wonderful film,great music,filmed when england was england and acton main line station was famous for a few weeks,patti boyd george"s soon to be wife is one of the schoolgirls on the train innit
wonderful film,great music,filmed when england was england and acton main line station was famous for a few weeks,patti boyd george"s soon to be wife is one of the schoolgirls on the train innit
Jimmy Savile: Steptoe and Son actor Wilfrid Brambell 'abused boys in Jersey' claims whistleblower
Wilfrid Brambell, the actor, became the latest BBC celebrity accused of child sex abuse last night after it emerged that two people had come forward in Jersey claiming to be his victims. . http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9616121/Jimmy-Savile-Steptoe-and-Son-actor-Wilfrid-Brambell-abused-boys-in-Jersey-claims-whistleblower.html
Brambell, who played the “dirty old man” Albert Steptoe in the comedy Steptoe and Son, allegedly abused two boys in a theatre in Jersey at the height of his fame in the 1970s.
One of the alleged victims was a resident at the notorious Haut de la Garenne children’s home which was at the centre of a high-profile police investigation into historical child abuse on the island in 2008.
He claimed to have been taken to the island’s main theatre, the Opera House, as a “treat” before being taken backstage to meet Brambell, who he accuses of molesting him in a back room.
The second victim, who had not been a Haut de la Garenne resident, also claimed to have been abused by Brambell at the theatre. The alleged victims were aged 12-13 at the time.
Brambell, who died in 1985, was homosexual and had a criminal record for “persistently importuning for an immoral purpose” in a public lavatory dating from 1962.
The allegations were made to former Jersey health minister Stuart Syvret, the most outspoken critic of the island’s failure to deal with child abuse when the Haut de la Garenne scandal erupted four years ago.
He was contacted by dozens of people who had been abused on the island, some of whom named Jimmy Savile as one of their abusers.
Mr Syvret told The Daily Telegraph: “Two of the people who contacted me said that they were abused by Wilfrid Brambell.
“I was told that he visited the back rooms of the Jersey Opera House and abuse would happen there.
“I am convinced they were telling the truth. One of the men was a resident at Haut de la Garenne at the time and was taken to the theatre where he was abused.”
Mr Syvret said the two victims had not reported the abuse to the police because they did not trust the island’s constabulary.
Brambell became a household name in the 1960s and 70s when he appeared alongside Harry H Corbett in Steptoe and Son, in which he played a scruffy rag and bone man constantly derided by his on-screen son as a “dirty old man”.
He also appeared in the Beatles A Hard Day’s Night, playing Sir Paul McCartney’s grandfather, after being hand-picked for the role by the singer.
His conviction for importuning, or soliciting, came after he was arrested in a public lavatory in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, in Nov 1962. He was given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay 25 guineas costs.
Brambell had been briefly married in the 1950s but had few close friends or relatives, and when he was cremated in 1985 after dying of cancer at the age of 72, only a handful of people turned out for his funeral.
A spokesman for Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the writers of Steptoe and Son, said: “There were only about two people at his funeral. He didn’t have much of an entourage and he didn’t really have people who mixed with him socially.”
A spokesman for the BBC said that if the corporation received any allegations about anyone abusing children on BBC premises, it would be investigated as part of the independent inquiry into sex abuse by Jimmy Savile.
Jimmy Savile: Steptoe and Son actor Wilfrid Brambell 'abused boys in Jersey' claims whistleblowerWilfrid Brambell, the actor, became the latest BBC celebrity accused of child sex abuse last night after it emerged that two people had come forward in J
kenny mann 06 Jul 14 20:16 George's first song I think.
The only song written by George for this album was Don't Bother Me. It was also the first of their albums that had only Beatles songs on it, with no covers.
kenny mann 06 Jul 14 20:16 George's first song I think.The only song written by George for this album was Don't Bother Me. It was also the first of their albums that had only Beatles songs on it, with no covers.
What gives you the idea that I didn't know it already, are you completely gormless?
In case you want to dig up other news for this thread, Liberace was a poof, man has landed on the Moon, Mafeking has been relieved, the Titanic sank, Nelson was fatally injured at Trafalgar, and Jesus was nailed to a tree.
What gives you the idea that I didn't know it already, are you completely gormless?In case you want to dig up other news for this thread, Liberace was a poof, man has landed on the Moon, Mafeking has been relieved, the Titanic sank, Nelson was fatall
A good one for you to attempt, taxi, if you've not already done so.
Dear Prudence. What a brilliant song.
No Ringo.
They recorded the song at Trident Studios in London on 28, 29 and 30 August 1968.[7] Utilising state-of-the-art eight-track recording equipment, the basic track included finger picking guitar performed by John Lennon as well as George Harrison on the lead guitar, plus Paul McCartney playing the drums in place of Ringo Starr, who had temporarily left the Beatles. The next day, McCartney performed and recorded the bass track and Lennon recorded additional layers to his vocals. Handclapping, cowbell and tambourine were then added by Harrison and McCartney. On the last day of the recording session, piano and flügelhorn tracks were recorded by McCartney.
The complete list of recording session personnel included
John Lennon – double-tracked vocal, backing vocal, electric rhythm guitar Paul McCartney – backing vocal, drums, bass, piano, flügelhorn, tambourine, cowbell, handclaps George Harrison – backing vocal, lead guitar Mal Evans – backing vocal, handclaps Jackie Lomax – backing vocal, handclaps John McCartney (Paul's cousin) – backing vocal, handclaps
A good one for you to attempt, taxi, if you've not already done so.Dear Prudence. What a brilliant song.No Ringo.They recorded the song at Trident Studios in London on 28, 29 and 30 August 1968.[7] Utilising state-of-the-art eight-track recording equ
'Dear Prudence' was the sister of Mia Farrow. She went to the Maharishi's Indian retreat, but locked herself away.
Kenny, I can play all the Beatles songs, and it took me quite a while to do them all, there are over 200.
'Back In The USSR' was the other track on the White Album that didn't have Ringo on it. Paul played most of it, but was helped by John and George.
'Dear Prudence' was the sister of Mia Farrow. She went to the Maharishi's Indian retreat, but locked herself away. Kenny, I can play all the Beatles songs, and it took me quite a while to do them all, there are over 200. 'Back In The USSR' was the
The only thing I have against George is his wife's attitude to Rodney Bewe's cat.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1289985/Ex-Likely-Lad-Rodney-Bewes-wins-war-Beatles-widow-razorwire-fence-nearly-killed-cat.html
David Janson played the boy by the river, with the tyre. He went on to star in Get Some In, a comedy trainees boys in the RAF.
Susan Hampshire was in the disco scene, but uncredited.
Phil Collins was in it, but uncredited.
Isla Blair was in it, but uncredited, she was in Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.
John Bluthal, who was the car thief, and uncredited. He was also in 'Help'
Pattie Boyd was in it, but uncredited. She married George 2 years later.
Pauline Chamberlain was in it, but uncredited. She also appeared in a casino scene in Thunderball, also uncredited.
Rosemarie Frankland was in also uncredited. She was a counter hand at Marks & Spencer, but became Britain's first Miss World in 1961. She had an affair with Bob Hope that lasted 20 years, but even with his help by putting her in one of his films, her acting ability wasn't up to much. After two failed marriages she overdosed on booze and drugs and died in California in 2000, aged 57.
Kenneth Haigh was in it, also uncredited. He was in Cleopatra a year earlier and in Man At The Top in 1970, and in Robin & Marian, with Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn in 1976.
Geraldine Sherman was in it, but uncredited. She was in a cafe scene in Get Carter.
Sally Sheridan was in it, but uncredited. She had a son, Nick, with Telly Savalas. She played the ward sister in the film 'Brassed Off', the film in which Pete Postlethwaites speech at the end should go down in cinema history. Her daughter is Nicolette Sheridan (Fishy wood) . http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001733/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
Edina Ronay was in it, but uncredited. She's the daughter of Egon Ronay.
Margaret Nolan was in it, but uncredited. She was in Goldfinger and some 'Carry On' films. She had a stunning figure in her day, and 5 feet 10 inches tall. I'd have lanced her , and her twin sister
David Janson played the boy by the river, with the tyre. He went on to star in Get Some In, a comedy trainees boys in the RAF. Susan Hampshire was in the disco scene, but uncredited.Phil Collins was in it, but uncredited.Isla Blair was in it, but un
she's ready for you.https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1920&bih=971&q=margaret+nolan&oq=margaret+nolan&gs_l=img.12...2155.6416.0.8783.14.9.0.5.1.0.208.1187.1j6j1.8.0....0...1ac.1.48.img..6.8.1119.IkVHiSB38wA&gws_rd=ssl#facrc=_
the oldish guy who got a dart from ringo impaled into his sandwich,he"d been in many many things over the years as of course "ah yes sir the desert rats and i sir" derek guyler had been
the oldish guy who got a dart from ringo impaled into his sandwich,he"d been in many many things over the years as of course "ah yes sir the desert rats and i sir" derek guyler had been
the film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Whc9VxdP2E
the songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDtK7xUIDxk&feature=kp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xycaGZtusmo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap6kSV_U45o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNLcXj5yR68
the filmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Whc9VxdP2Ethe songshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDtK7xUIDxk&feature=kphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xycaGZtusmohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap6kSV_U45ohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNLcXj5yR68
The new book about the Beatles (it goes to around a 1000 pages and only reaches 1962 so far) by Mark Lewishon has some pretty amazing revelations.
The story of how they ended up at EMI has always been that George Martin was on the look out for a pop group and that the Beatles impressed him. The truth, it appears (I can't guarantee it, although I believe it), is that they didn’t want them at all, just the publishing rights to their song Like Dreamers Do. Furthermore, George Martin was told to sign the Beatles whether he thought they were any good or not (so they could get the song) and they had no real desire to give them a recording career. It was also punishment for Martin having an affair with the boss’s married secretary at EMI that he got lumbered with them. It should be noted that EMI had already said no to the Beatles once. Even in the early 70s he said wasn't all that impressed by them.
This revelation explains the fact that the Beatles were signed to EMI before their first ever session, which made no sense at all. No one got signed in those days without being seen first (probably true now) yet they arrived with a contract already signed. They wanted the song. Things obviously changed though.
The new book about the Beatles (it goes to around a 1000 pages and only reaches 1962 so far) by Mark Lewishon has some pretty amazing revelations.The story of how they ended up at EMI has always been that George Martin was on the look out for a pop g
George Martin kidnapped. You may have seen it. It's very, very funny. In 2 parts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFMK4Lt8dsI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9khtAbU-Yuo
George Martin kidnapped. You may have seen it. It's very, very funny. In 2 parts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFMK4Lt8dsIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9khtAbU-Yuo
He does and he made such a contribution to their music, off the top of me head:
The string arrangement on Eleanor Rigby, surely the first time a string octet has got to number 1 in the pop charts.
The piano solo he wrote and played for In My Life, very Bach with the little trills, perfect, doesn't overshadow the song or sound out of place.
The fairground mixture of pipe organs and tape loops for Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite, responding to Lennon's request that he "wanted to smell the sawdust" (I'm sure that's a Martin quote too).
The authentic 1920s clarinet arrangement for Honey Pie, should be really proud of that.
The tasteful string arrangement for Something.
Although many people don't like it, I really like the way he arranged Harrison's Within You Without You with Eastern and Western strings, he made the cellos play like the Indian guys, swooping all over the place, it's great I think.
The one thing he didn't do was She's Leaving Home which is just a little too ornate for the song, in many people's opinion.
He does and he made such a contribution to their music, off the top of me head:The string arrangement on Eleanor Rigby, surely the first time a string octet has got to number 1 in the pop charts.The piano solo he wrote and played for In My Life, very
Film looks dated, but the music never loses its attraction. Help was a better film, and the cartoon Yellow Submarine was the best of the bunch imho! I feel privileged to have been not too old at the time to enjoy the Beatles!
Film looks dated, but the music never loses its attraction. Help was a better film, and the cartoon Yellow Submarine was the best of the bunch imho!I feel privileged to have been not too old at the time to enjoy the Beatles!
no, terry. don't buy it these days and on-line version bears little resemblance to the paper. Not sure I want to know. Will probably make me sick to the stomach.
no, terry. don't buy it these days and on-line version bears little resemblance to the paper. Not sure I want to know. Will probably make me sick to the stomach.