There is something weird about sitting in a house all alone and laughing out loud, it is very rare that my laughter is not internal, but this funny lady takes me to the point of no return, such a skilled talented comedian…. ‘Walter, have you been?’ And ‘ooooh my flabber has been gasted’ gets me every time. 😂😂😂😂
Just loved hilda in all of her shows, and me mam just looked like her and she got her words mixed up.i even call me sister our nellie..just wonderfully funny in the proper make you laugh till you cried way...happy days.
BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! Watched this as a kid in Australia and loved it. Poor old Walter....what a role. "Have you been yet Walter." Also, "Bring me a milk stout....and two cherries."
What a star! I've backtracked as I only remembered 'Not on Your Nellie' so have now bought the entire box set of 'Nearest & Dearest' and it's hilarious! If it was shown on ITV again, I'm sure it would be a hit all over again' I've also bought Jean Fergusson's book which was an interesting read, I just wish I'd caught Jean's show!
how shallow we have become...... we pander after "none talents" like Jordan etc when years ago we idolised those with true talent...........they used to be older ( here, I think Hilda was in her 40s/50s ?) imagine that now ? Us , a nation, getting all entertained by those over 40? On the Buses - the lead guys were over 40. Now - we idolise youth & what are they? talentless airheads............bring back the 70s!
@scaredycatohmigod thats right she used to answer the phone `this is the brown cow speaking ` she was of course a northerner and the pub was as you said in london
The worst thing is older actors always prove popular! Theres not many top rated shows or cult favorites that comprise of a young dumb and pretty cast. Even modern favs, like Vicar of Dibley. Those in charge must not able to put the dots together. Even in somelike like Lost or Desperate hosewives, where it is pretty youthful actors, the fans all love the older charecters (Rose and Karen) and Eastenders wouldn;t be the same without Peggy Dot or Pat!
There will never be another Hylda Baker. God bless her soul.
There is something weird about sitting in a house all alone and laughing out loud, it is very rare that my laughter is not internal, but this funny lady takes me to the point of no return, such a skilled talented comedian…. ‘Walter, have you been?’ And ‘ooooh my flabber has been gasted’ gets me every time. 😂😂😂😂
Just loved hilda in all of her shows, and me mam just looked like her and she got her words mixed up.i even call me sister our nellie..just wonderfully funny in the proper make you laugh till you cried way...happy days.
“He must be a Spaniel”……lol lol 😂 SO funny!!!! Amongst her other ‘sayings’!!……xxx 😂😂😂😂😂🇬🇧❤️❤️
Hilda Baker. Nelly. Made me laf my socks off. Brilliant.
I wish she was still hear bless her. Such a funny lady and a great actress.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
My late godmother appeared in Nearest & Dearest in a number of episodes as 'Onion Annie' and she loved her time on the show.
I love Nearest and Dearest, one of my favourite programs - Good Time Girl is my favourite episode
What a very funny lass our Hida was. That was an enjoyable 7 minutes, Thanks for the posting,
Hylda baker was born near me in plodder lane farnworth in Lancashire 💞👑
Pure GOLD from Lancashire. Happy Days
Really good funny comedy I used to love watching it when I was younger
BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! Watched this as a kid in Australia and loved it. Poor old Walter....what a role. "Have you been yet Walter." Also, "Bring me a milk stout....and two cherries."
scratcher s hylda baker February 3nd pass from Leicester
For me, she was the funniest female comedian ever - and still is, as of 2021
Thankyou for sharing these classics
What a star! I've backtracked as I only remembered 'Not on Your Nellie' so have now bought the entire box set of 'Nearest & Dearest' and it's hilarious! If it was shown on ITV again, I'm sure it would be a hit all over again' I've also bought Jean Fergusson's book which was an interesting read, I just wish I'd caught Jean's show!
Loved her voice...Brilliant lady!
Memories :) .. thanks for posting ..
how shallow we have become...... we pander after "none talents" like Jordan etc when years ago we idolised those with true talent...........they used to be older ( here, I think Hilda was in her 40s/50s ?) imagine that now ? Us , a nation, getting all entertained by those over 40? On the Buses - the lead guys were over 40. Now - we idolise youth & what are they? talentless airheads............bring back the 70s!
so true theres nothing much by the way of good entertainment for older folk ..most pander to the young
Totally agree
Have you been, Walter? X
A legendary!! 🤩 absolutely the best!! 👍🏻💝
12.5 new pence = 2/-6d in old money...those were the days.....
Reminds of an aunt of mine ! - classy and funny
"Bring me a meatball." :))
She is a very funny lady
A great comedienne
@scaredycatohmigod thats right she used to answer the phone `this is the brown cow speaking ` she was of course a northerner and the pub was as you said in london
The worst thing is older actors always prove popular! Theres not many top rated shows or cult favorites that comprise of a young dumb and pretty cast. Even modern favs, like Vicar of Dibley. Those in charge must not able to put the dots together. Even in somelike like Lost or Desperate hosewives, where it is pretty youthful actors, the fans all love the older charecters (Rose and Karen) and Eastenders wouldn;t be the same without Peggy Dot or Pat!
REALLY funny lady
love it
Big brewer's boil..... lololol
molly sugden reminds me of her..
did`nt she do a sitcom where she played a pub landlady?
@scaredycatohmigod not on your nellie...lol
roseelee1 hylda baker city from Leicestershire nearest and dearest friend of mine Jimmy jawall