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Old 02-11-2014, 09:16
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Yes, I also know someone who worked extensively with Bolam and found him a very pleasant man. He just keeps himself to himself when he's not working and doesn't seek the limelight, and there's nothing wrong with that.
I think it was the reports that he was stopping some channels from showing some old episodes of The Likely Lads, as he didn't want to be associated with that period of his career that didn't help his image, while his co star Rodney Bewes was apparently in dire straits desperate for the repeat royalties to avid poverty.
Mr Bolam is an actor you know.....

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/me...s-1899057.html
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Old 02-11-2014, 10:01
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I think it was the reports that he was stopping some channels from showing some old episodes of The Likely Lads, as he didn't want to be associated with that period of his career that didn't help his image, while his co star Rodney Bewes was apparently in dire straits desperate for the repeat royalties to avid poverty.
Mr Bolam is an actor you know.....

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/me...s-1899057.html
Any actor or ex-actor who continues to live in Henley-on-Thames is hardly in 'dire' straits.

I personally thank Bolam for putting the bar on episodes of the Likeley Lads - I found it one of the unfunniest things of its era (even though my husband likes it - but then again - he likes Last of the Summer Wine too!!!!)
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Old 02-11-2014, 11:03
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Any actor or ex-actor who continues to live in Henley-on-Thames is hardly in 'dire' straits.

I personally thank Bolam for putting the bar on episodes of the Likeley Lads - I found it one of the unfunniest things of its era (even though my husband likes it - but then again - he likes Last of the Summer Wine too!!!!)
Indeed, I had no idea the 'skint' Bewes lives in Henley. Hardly a place you can 'slum it' very easily.

I wish someone would block OFAH and LOTSW as well - very unfunny and overplayed
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Old 02-11-2014, 11:16
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Indeed, I had no idea the 'skint' Bewes lives in Henley. Hardly a place you can 'slum it' very easily.

I wish someone would block OFAH and LOTSW as well - very unfunny and overplayed
I think he was/is a neighbour of the late George Harrison and his wife.

As to James Bolam, I remember seeing Amanda Redman talking about making New Tricks and how they were always getting told off for giggling, the interviewer asked who was the worst culprit was and she said James. I've thought since that this doesn't gel with his grumpy old git reputation. I choose to believe he is intensely private.

As to repeats of The Likely Lads, we have them all on DVD so he obviously hasn't put the block on that.

Still, I've never met either of them so should probably keep me trap shut
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Old 02-11-2014, 15:27
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Does Gregg Wallace own Greggs?
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Old 02-11-2014, 18:06
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I think it was the reports that he was stopping some channels from showing some old episodes of The Likely Lads, as he didn't want to be associated with that period of his career that didn't help his image, while his co star Rodney Bewes was apparently in dire straits desperate for the repeat royalties to avid poverty.
Mr Bolam is an actor you know.....

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/me...s-1899057.html
'Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?' was repeated on BBC Two extensively around the late 1990s/early 2000s, and has been shown on BBC Four more recently. Gold show it quite often, as well as the original 'Likely Lads' less frequently (I think Drama has shown it was well), so this story isn't entirely accurate to say the least.
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Old 02-11-2014, 18:32
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Is Bewes actively seeking Tv work, as the only major non Likely Lads work Ive seen him in was the Peter Davison Dalek Dr Who story?

Say what you like about Bolam, but he was still appearing on Tv after 50 odd years!
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Old 02-11-2014, 18:41
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Say what you like about Bolam, but he was still appearing on Tv after 50 odd years!
He was good in The Beiderbecke Tapes
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Old 02-11-2014, 19:59
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I was in a long queue going through passport control in a US airport and Dave Grohl was in it with what I assume was his wife, with a child in his arms. We were stuck in that queue for a while but DG was very friendly and chatty with everyone. No starry airs and graces for him.
I can't tell you how jealous I am, just love DG!!
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Old 02-11-2014, 20:02
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It seems that his portrayal in Extras was pretty accurate then.
That's what surprised me as, if he can take the mock out of himself like that, I thought he'd be 'normal' - also, I couldn't imagine Gervais mixing with tossers. I was so disappointed.
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Old 02-11-2014, 21:33
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'Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?' was repeated on BBC Two extensively around the late 1990s/early 2000s, and has been shown on BBC Four more recently. Gold show it quite often, as well as the original 'Likely Lads' less frequently (I think Drama has shown it was well), so this story isn't entirely accurate to say the least.
Well it's Bewes who is directly quoted as saying he is losing out, however misguided he may be or perhaps a stop was put on when New Tricks was running and that is what he vetoed specially if repeat fees are more substantial for the BBC, yes I know it has been repeated. Seems rather pathetic that Bewes is relying on a 40 year old programme to still pay his mortgage.
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Old 02-11-2014, 22:55
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[quote=linmic;75382955]My most memorable one was meeting Freddie Mercury in Biba in London in the 70's. He was so different from what I expected. A very nice man.
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I'm so jealous that you met Freddie, the greatest frontman of all time.....imo.
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Old 03-11-2014, 02:44
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JessieJ Is The Nicest Person I Have Ever Met I Love Her So Much I BROKE My LEG To Meet Her And She Visted Me In Hospital And Brought Me To Her Concert But Then The Daily Male Writed A Horrible Article About Me
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Old 03-11-2014, 04:41
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Otis gets the hunting thing from his mother's side of the family. Ferry was away touring a lot when the boys were little & unfortunately, the mother was a drunken coke head. And no, that's not libel, it's all well documented.

I must say, I'm surprised and pleased to hear that Ferry was nice. He's notoriously shy.
Didn't Ferry send that waste of skin Otis to Eton, no wonder he turned out like he did
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:26
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Does Gregg Wallace own Greggs?
Would people vote him out of Strictly first if he gave us Greggs?
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:36
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JessieJ Is The Nicest Person I Have Ever Met I Love Her So Much I BROKE My LEG To Meet Her And She Visted Me In Hospital And Brought Me To Her Concert But Then The Daily Male Writed A Horrible Article About Me
You broke your leg to meet Jessie J? must admit you are committed

Just a few questions if that's ok?

1. How on earth did you get her number? and why did you text her? Or was that a daily mail fantasy?

2. I'm assuming Daily Mail got your gender wrong?

3. What was Jessie like to you when she met you after all of this supposed stuff

I'm quite amazed, can't say I'm amazed in a positive way however
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Old 03-11-2014, 10:59
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JessieJ Is The Nicest Person I Have Ever Met I Love Her So Much I BROKE My LEG To Meet Her And She Visted Me In Hospital And Brought Me To Her Concert But Then The Daily Male Writed A Horrible Article About Me
Is This you?
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Old 03-11-2014, 12:19
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JessieJ Is The Nicest Person I Have Ever Met I Love Her So Much I BROKE My LEG To Meet Her And She Visted Me In Hospital And Brought Me To Her Concert But Then The Daily Male Writed A Horrible Article About Me

I think you need to go and see a psychiatrist , that is not normal behaviour , and if i was Jessie J i would be scared of you .


And this is not meant in a nasty way , i am genuinely concerned for your mental health .
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Old 03-11-2014, 13:39
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I would hope poor Jessie doesn't have two fans like that!
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Old 03-11-2014, 18:00
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I've known Nik Kershaw for nearly thirty years (gulp!) and in all that time I can say he's never once been grumpy. He's really sweet, worries about his fans, and always spends time talking to them, posing for pictures, signing autographs and generally being a really great guy. My health flared badly a couple of years ago when I was supposed to go to a gig, a few days later I received a personalised signed VIP pass in the post... made my day.
I love him and was gutted that I missed his recent shows at MK my friends went and he chatted to them and took photos with them - my friend also kissed him on the cheek lol poor guy just laughed he is an absolute gent!! Any news on when he is coming back
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Old 03-11-2014, 20:09
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I've known Nik Kershaw for nearly thirty years (gulp!) and in all that time I can say he's never once been grumpy. He's really sweet, worries about his fans, and always spends time talking to them, posing for pictures, signing autographs and generally being a really great guy. My health flared badly a couple of years ago when I was supposed to go to a gig, a few days later I received a personalised signed VIP pass in the post... made my day.
Although not a fan of his music he does seem nice, not so long ago he done a gig in Hertford and donated cash for the breast screening charity for a hospital trust the trust had posters up for it.
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Old 03-11-2014, 20:20
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I was in a long queue going through passport control in a US airport and Dave Grohl was in it with what I assume was his wife, with a child in his arms. We were stuck in that queue for a while but DG was very friendly and chatty with everyone. No starry airs and graces for him.
Like most heavy rock stars i have met they are well grounded, and the people i have met 11 all were really nice,Phil Lynott, Phil Campbell (Motorhead) Micheael Schenker (UFO Micheal Schenker group,Scorpions, and the rest of his current band all very nice we had a great laugh,Black Star riders (Featuring Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy. Who even gave us a private acoustic concert, all very down to earth.

Heavy Rockers in my experience are very pleasant on the whole.Who respect their fan base.


Oh i forgot in the 90s i met Chuck Berry wandering about behind the stage at Brentwood Leisure centre,he despite his reputation signed my programme and was happy to chat.
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Old 03-11-2014, 23:42
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Does Gregg Wallace eat Greggs?
Fixed that for you
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Old 04-11-2014, 01:25
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JessieJ Is The Nicest Person I Have Ever Met I Love Her So Much I BROKE My LEG To Meet Her And She Visted Me In Hospital And Brought Me To Her Concert But Then The Daily Male Writed A Horrible Article About Me
That is truly terrifying.

For your own sake. Please seek help.
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Old 04-11-2014, 19:29
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I love him and was gutted that I missed his recent shows at MK my friends went and he chatted to them and took photos with them - my friend also kissed him on the cheek lol poor guy just laughed he is an absolute gent!! Any news on when he is coming back
You can visit the official site or follow https://twitter.com/NikKershaw_HQ
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