A Christmas Carol

brue
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edited December 2018 in Entertainment #1

I watched Simon Callow reading A Christmas Carol on the BBC the other day. I thought it was very good. We had to enact this tale at school nearly every year and it's ingrained on my brain but I still love the story. Did anyone else see it? The fact that Simon Callow does two performances a day reading the story is quite a feat but it's done so well. smile

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  • EasyT
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    edited December 2018 #2

    Obviously I didn't see it wink

  • brue
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    edited December 2018 #3

    Old Marley will be clanking round a few places I fear. wink

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2018 #4

    It was in the news today about an original copy which is going on sale. It cost five shillings then, which in modern day value is about £26 but I imagine it will go for a tidy sum. Simon Callow also featured in the report.

    David

  • ABM
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    edited December 2018 #5

    I  seem  to  recall  that  Simon  Callow  has  enjoyed  a  long  connection  with  Charles  Dickens'  Christmas  Stories,  and  not  marred  his  own  reputation  in  so doing.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited December 2018 #6

    😱, no, really, why was that ET. Next thing you’ll be telling us you hardly watch TV🙄🙄

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2019 #7

    I'm a bit of a Christmas Carol fan. I have four different DVDs. There's the Alistair Sim version, then Patrick Stewart, George C Scott, and of course the most accurate version by the Muppets and Michael Cainesmile

    Which is best? All of them have their high points and all good to me and  I watch all of them over December, but the best Scrooge (IMHO) is George C Scott while the best overall film is the Alistair Sims version.

    The book is now part of the GCSE English syllabus and while doing supply work the week before Christmas I actually got paid to watch the Patrick Stewart version - twicesmile

    Bonus questions: which actress played the same part in the Patrick Stewart and George Scott versions? 

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    edited January 2019 #8
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  • ABM
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    edited January 2019 #9

    ACTRESS,  CS  ??  what  do  you  mean  ACTRESS  ??  Are  you  telling  us  its  not  real  surprised.  Get  back  to  the  Labour  Exchange  you  part timer  or  you'll  feel  the  benefit  of  this  tawse  I'm  'olding  yell!!

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2019 #10

    Correct 10 pointssmile

    aka Letitia Cropley. Also quick connection but IMHO the best Old Joe was the one played by Trevor Peacock (no no no no, yes) in the Patrick Stewart version.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2019 #11

    yes sorry of course, I'll go to the naughty stepsurprised

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited January 2019 #12

    I’m with you Muscles, you have the benefit of actually being there whilst Chas Dickens wrote the books. MrC knows nowt, He’s a mere child compared to your longevity👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

  • ABM
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    edited January 2019 #13

    I  used  to  do  occasional  Snap  Inspections  of  'Change,  Rocky  to  ensure  the  cleaning  harridans  replaced  the  fouled  straw  with  fresh  bales  at  least  once  every  month.  If  they  were  not  carefully  supervised  they'd  filch  'em  and  trade  them  for  Mother's  Ruin  at  a  moments  notice.  Mess'rs  Scrooge  &  Marley,  et al,  did  like  fresh  straw  to  help  keep  their  feet  warm  and  stop  any  dropped  coin  from  rolling  away.  STANDARDS  MUST  BE  UPHELD !!yell

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited January 2019 #14

    I tried to get your work over the centuries recognised Muscles but King James 1st accused you of aiding Guido Fawkes by supplying the gunpowder. My entreaties were rejected☹️. I’ll never give up until I get you recognised👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • ABM
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    edited January 2019 #15

    NO,  No,  No  you  must  be  off  yours,  Rockers  --  I  only  supplied  Guido  the  Lad  with  guM  powder  -  he  suffered  with  semi perpetual  boils  in  that  area!!

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2019 #16

    God bless us, everyone

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