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The Civvy Street Thread
Does anyone remember that spin-off during the early days of EastEnders (1988 maybe) showing the Square during the War right up to the present day, thought maybe this thread could be an extension fo what went on in the Square right up to today. As it was mentioned there would possibly be a spin-off regarding Johnny Allen's younger days...
What do you reckon ?
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Just managed to download Civvy Street from a file-sharing program (well, it isn't available anywhere!). Very excited!
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Just managed to download Civvy Street from a file-sharing program (well, it isn't available anywhere!). Very excited!
? As our old VCR completely chewed up the original recording
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It sounds really interesting!! Would be cool to see it!
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Never even knew that such a thing existed!
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Originally Posted by CharityDingle
Just managed to download Civvy Street from a file-sharing program (well, it isn't available anywhere!). Very excited!
? As our old VCR completely chewed up the original recording
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Any ideas on how bad Johnny Allen must have been in his youth?
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Does anyone remember that spin-off during the early days of EastEnders (1988 maybe) showing the Square during the War right up to the present day, thought maybe this thread could be an extension fo what went on in the Square right up to today. As it was mentioned there would possibly be a spin-off regarding Johnny Allen's younger days...
What do you reckon ?It was set during WW2 and also featured Lou's mum - played by the same actress who played Mike's mum, Nora - unless I'm getting forgetful. It was great to get some background to some of the earliest characters in Albert Square - 'Reg Cox' had a much bigger role than he did in the main series. It wasn't a 'through the ages' programme though, it was set during WW2 and ended around the time that Lou announced she was pleased about the founding of the Welfare State.
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Haven't seen Civvy Street for quite a while now but I really enjoyed seeing the antics of a young Lou, Ethel etc.
It was set during WW2 and also featured Lou's mum - played by the same actress who played Mike's mum, Nora - unless I'm getting forgetful. It was great to get some background to some of the earliest characters in Albert Square - 'Reg Cox' had a much bigger role than he did in the main series. It wasn't a 'through the ages' programme though, it was set during WW2 and ended around the time that Lou announced she was pleased about the founding of the Welfare State. ![]()
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I have a copy on DVD, it's really interesting to note how much detail Keith Harris went to making the Square look like the War years - he changed the streetlights, painted the Vic green, took down the railings around the Square, added the building that were demolished by the war - really amazing stuff.
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Wasn't Linda Robson in it
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I have a copy on DVD, it's really interesting to note how much detail Keith Harris went to making the Square look like the War years - he changed the streetlights, painted the Vic green, took down the railings around the Square, added the building that were demolished by the war - really amazing stuff.
Did we see the inside of the Vic in it? |
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How did they film it along side the EastEnders of the time?
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Wasn't Linda Robson in it
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How did they film it along side the EastEnders of the time?
Hopefully, BB or someone else will be able to give you some more info on this as my memory is patchy (can't think why! )
Last edited by DenWatts : 07-03-2006 at 13:06. |
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Originally Posted by bronze bully
I have a copy on DVD, it's really interesting to note how much detail Keith Harris went to making the Square look like the War years - he changed the streetlights, painted the Vic green, took down the railings around the Square, added the building that were demolished by the war - really amazing stuff.
I haven't seen this in a long time and would love to watch it again. |
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I'd love to see it... anyone who can tell me how to get it??
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I think it's unfortunately unavailable on VHS now
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I think it's unfortunately unavailable on VHS now
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Fashion, check your PM.
![]() , so anyone for idea on this spin-off thread?
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Don't wanna get in trouble by naming it outright, but the filesharing engine CharityDingle used to download it was the one that sounds a bit like a donkey.
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Oh right, that's fabulous
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I still haven't watched it yet, we got it at the weekend but there's far too much regular soap on tv to fit the spesh in!
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Soaps should really cut down, but that's a complete different topic...
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Can someone PM me with the link?!! I get confused!
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