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http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/flamin-nora-lack-of-leaders-drives-us-batty-1690220.html
The Independent finds an interesting way to use LOTSW as a metaphor for politics and journalism.
Well, um, yeah…
Just got the word that (and no the bird’s not the word. and I hate that song anway,) that there has just been launched a new fan site for LOTSW Check it out! http://www.lastofthesummerwine.net/
It’s already got a cool front page, and it will be fun to watch it grow.
Tuesday 3pm – WALLACE and Gromit star Peter Sallis was at Louth’s Riverhead Theatre on Sunday night talking about his long career.
The actor is famous for supplying the voice of eccentric inventor Wallace in Aardman Productions’ Oscar winning Wallace and Gromit films, which are beloved by children and adults alike.
Peter is also famous for starring as Clegg in the popular BBC1 comedy series Last of the Summer Wine since 1973.
He has also appeared in Hammer horror films Curse of the Werewolf and Taste the Blood of Dracula – in which he inadvertently reanimated the vampire count, played by Christoper Lee.
Peter appeared in cult 1970’s children’s show The Ghosts of Motley Hall and was a renegade scientist in the 1968 Doctor Who story The Ice Warriors, which starred Patrick Troughton as the Time Lord and is highly regarded by fans as one of the best of the hit science fiction show’s black and white stories.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Summer-Wine-Vintage-1979/11499
The link and title pretty much explain it. It’s nice to know they are (but slowly) putting more Summer Wine dvds out.
I said in my email to Mark Thompson, that I couldn’t fathom why LOTSW should be cut. Now, it feels a little clearer. When they say the may take off Doctor Who, EastEnders, two of the most iconic shows on British television, well, nothing is safe then.
But try to keep good vibes, and maybe LOTSW will be spared. Still, I now understand the possbility it being cut. I don’t want to see it happen, but now we kind of know what’s going on.
I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to give someone a hug as much as I do right now. Dear Peter Sallis.
It’s wonderful to know that, as far as career, he has many ways to cope with his sight. Personally, I hope he has all the love and support he so needs.
It crazy how we like to think acting “strong” is so important. That your a kind of hero because you are not honest about the reality of what you are going through. Yes, it’s the way most people think they’ll stay sane, but the deep devistation of losing somthing we all take for granted, it’s that vunritbilty that is human and it’s okay.
We love you, Mr. Sallis.
The popular actor (pictured left) is perhaps most famous for his portrayal of Norman Clegg in the long-running series of The Last of The Summer Wine.
More recently Peter has become known as the voice of Wallace in Aardman Productions’ Oscar winning Wallace and Gromit feature films.
Although he was born and raised in London, his two most notable roles require him to adopt the accents and mannerisms of a Northerner.
An Evening with Peter Sallis will take place at the Riverhead Theatre, Louth at 7.30pm where he will talk about his life and prolific screen career.
He will be interviewed by the distinguished broadcaster David Freeman and will take questions from the audience during the evening.
Tickets are £15 (Theatre Cards £14)
The Box Office is open from 10am-1pm, Monday to Saturday, telephone (01507) 600350 or visit www.louthplaygoers.co.uk
Sounds fun! Wish I could go. At the moment, I live too far, but you never know do you?
Got my nice generic email from the BBC. I was rather surprised I didn’t get it soon, I mean how long dose it take for a computer to process something like this?
I just know you are interested in what I wrote, so here it is. To the best of my writing ability, I tried to lay it on straight:
Dear Sir,
>
>
> I am emailing in regards to the news going around that the BBC is
>going to cancel “Last Of The Summer Wine.” I felt compelled to write an
>appeal, for currently, “Summer Wine” is the only show worth my time
>anymore.
>
>
> I just can’t add anything up that would make sense to it’s being
>taken off. I could understand it if key contributors of the show, ie.
>Roy Clarke, Alan J.W. Bell, Peter Sallis, etc, wouldn’t or couldn’t
>continue on with the series. I could understand it if the ratings were
>really poor.
>
>As far as what is known at large, none of these things are true.
>
> What would pain me and millions of others, would be not only a
>seemingly groundless termination, but the likelihood that it would only
>be replaced by a run-of-the-mill, safe bet alternative.
>
> “Summer Wine” is one of the few of it’s kind, and it’s for that that
>we treasure it! It’s this fondness that has allowed for a loyal fan base
>of 30+ years! Now, people like myself, who have only just discovered the
>show in the last decade, can be the next generation of loving fans.
> It’s my favorite show on, as so little that is directed at my age
>group (a key group) has given me as much delight and hours of laughter
>
>
> Please, please, I know the show must end someday, but not like this.
>”Last Of The Summer Wine” is success in fact, that goes beyond the
>theory of what should be, to be success.
>
>It’s the only thing left on, that keeps me from turning the TV off
>completely.
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The reply:
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Thanks for your e-mail to Mark Thompson. As we’re sure you’ll appreciate, the Director General receives more correspondence than he can deal with personally, so once letters have been read by his office they are forwarded to us so we can respond on behalf of the BBC’s management.#
We note your kind appreciation of ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ and we recognise that you don’t want it to be cancelled.
For a related BBC News article, please visit:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7789606.stm
A BBC Comedy guide to the series can also be found at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/lastofthesummerwine/index.shtml
We’d also like to assure you that we’ve registered your comment on our audience log. This is a daily report of audience feedback that’s circulated to many BBC staff, including members of the BBC Executive Board, channel controllers and other senior managers.
The audience logs are seen as important documents that can help shape decisions about future programming and content.
Thanks again for taking the time to contact us.
Regards
Jonathan Carberry
BBC Information
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Soooooo, here’s hoping they ACTUALLY pay attention to these emails and letters, and keep Summer Wine on air!
Cheers!
