone to take his place.
It’s at the Church of the good Shepard, at 3pm.
The bride’s name is Mary, she’s 5’5”, about 120lbs, very cute, and a good cook too.
She’ll be the one in the white dress.
He paid £2500 each but he didn’t realize last year when he bought them,
it was going to be on the same day as his wedding.
If you’re interested, he’s looking for someone to take his place.
It’s at the Church of the good Shepard, at 3pm.
The bride’s name is Mary, she’s 5’5”, about 120lbs, very cute, and a good cook too.
She’ll be the one in the white dress.
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The Laughter Zone / Re: The Nun plays golf.
« Last post by Clive on January 27, 2024, 21:43 »Brillant! 