JR976evil 906 Posted January 23, 2014 I was recently trying to think of 80s (or older) sitcoms where everyone is still alive and was surprised that Howard and Hilda from Ever Decreasing Circles are both still with us, meaning all the main cast from that are still with us. Well that's not true now obviously. Did anyone else catch this on BBC4 earlier? It still holds up quite well. So what is the oldest sitcom where all the main cast are still with us? Red Dwarf maybe? Never The Twain ran from 1981-91, starred Windsor Davies (b. 1930) and Donald Sinden (b. 1923), both still alive. Derek (not)Deadman also still breathing, Honor Blackman and Zara Nutley both had supporting roles at various points, also still with us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted January 23, 2014 I was recently trying to think of 80s (or older) sitcoms where everyone is still alive and was surprised that Howard and Hilda from Ever Decreasing Circles are both still with us, meaning all the main cast from that are still with us. Well that's not true now obviously. Did anyone else catch this on BBC4 earlier? It still holds up quite well. So what is the oldest sitcom where all the main cast are still with us? Red Dwarf maybe? Never The Twain ran from 1981-91, starred Windsor Davies (b. 1930) and Donald Sinden (b. 1923), both still alive. Derek (not)Deadman also still breathing, Honor Blackman and Zara Nutley both had supporting roles at various points, also still with us I meant to put Zara Nutley in my DDP this year and completely forgot. She's in a nursing home, not sure if it's Brinsworth House or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2014 Pretty much every major character from the peerless Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads (1973-74) is still with us 40 years on, that's not bad going. James Bolam (Jun 16th 1935) Rodney Bewes (Nov 16th 1937) Brigit Forsyth (Jul 28th 1940) Sheila Fearn (Oct 3rd 1940) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 23, 2014 Apart from Thelmas family. And Christopher Biggins is only 65????????? Fuckintefuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol Knight 49 Posted January 26, 2014 Pretty much every major character from the peerless Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads (1973-74) is still with us 40 years on, that's not bad going. James Bolam (Jun 16th 1935) Rodney Bewes (Nov 16th 1937) Brigit Forsyth (Jul 28th 1940) Sheila Fearn (Oct 3rd 1940) The original series was titled "The Likely Lads" and ran from 1964 to 1966 originally. Bewes,Bolam and Fearn all played lead roles with the series running for 20 episodes, so perhaps this now claims the record...unless it can be bettered... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Keith Smith who played the role of Private 'Professor' Hatchett in The Army Game and also the headmaster Mr. Wheeler in the Beiderbeck Trilogy is 87. Four cast members from Beiderbecke have died a few years ago, Colin Blakely, James Grout, Keith Marsh and Terence Rigby. Edited to say: Sorry posted in the wrong thread, this should be moved to the Mollie Sugden thread. Edited January 26, 2014 by Phantom Post moved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted January 30, 2014 For those who miss the excitement of predicting which cast member of Last of the Summer Wine will not make it to the end of the series the BBC allows more elderly Northern folks onto our screens with a full series of Still Open All Hours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted January 30, 2014 For those who miss the excitement of predicting which cast member of Last of the Summer Wine will not make it to the end of the series the BBC allows more elderly Northern folks onto our screens with a full series of Still Open All Hours I didn't see it myself but heard it wasn't up to much. The reason it scored such a high rating was partly nostalgia and the fact it was on Boxing Day, a time when most people are sat vegetating in front of the tv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 30, 2014 why don't they bring something genuinely funny like One Foot in the Grave back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 30, 2014 why don't they bring something genuinely funny like One Foot in the Grave back Because the lead character, Victor Meldrew, was killed off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 30, 2014 why don't they bring something genuinely funny like One Foot in the Grave back Because the lead character, Victor Meldrew, was killed off... Why not get David Jason to play Victor's nephew etc etc. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 30, 2014 why don't they bring something genuinely funny like One Foot in the Grave back Because the lead character, Victor Meldrew, was killed off... they could pretend that his wife was just having a bad dream and have her wake up with Victor still alive and well beside her.Like when Bobby Ewing was brought back from the dead in Dallas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted January 31, 2014 For those who miss the excitement of predicting which cast member of Last of the Summer Wine will not make it to the end of the series the BBC allows more elderly Northern folks onto our screens with a full series of Still Open All Hours I didn't see it myself but heard it wasn't up to much. The reason it scored such a high rating was partly nostalgia and the fact it was on Boxing Day, a time when most people are sat vegetating in front of the tv It was an easy watching piece of TV whimsy but the thing that everyone seemed to think was how much everyone missed Ronnie Barker. The new series will need to establish something more than just characters coming on and saying all their recognisable lines otherwise it will end up like the later series' of Allo, Allo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted January 31, 2014 Or here's a novel idea. MAKE SOMETHING FUCKING NEW INSTEAD OF WHEELING OUT OLD FARTS LIKE DAVID JASON. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted February 1, 2014 For those who miss the excitement of predicting which cast member of Last of the Summer Wine will not make it to the end of the series the BBC allows more elderly Northern folks onto our screens with a full series of Still Open All Hours I didn't see it myself but heard it wasn't up to much. The reason it scored such a high rating was partly nostalgia and the fact it was on Boxing Day, a time when most people are sat vegetating in front of the tv It was an easy watching piece of TV whimsy but the thing that everyone seemed to think was how much everyone missed Ronnie Barker. The new series will need to establish something more than just characters coming on and saying all their recognisable lines otherwise it will end up like the later series' of Allo, Allo. Reviving old sitcoms rarely works, for every Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads there is a dozen Liver Birds, Grace and Favour, the Legacy of Reggie Perrin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Pedro Posted February 14, 2014 Ken 'orrible Ives' Jones has left us, and I'll say thanks for a unique pick on DDP http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/porridge-actor-ken-jones-dead-3145578 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 14, 2014 One sitcom that probably few remember is "Dead Ernest" which starred Andrew Sachs (b. 4-7-1930) Ken Jones (b. 20-2-1930) - Archangel Derek Janet Rawson (b. ?) - Archangel Doreen Simon Chandler (b. ?) - Schubert Derek Deadman (b. ?) - Saint George Joseph Grieg (b. ?) - Eric the Poltergeist Tony Haygarth (b. 4-2-1945) - Warrant Angel Hoskins Kenny Ireland (b. ?) - Brian Hilton McRae - (b 28-12-1949) - Mozart Bryan Murray (b. 13-7-1949) - Saint Patrick Robert Putt (b.?) - Beethoven John Quentin (b. ?) - Cherub Beavis Tim Sinclair (b. ?) - Congreve Seretta Wilson (b. ?) - Linda Can anyone help fill in the missing gaps with d.o.b or have any health info on those left alive from the cast? Updated Dead Earnest cast list Andrew Sachs (b. 4-7-1930) Ken Jones (b. 20-2-1930 d. 14-2-14) - Archangel Derek Janet Rawson (b. ?) - Archangel Doreen Simon Chandler (b. ?) - Schubert Derek Deadman (b. ?) - Saint George Joseph Grieg (b. ?) - Eric the Poltergeist Tony Haygarth (b. 4-2-1945) - Warrant Angel Hoskins Kenny Ireland (b. ?) - Brian Hilton McRae - (b 28-12-1949) - Mozart Bryan Murray (b. 13-7-1949) - Saint Patrick Robert Putt (b.?) - Beethoven John Quentin (b. ?) - Cherub Beavis Tim Sinclair (b. ?) - Congreve Seretta Wilson (b. ?) - Linda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted February 17, 2014 Patricia Routledge is 85 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted February 17, 2014 Patricia Routledge is 85 today. Perfect opportunity for a candlelight supper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 17, 2014 Patricia Routledge is 85 today. so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted February 17, 2014 Patricia Routledge is 85 today. so? So you're a useless cunt 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted February 17, 2014 I remember in that show so she was so obsessive about keeping everything clean she would even lick carpet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted February 18, 2014 I remember in that show so she was so obsessive about keeping everything clean she would even lick carpet. And when she answered the telephone, she was the Speaker of the House. Perhaps we should move these to the gossip thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 18, 2014 Patricia Routledge is 85 today. so? So you're a useless cunt I know I am. But whats the significance of Patricia Routledge turning 85? Does it mean she's about to die? if not why mention it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted February 19, 2014 Patricia Routledge is 85 today. so? So you're a useless cunt I know I am. But whats the significance of Patricia Routledge turning 85? Does it mean she's about to die? if not why mention it? It is always useful to remind people how old the potential picks are, and what better way than by marking their birthdays. As posts go I thought it was fairly harmless but it seems to have annoyed you. Be as one with the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
