Stayin Alive 26 Posted April 9, 2004 I see from the Wiki, that she is a cousin of the actor Clive Dunn, no less. Perhaps a bit of family competitiveness might be triggered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Gloomy 7 Posted June 19, 2004 i heard somwhere, think it was the radio, that she was somewhat bitter about being brought back to Eastenders and being killed off shortly afterwards. What do u think to that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted June 20, 2004 I would have thought the opposite would be true. By being killed off, she never has to return to Walford again - surely a blessing rather than a curse Of course, it does mean we will all miss her classic carry-on style lines, especially 'Has anyone seen my Willie?' Whenever I heard that, I always had this weird image in my mind that she had escaped from the 'Lady Boys of Bangkok Retirement Home', and dementia had started to set in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Gloomy 7 Posted June 20, 2004 Obsure thoughts Teddy, the reason why she was annoyed with be brought back and leaving soo soon was probably something to do with the fact that she was getting used to the high pay again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted June 20, 2004 Someone should explain that she can't take it with her I'm sure if asked, she would say acting is all about the craft - but you are right, it probably all boils down to the money, although with repeat fees for all the reruns they show on BBC4, she should be rolling in it... I'm sure if she ever gets stuck, young Clive can help her out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Gloomy 7 Posted June 22, 2004 YES - i am sure her cousin could - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Theo Posted July 4, 2004 Surely at 93 she has to go soon!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Theo Posted July 7, 2004 She's 93 today, according to The Guardian newspaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted July 7, 2004 What page is old Gretch on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Theo Posted July 8, 2004 It was near the back, where the letters are there's a birthdays section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted July 8, 2004 Well, that isn't so handy now with today's paper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Theo Posted July 9, 2004 I suppose I could scan the piece if you want? (my library will still have it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted July 9, 2004 Ill do the job for you Theo as I still have the edition... Birthdays...Gretchen Franklin, actor,93... That ok for you Mr Alive?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted July 9, 2004 Hey Theo, thanks, but no need to hit the library on my account! Send it over Reaper and I'll upload it here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted July 9, 2004 We dont need a scan of it - thats all it says [obviously need to upgrade my sarcasm servers] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted July 14, 2004 My sarcasm firmware is out of date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Theo Posted July 15, 2004 LOL. Glad that got sorted anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iainsmith Posted July 18, 2004 only 93?i thought she was at least 110 ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Gloomy 7 Posted July 18, 2004 Yes i am sad, i saw Gretchen Franklin in a 1980's episode of eastenders, called eastenders on holiday, on UK GOLD today. I think she looked older then than she does now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted July 18, 2004 Yes i am sad, i saw Gretchen Franklin in a 1980's episode of eastenders, called eastenders on holiday, on UK GOLD today. I think she looked older then than she does now. It must be something in the family genes, as Clive Dunn certainly looks younger now than when he appeared in Dad's Army, and that was 30+ years ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Gloomy 7 Posted July 23, 2004 Do u think that could mean they might both live for ever Teddy? I fthey are getting younger as they got older? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest morbid old cow Posted November 21, 2004 I thought she was dead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dan Posted May 12, 2005 Anna Wing who used to play Lou Beale told June Brown aka Dot Cotton as she presented her with her lifetime achievement award at the Soap Awards last night on ITV1 that Ethel was not very well at the moment. Could be a sign of imminent demise!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted May 22, 2005 She was in an episode of Blackadder too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted May 27, 2005 Yes i am sad, i saw Gretchen Franklin in a 1980's episode of eastenders, called eastenders on holiday, on UK GOLD today. I think she looked older then than she does now. It must be something in the family genes, as Clive Dunn certainly looks younger now than when he appeared in Dad's Army, and that was 30+ years ago! Family genes? Is Gretchen related to Clive Dunn? Don't panic don't panic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
