firbeck 859 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Me, I've always been a fan of Dr Who, when Chris Ecclestone began the new adventures, I thought he was amazing, when it was announced that the seemingly effete David Tennant was taking over, I was filled with despair. However, what a doctor and in fact, brilliant actor he turnd out to be, the best Doctor of all time by a considerable margin, I'm going to find him an impossible act to follow, Xmas won't be good for us this year, but to lose David Tennant on top of that is a disaster. I wish him luck, I hope he can shake the character out of his hair and go on to the 'Glittering Prizes' that he deserves. Another contemporary favourite is Michael Sheen, he manages to carry off character portrayals with ease, his playing of Blair in 'The Queen' was superb, I've seen so much of his interpretation of 'Our Cloughie', but not the whole film yet, I look forward to it, Xmas wish list, definately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Bloody hell Firbeck we agree on something else ..............LOL . I too found Christopher Ecclestone to be a fantastic Dr Who and unsurpasable and was devastated when he quit after such a short run , but as you say David Tennant did a fantastic job as a replacement. I do feel sorry for the new lad (Can't remember his name ,yet,) he certainly has a very big pair of boots to fill!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Matt Smith, I worry that it could be a bit like when Peter Davison was cast in the role after Tom Baker in the 80's, it was hard to think of Tristan Farnon as the Doctor, but at least the new bloke is unknown to me and not been previously typcast. Ooops, perhaps we should start a new thread about our favourite Doctors, and if anybody says, whats it got to do with Nottingham, I remember John Pertwee and Sarah Jane opening the Wollaton Park Balloon Festival in the 70's. Was anyone else there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I know who would be the least favoured Doctor! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Yesss, Dr Shipman was born in Aspley wasn't he, didn't he go to High Pavement GS? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Yes, he was and did... He was at Pavement same time as myself, but 2 years below my year. Can't claim to remember him, but those that do say he was "OK, but rather quiet and introverted" Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 wasn't on about him! he also went to whitemoor primary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Dr Foster, Dr Jekyl, Dr Moreau????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Ray Winstone - Paddy Considine - Olivia Hallinan - Julia Ford - Roland Manookian - Philip Davis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Two of my favourites starred in a movie together which was also a favourite of mine - In the Name of the Father - Daniel Day-Lewis and Pete Postlethwaite. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 John Candy has to be one of mine don't think he made anything that I didn't laugh at which is no mean achivement, shame he's gone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Fred Gwynn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 my favorite actress like beeffy dame judy dench saw her for the first time in joan of arc 1966 at nottingham playhouse she made a real impression on me that night she was the understudy and steped in at the last min as the actress who was playing the part wastaken ill did such a great job they gave her the lead role for the rest of the run . and one of my favorite actors is david jason. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Rod Steiger was always a favourite of mine. He was in some great films but we mustn't forget a couple from Nottingham, Richard Beckinsale (Porridge) and Sue Pollard (Hi-De-Hi!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Who can forget the real greats..............Keanu Reeves, Hugh Grant, Michael Caine, Kym Marsh, Dick Van (cockernee Dick) Dyke, Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Su Pollard & finally the inimitable ROSS KEMP (usually playing ROSS KEMP)........................ :biggrin: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Dustin Hoffman (and John Voight) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Dustin Hoffman for me too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Derek Jacobi - and if you never saw "I, Claudius" you don't know what you missed. And can I add that I think Matt Smith is possibly the best Doctor Who, for at least a very long time. I don't watch it very often but he fits the part perfectly; and I go back to the days of Jon Pertwee and Patrick Troughton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 04 188 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Noel Coward in "In which we serve,skipper of the Compass Rose" Lord Olivier as Henry fifth Rog Compass Rose was featured in the 1951 novel " The Cruel Sea " and 1953 film starring those great actors: Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Stanley Baker and Denholm Elliott. Riveting read and marvelous film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Robert Shaw in anything (cept Force 10 From Navarone) and Sophia Loren, crap actress but with looks like that who cares! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF 12 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Well, anyone who knows me knows that my favorite actress is Diana Dors. Infact I operate the FB page "Re-Introducing Diana Dors". Throughout her career Dors was a frequent visitor to Nottingham, infact one of her last public appearances was in Nottingham before she passed away in May 1984. Does anyone know who or what orgainsation holds the Nottingha Evening Post Archive - I've tried emailing the Evening Post, but I might aswell be hitting my head against a brick wall....ouch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Diana Dors' son, Jason Lake lives down in Broadstairs. I believe he is writing / has written a book on his mother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF 12 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hello Jackson, that's right Jason does live in Broadstairs. I speak to him and his brother every now and them. The book "Connecting Dors" was published last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I liked Diana Dors - a larger than life character with a great personality. As a young woman she was very beautiful too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Sean, try emailing: Nottinghamshire County Library with your request for info. on the Nottm. Evening Post Archives; I'm sure you'll get a lead here.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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