themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 24, 2005 Alan Bennett has admitted he has been treated for cancer. Will he make the anniversary of '40 Years On', forty years on? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,987 Posted September 25, 2005 I'm too young to remember the original, when is the anniversary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted September 26, 2005 I'm too young to remember the original, when is the anniversary? 2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poppet 0 Posted September 26, 2005 help me in my ignorance i dont no who he is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted September 26, 2005 help me in my ignorance i dont no who he is Playwrite and professional Northern pooftah, me dear. Wrote The Madness of George III and a series of TV one-person shows which were very good. Presumably there's a Wiki entry which I can't quite be bothered to find. Maybe you could find it during your "free"... I don't think he sounds very terminal in the short term. The cancer's in remission according to his article in the DT on Saturday so I'd keep him on hold for a few years yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,987 Posted September 26, 2005 Professional Northern Pooftah, you mean he gets some kind of government grant simply because he' s Northern and - er - a rear gunner? Could I then get a similar grant for being a belligerent northern pig of the old school? I mean, they preserve old cinemas and the like. I was thinking maybe I could lean on a stick, wait for tourists to wander by and say stuff like: 'It were all fields round here when I were a lad.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted September 26, 2005 Professional Northern Pooftah, you mean he gets some kind of government grant simply because he' s Northern and - er - a rear gunner? Could I then get a similar grant for being a belligerent northern pig of the old school? I mean, they preserve old cinemas and the like. I was thinking maybe I could lean on a stick, wait for tourists to wander by and say stuff like: 'It were all fields round here when I were a lad.' Probably - try the English Tourist Board. My grandfather got himself preserved by Welsh Heritage as a coal mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted September 26, 2005 I could have sworn Alan Bennet died several years ago. Who could I be confusing him with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted September 26, 2005 I could have sworn Alan Bennet died several years ago. Who could I be confusing him with? David Hockney? (Looks a bit similar but he's not dead either) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 76 Posted September 26, 2005 Lennie Bennet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted September 26, 2005 Lennie Bennet? Doesn't look much like his brother Alan. http://www.ukgameshows.com/index.php/Punchlines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 40 Posted September 26, 2005 I could have sworn Alan Bennet died several years ago. Who could I be confusing him with? Dennis Potter of "The Singing Detective" fame? DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 76 Posted September 26, 2005 help me in my ignorance i dont no who he is Possibly the most well-known and well-loved monologuist of his generation. From 'Beyond The Fringe' the satirical review that changed the face of modern comedy to his hugely successful 'Talking Heads' which drew enormous TV audiences, despite their bleak subject matter. You'll be the Pete Doherty fan then...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted September 27, 2005 Dennis Potter of "The Singing Detective" fame? DWB Yes, that's it! Thanks DWB I'll sleep better tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,987 Posted September 27, 2005 Dennis Potter How refreshing. We finally get to discuss a writer who is dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 105 Posted September 27, 2005 I could have sworn Alan Bennet died several years ago. Who could I be confusing him with? Arnold Bennet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 105 Posted September 27, 2005 Just to drag this thread back to Alan Bennet-I don't think he is in any serious problem (excuse the bad wording). It would have received greater media coverage otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted September 27, 2005 I think alll the latest stuff is because The History Boys is being made into a film and he's also published a book his mother's treatment for depression. I think he's fine, given age and subject to returning cancer risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 148 Posted October 7, 2006 Alan Bennett seems in fine fettle. I look forward to seeing his new film. He says he's writing a story. I reckon that's going to rule him out for next year at least. But he seems less optimistic in the last few pars about another play, says they're three to four year intervals. I hope he's good for another - brilliant talent. I'm removing him from my dying room for next year and couldn't be more pleased. Bennett interview Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,447 Posted November 17, 2009 Alan Bennett Week on BBC Four from 6-10th December, including several old Talking Heads monologues and some new monologues from the auld poof himself - 12 programmes in all. I don't think this is a sign of impending death, though John Mortimer did croak after his BBC Four week was scheduled. There's some stuff on BBC2 as well. And if Alan decides to make a record with Tinchy Stryder or Jay Sean, the video will no doubt be shown on BBC3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,615 Posted February 12, 2013 Jonathan Miller is complaining that people assume he's dead. Somebody should introduce him to the joy of Dead Pooling. He is on my game list so all my players know he is alive and will be suitable informed if he was to die. Was on Front Row last night talking about the new play he has directed for Northern Broadsides. First in five years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 584 Posted November 10, 2017 Alan Bennett's house in Camden is up for sale. Probably means nothing but he's lived there an awfully long time so maybe something's up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted July 15, 2018 Alan Bennett was on Marr earlier. Pictured. Sounded... old, tbh, but rather more rattly old than he did promoting stuff a year ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 988 Posted January 3, 2020 Alan Bennett reveals he had 'surprise' open-heart surgery last year. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/alan-bennett-reveals-he-had-surprise-open-heart-surgery-last-year/ar-BBYySXz?ocid=spartanntp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 10,943 Posted May 10, 2020 Happy 86th Birthday for yesterday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
