Aww no. I loved watching him on Ever Decreasing Circles. He also narrated that kids show 'Orm and Cheep'. I only just read that article about him and Prunella Scales. He didn't look well in the picture, but I didn't think he'd pass away so soon:(
I remember that show - he was great getting so frustrated with neighbour Paul!
Don't forget he was in Monarch of the Glen as well.
Wasn't born when Good Life was first on, though obviously I've seen it many times since. Margot kind of steals the show, but then it's a good actor who can also be a foil to others - Margot wouldn't be as funny without Tom to infuriate her, just as Paul was essential to RB's Martin.
His serious acting was less well known but apparently on stage he was a marvel. And does anybody remember him playing a really sickeningly sleazy, oily, creepy Oxford don in an episode of Inspector Morse years ago? He was great in that - absolutely foul
His serious acting was less well known but apparently on stage he was a marvel. And does anybody remember him playing a really sickeningly sleazy, oily, creepy Oxford don in an episode of Inspector Morse years ago? He was great in that - absolutely foul
I'd forgotten that. He was skin-crawlingly repellent in Morse - light years away from Tom Good.
I've just realised why 5Live are going so big on this. Its because there's a strike and it's a piss-easy story. They're just phoning up anyone who ever met him.
Except when he was the eeeeevil Chief Caretaker in Dr Who. (But then Bonnie Langford was one of the goodies at the time, so I was pretty much on his side anyway).
RIP Richard Briers.............a fine actor and always seemed like a jolly decent chap
To be honest I didn't watch most of the things he was in apart from The Good life
But I remember a series he did that didn't catch on and was cancelled where he played a bit of a simple soul who believed everything that people told him. The joke was that he believed everything in the adverts and would repeat advertising slogans as fact in any situation. Although it was a comedy there was a dark edge to it
RIP Richard Briers.............a fine actor and always seemed like a jolly decent chap
To be honest I didn't watch most of the things he was in apart from The Good life
But I remember a series he did that didn't catch on and was cancelled where he played a bit of a simple soul who believed everything that people told him. The joke was that he believed everything in the adverts and would repeat advertising slogans as fact in any situation. Although it was a comedy there was a dark edge to it
That was If You See God Tell Him. Written by One foot In The Grave writer David Renwick and also stared the man who ranted about The Good Life Adrian Edmondson.
That was If You See God Tell Him. Written by One foot In The Grave writer David Renwick and also stared the man who ranted about The Good Life Adrian Edmondson.
thanks.........I'd forgotten what it was called
Just looked it up on wiki and it seems it was even darker than I recall............ a savage indictment of the advertising industry
Only 4 episodes made and the series has never been repeated
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RIP
I loved him in The Good Life and Ever Decreasing Circles.
I remember that show - he was great getting so frustrated with neighbour Paul!
Don't forget he was in Monarch of the Glen as well.
Wasn't born when Good Life was first on, though obviously I've seen it many times since. Margot kind of steals the show, but then it's a good actor who can also be a foil to others - Margot wouldn't be as funny without Tom to infuriate her, just as Paul was essential to RB's Martin.
Sad news, a tv comedy great.
I'd forgotten that. He was skin-crawlingly repellent in Morse - light years away from Tom Good.
He was brilliant in the Good Life and Monarch of the Glen.
He will be sadly missed.:(
Yes it is; thought he was a great straight actor.
A massive, sad loss. RIP.:(
Such a loss.
And the Vicar with a naughty secret in Midsomer....:)
He had a Good Life.
RIP ! You made us laugh !
Liked him in The Good Life !
Will be missed
Last thing I saw him in was New Tricks when he nearly killed Jack with his soup
Also just heard Derek Batey of Mr and Mrs fame has also died
Hope there's not going to be a 3rd......
My favourite play he was in...is "If you see god tell him"
I practically laughed all the way through.
Richard Briers was an excellent actor and I will always remember him for his part in The Good Life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQCi67CQHXY
I dont think Rik and Ade totally hated the show. they quite often made comments about Felicity.
It was a highly articualte outburst I only hope they wernt watching.
He always came across as such a lovely man.
Except when he was the eeeeevil Chief Caretaker in Dr Who. (But then Bonnie Langford was one of the goodies at the time, so I was pretty much on his side anyway).
To be honest I didn't watch most of the things he was in apart from The Good life
But I remember a series he did that didn't catch on and was cancelled where he played a bit of a simple soul who believed everything that people told him. The joke was that he believed everything in the adverts and would repeat advertising slogans as fact in any situation. Although it was a comedy there was a dark edge to it
That was If You See God Tell Him. Written by One foot In The Grave writer David Renwick and also stared the man who ranted about The Good Life Adrian Edmondson.
Long live big tatty jumpers.
thanks.........I'd forgotten what it was called
Just looked it up on wiki and it seems it was even darker than I recall............ a savage indictment of the advertising industry
Only 4 episodes made and the series has never been repeated