@Justin_SofOK IIRC, at the opening of the show, TS introduces Bobby as ‘Weasel’ rather than ‘The Brain’ and BH mutters his disapproval, I wondered at the time how much of this was legit tension between them. BH still getting the laugh when he turns back round was a nice touch.
New article is Bursts of Gaelic Madness: Mag is Mog and Bzzz https://t.co/VdCz5tDIrd which looks at two Scottish Gaelic children's programmes from the early 1980s which rank among the strangest things I've ever watched.
35 years ago tonight, the BBC showed Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final replay against Oldham, whilst ITV screened the Division One game between Arsenal and Aston Villa.
It was the very first time that the two main channels had gone head-to-head with 2 different domestic live matches.
I first met #BrianMurphy some 20 years ago, through my friend, the filmmaker Stanley Long. #ManAboutTheHouse was always my fave sitcom, so meeting him was a thrill. Brian was so gracious, eloquent, and incredibly friendly. Everything you heard about him is true. #RIPBrianMurphy
Today marks 33 years since The Match was live for a top of the table clash between Leeds & Man Utd.
But look at ITV’s build-up here. There’s just 2 mins from the opening titles to Elton Welsby handing over to comms.
Simple and effective. Halcyon days.