tomlinson 879 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Who remembers Wilfred Pickles and his programme, 'Have A Go', Mable at the table and the rest of it? One of his questions was, 'Have you ever had an embarrassing moment'? I have. Due to the present incumbent having a mild heart attack, I was asked to play Town Crier today and due to a spot of 'blackmail' I did it. Now I'm not sure whether an intended heart attack was the reason behind this or not but I felt most uncomfortable! Have you ever had an embarrassing moment? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,449 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11096 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11096 Sorry about that. How about, 'Do You Remember Have A Go'? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I can remember Wilfred Pickles 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 "...with Mabel at the table, and Kathleen Harrison at the piano..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 "Give 'im the money Barney!" The successful contestant received the £5 note, the pork pie and a dozen jam tarts (or somesuch other goodies) from the producer of the programme, Barney Colehan, who went on to produce TV variety progs, the most memorable perhaps "The Good Old Days" from the Leeds City Variety music hall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 There was also a 'Jackpot' competition between the contestants at the end. It usually amounted to around £16.00, a good bit of money in those days. The winners mostly said, 'I'll give it to the church', and received much righteous applause. Those who have seen the film 'Billy Liar' may remember that Wilfred Pickles played Billy's father, and that he was a first class actor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 And what did Wilfred Pickles used to ask any single young ladies who were contestants? "Are yer courtin?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 "Give 'im the money Barney!" The successful contestant received the £5 note, the pork pie and a dozen jam tarts (or somesuch other goodies) from the producer of the programme, Barney Colehan, who went on to produce TV variety progs, the most memorable perhaps "The Good Old Days" from the Leeds City Variety music hall. 'Give her/him the money Barney'! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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