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Happy Birthday, Catweazle !

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My familiar on the telling-bone informs me Geoffrey Bayldon is 91 years young today :):):)

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    bloodynorabloodynora Posts: 843
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    It sounds horrible but I didn't know Geoffrey Bayldon was still alive, I used to love Catweasle!
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    Guest82722Guest82722 Posts: 10,019
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    Sadly, Robin Davies, who played Carrot, died a few years ago.

    http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/robin-davies-actor-who-found-fame-alongside-wendy-craig-and-catweazle-1969891.html
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    nanscombenanscombe Posts: 16,588
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    For those who don't remember him as Catweazle he also played The Crowman in Worzel Gummidge.

    I've seen him in both but, for me, I remember him more as The Crowman.



    I associate the other guy, who was a wrestler, more with Catweazle.

    Catweazle vs Bobby Barnes pt 1
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    Westy2Westy2 Posts: 14,525
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    I have seen him via repeats & DVDs in Please Sir & Special Branch in guest roles.

    (Might have been in Public Eye too. Have to take a look at my DVDs.)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3
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    In advanced years though he is now, that means he was still in his forties when he played Catweazle. How old does that make me feel, as a sprightly 53-year-old? :o
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    Face Of JackFace Of Jack Posts: 7,181
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    I sooo loved CATWEAZLE every Sunday tea-time eatng my cold chicken sandwiches at my nana's house!! Ohh the memories!
    So impressed that he is still with us! (I'm 54 now!). How old is Touchwood the frog?
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    ShrikeShrike Posts: 16,607
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    Face Of Jack wrote: »
    I sooo loved CATWEAZLE every Sunday tea-time eatng my cold chicken sandwiches at my nana's house!! Ohh the memories!
    So impressed that he is still with us! (I'm 54 now!). How old is Touchwood the frog?

    Touchwood was a toad! :D

    I suppose coming from just after the Norman Invasion, he'd be about 950:)

    I recall one episode where a naturalist got hold of Touchwood and got very excited as it turns out he was a member of an extinct species. Strange the details you recall 45 years on - anyway I must use some electricky to put the sun in a bottle so I can eat my bananas.
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    eye3eye3 Posts: 2,551
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    Loved Catweazle
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    able1able1 Posts: 1,442
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    Shrike wrote: »
    Touchwood was a toad! :D

    I suppose coming from just after the Norman Invasion, he'd be about 950:)

    I recall one episode where a naturalist got hold of Touchwood and got very excited as it turns out he was a member of an extinct species. Strange the details you recall 45 years on - anyway I must use some electricky to put the sun in a bottle so I can eat my bananas.


    It was electrickery:D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1ho8di4ywQ

    Happy days.
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    saturns ringssaturns rings Posts: 117
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    Always thought he would've been an excellent Doctor Who
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    Torch81Torch81 Posts: 15,612
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    eye3 wrote: »
    Loved Catweazle

    Me too, although I did sometimes find him a bit scary! :blush:

    I wonder why it never gets shown these days?

    Fabulous that Geoffrey Bayldon's still with us at an impressive 91! Bravo to him and Happy Birthday!
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    VerenceVerence Posts: 104,589
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    saturns rings wrote: »
    Always thought he would've been an excellent Doctor Who

    Apparently he was actually in the running to be the 1st Doctor and his name was also mentioned when they were looking for the 2nd Doctor.

    He did end up playing an alternate version of the 1st Doctor for Big Finish

    http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Auld_Mortality_(audio_story)

    http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/A_Storm_of_Angels_(audio_story)
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    Evil GeniusEvil Genius Posts: 8,863
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    Both links are dead.
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    The HemulenThe Hemulen Posts: 694
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    Salmay, Dalmay, Adonay..
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