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Re: Wendy Richard (was: Nicholas's book)

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delmelzaJan 6, 2011
 

 
Bernard Cribbins
JAM Appearances: Two as a panellist on radio in 1978.
How he did: Amusingly, Bernard made a turn out of offering around mints at every opportunity, perhaps as a way of covering up for not being quick on the buzzer. But certainly capable of the amusing remark.
Who is he: Bernard is one of the UK's favourite comedy performers, perhaps being best known these days for his work on children's TV, such as The Wombles. But he has a long list of comedy films too, most notably in the Carry On movies.
Links to transcripts: 1 2

http://just-a-minute.info/who.html
( and my memory)

--- In just-a-minute@..., Clitheroe Kid <clitheroekid@...> wrote:
>
> Having just spent 5 minutes praising Bernard Cribbins (who I don't think
> ever succumbed to appearing on Just A Minute), I must rush to Mark's defence
> and point out that I, too, did not enjoy Wendy Richard's rather grumpy
> appearances on the show. I've actually complained about her on this list in
> the past. However, I'd like to add a word in her defence.
>
> I actually met her, in connection with her guest star role in "Dad's Army"
> (where she played Private Walker's girlfriend), as she attended some
> commemorative events in the 1990s. I found her very nice, in person. Not
> only was she rather sweet, but also devastatingly attractive in a tight
> sweater - as anyone who saw her as Miss Brahms in 'Are You Being Served'
> will testify.
>
> Why she reacted so badly to the competitive atmosphere on 'Just A Minute' I
> have no idea.
>
> Perhaps she felt intimidated by all the other panellists being men, or by
> the sheer intellectual weight of the likes of Clement, Derek and Kenneth.
> And hence she became rather aggressive. But in truth, she wasn't really like
> that. I'd characterise her as gentle, and scatty: rather like Aimi Macdonald
> (in every sense), and perhaps inclined to over-compensate for that.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "nylon net" <nylon@...>
> To: <just-a-minute@...>
> Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 12:32 AM
> Subject: RE: [just-a-minute] Nicholas's book
>
>
> G'day Dean
>
> I liked your review, and was quietly glad that Wendy got the boot. She
> really was a sourpuss.
>
> BTW, you might want to fix a couple of literals: "friernds" and "aan actor"
>
> Regards
> Mark
>
> nylon@...
>

 
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