Paul Bearer 5,655 Posted August 13, 2005 From latest reports Charlie hasn't got long to go, will he make '06, who knows but if he does,he should definitely be on the list. Any link would be meaningless,as these are only rumours DWB. Charlie has had a stroke and is blind,he sounds in a bad way. Does that mean it is only a rumour he will make it to 2006? Methinks Tempus Fugit speaks with forked tongue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest beep Posted August 29, 2005 I'm related to the fellow, he's my great uncle. He's still going of that its sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 106 Posted August 30, 2005 He appears to be in the home for the terminally entertaining at Brinsworth House. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the hair Posted September 1, 2005 I first met Charlie when i was 8 years old, it was november 5th , my pals and i had been out all day collecting money, you know "penny for the Guy". any way my two pals and i were in a sweet shop on Monument Hill, Weybridge, we were spending the money we had collected it was 4pm and getting dark, we only had a couple of bob between us (10pence today) and as my pals and i broused the display of fire works in walked this man, i'm not sure what he was buying but as he was paying he turned to look at us and said to the shop keeper " and give these lads a 10 bob box of fire works each" WOW! we thanked him after being prompted by the shop keeper, who was this man i asked as he walked out, Charlie Drake the shop keeper replied. I have never forgoten that moment and it made me realise the pleasure you can give some one by giving. When i 11 years old i my parents sent me to Haliford School , a year later 2 boys or was it 3, joined the school they were the sons of charlie Drake. he was often at the school, he obviously did not reconise me from that day, 5th november, and i never said. A nice man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted September 1, 2005 Most neighbourhoods have a kind gentleman willing to help out young boys in a shop. Sounds like you got lucky cos this one didn't want paying back in kind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 107 Posted September 2, 2005 I first met Charlie when i was 8 years old, it was november 5th , my pals and i had been out all day collecting money, you know "penny for the Guy". any way my two pals and i were in a sweet shop on Monument Hill, Weybridge, we were spending the money we had collected it was 4pm and getting dark, we only had a couple of bob between us (10pence today) and as my pals and i broused the display of fire works in walked this man, i'm not sure what he was buying but as he was paying he turned to look at us and said to the shop keeper " and give these lads a 10 bob box of fire works each" WOW! we thanked him after being prompted by the shop keeper, who was this man i asked as he walked out, Charlie Drake the shop keeper replied. I have never forgoten that moment and it made me realise the pleasure you can give some one by giving. When i 11 years old i my parents sent me to Haliford School , a year later 2 boys or was it 3, joined the school they were the sons of charlie Drake. he was often at the school, he obviously did not reconise me from that day, 5th november, and i never said. A nice man Ah Well i've never seen Charlie Drake. I saw once in a local supermarket one of the actors from Taxi. "Judd Hirsh" He was walking with a cap on pulled down over his eyes with a hood over it. I was going to say " Hey where's Louie! But i spaired him from the embarressment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted September 2, 2005 I first met Charlie when i was 8 years old, it was november 5th , my pals and i had been out all day collecting money, you know "penny for the Guy". any way my two pals and i were in a sweet shop on Monument Hill, Weybridge, we were spending the money we had collected it was 4pm and getting dark, we only had a couple of bob between us (10pence today) and as my pals and i broused the display of fire works in walked this man, i'm not sure what he was buying but as he was paying he turned to look at us and said to the shop keeper " and give these lads a 10 bob box of fire works each" WOW! we thanked him after being prompted by the shop keeper, who was this man i asked as he walked out, Charlie Drake the shop keeper replied. I have never forgoten that moment and it made me realise the pleasure you can give some one by giving. When i 11 years old i my parents sent me to Haliford School , a year later 2 boys or was it 3, joined the school they were the sons of charlie Drake. he was often at the school, he obviously did not reconise me from that day, 5th november, and i never said. A nice man Eee, there's nowt as grand as an old bloke willing to give explosives and gunpowder to whippersnappers for them to play the fool with. If only he'd kept a couple of grenades from the war you could have had a right good old time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted September 2, 2005 I first met Charlie when i was 8 years old, it was november 5th , my pals and i had been out all day collecting money, you know "penny for the Guy". any way my two pals and i were in a sweet shop on Monument Hill, Weybridge, we were spending the money we had collected it was 4pm and getting dark, we only had a couple of bob between us (10pence today) and as my pals and i broused the display of fire works in walked this man, i'm not sure what he was buying but as he was paying he turned to look at us and said to the shop keeper " and give these lads a 10 bob box of fire works each" WOW! we thanked him after being prompted by the shop keeper, who was this man i asked as he walked out, Charlie Drake the shop keeper replied. I have never forgoten that moment and it made me realise the pleasure you can give some one by giving. When i 11 years old i my parents sent me to Haliford School , a year later 2 boys or was it 3, joined the school they were the sons of charlie Drake. he was often at the school, he obviously did not reconise me from that day, 5th november, and i never said. A nice man I used to live quite near Halliford School and had to walk past it to get the train to my hugely expensive and poncy prep school. This regularly involved being filled in by gangs of older lads from Halliford because I was obviously a toff and a poof. Gosh, what japes we had... It's not as if I hold any grudges tho...I just hope that one day a firework blows your f****n' hand off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 76 Posted September 2, 2005 I used to live quite near Halliford School and had to walk past it to get the train to my hugely expensive and poncy prep school. This regularly involved being filled in by gangs of older lads from Halliford because I was obviously a toff and a poof. Gosh, what japes we had... It's not as if I hold any grudges tho...I just hope that one day a firework blows your f****n' hand off... FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! (Deathlist forms a circle around VileBody and The Hair clapping and chanting) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 3, 2005 Maybe Jim qualifies for the DeathList as "Man whose career has died" or "Man who died on stage" (unlike Tommy Cooper who was on the stage and died). DWB Charlie Drake is alive & living in an actors' home in Twickenham Middx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,655 Posted September 4, 2005 Maybe Jim qualifies for the DeathList as "Man whose career has died" or "Man who died on stage" (unlike Tommy Cooper who was on the stage and died). DWB Charlie Drake is alive & living in an actors' home in Twickenham Middx. You obviously haven't read the whole thread, poppet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted September 4, 2005 Re Tommy Cooper, I didn't see him die on live TV. Is there a clip or still images on line anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,655 Posted September 4, 2005 Maybe Jim qualifies for the DeathList as "Man whose career has died" or "Man who died on stage" (unlike Tommy Cooper who was on the stage and died). DWB Charlie Drake is alive & living in an actors' home in Twickenham Middx. You obviously haven't read the whole thread, poppet Gee, thanks rogue editor. You know who you are You obviously haven't read the whole thread, poppet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest david s-a Posted October 30, 2005 Charlie Drake is reputedly bedridden in a home.In his eighties and with one leg amputated Has a son, Paul....., his wife, Anne?, is a dementia sufferer.....news on Charlie is not good at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 25 Posted October 30, 2005 ....., his wife, Anne?, is a dementia sufferer..... Please insert your own punchline......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoh 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Can anyone tell me, please, the name of the British TV Series which included Dave King and Charlie Drake? It was many years ago. My memory of it is that Dave King was connected with Boxing and Charlie Drake was chair-bound. I can remember him having a female servant and he would frequently say to her 'pump me up Judy' meaning to plump up his cushions. George H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 30, 2005 Charlie Drake retired in 1995 after suffering a stroke.Ive no idea what his current state of health is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 30, 2005 Further to some of the tasteless postings above you should be aware that Charlie recently suffered a stroke which has left him blind and he is now in Brinsworth House, a home especially for retired show business people.What a sad little forum this is, delighting in the demise of people with more talent than any of you will ever have. I think its unfair to say that people are 'delighting' at the illness or imminent demise of the celebrities talked about.They may in face be quite concernecd about their welfare and are naturally and legitimately curious to know how they are doing ,especially if they havent been seen in public for many years.Sure there are some people who celebrate when someone dies,but I think it tends to be a minority.I think it sperfectly natural to be curious about whetehr people you once knew are alive or dead,and how theyre doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted October 30, 2005 The man above speaks the truth, although - of course - there is some variety amongst us and the people we discuss. It'll be sad and moving for me when Muhammad Ali finally dies. I think I'll cope without too much trouble when Richard O' Sullivan's room at Brinsworth House is listed as vacant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest charles borromeo Posted October 30, 2005 Hi, Just seen the thing about the sweet shop on Monument Hill and Charlie Drake. Well, I was about 9 or 10 (in 1961-2) and scuffling about on the floor in the sweet shop on the Quadrant (next to Luxfords) getting at the kids sweets kept down there. I was crawling between some short man's legs. I realised from his voice who it was. One of my few claims to fame! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,655 Posted October 30, 2005 www.imdb.com is your friend. Cant find anything though on both, only as individual shows. Good luck in your search. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoh 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Thanks for trying. GeoH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PWB Posted November 18, 2005 May Help: Charlie Drake SHOWS Charlie Drake And Jack Edwardes UK 1954 Mick And Montmorency / Jobstoppers UK 1955 Christmas Cracker UK 1956 Tess And Jim UK 1956 Drake's Progress UK 1957 Laughter In Store UK 1957 Charlie Drake In... UK 1958 The Charlie Drake Show UK 1958 The Charlie Drake Show UK 1960 The Charlie Drake Show UK 1963 The Worker UK 1965 The Charlie Drake Show UK 1967 Who Is Sylvia? UK 1967 The Worker UK 1969 Slapstick And Old Lace UK 1971 The Charlie Drake Comedy Hour UK 1972 The Worker UK 1978 The Worker UK 1978 The Plank UK 1979 Rhubarb Rhubarb UK 1980 Mr H Is Late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George H. Posted November 18, 2005 Sincere thanks. I had been trying to recall what I thought was a series of his own. In fact, I realised just this week, that it was a TV production of Charles Dicken's 'Bleak House' in which Charlie appeared as Smallweed. For some reason I had previously been thinking that it was a separate series. Regards, George H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
