Leonard Rossiter 21 October 1926 - 5 October 1984 Pauline Lettice Yates 16 June 1929 - 21 January 2015 John Barron 24 December 1920 - 3 July 2004 Trevor Michael Adams 19 May 1946 - 15 December 2000 Geoffrey Dyson Palmer 4 June 1927 - 5 November 2020 John Lovell Horsley 21 July 1920 - 12 January 2014 David Gordon Nobbs 13 March 1935 - 8 August 2015
Reggie’s purported suicide was filmed just outside my parents home in West Bay near Bridport. Although it was Leonard Rossiter who strips off it was a stunt man who swam into the sea. Obviously Reggie did not get to where he was by diving into icy water…
The books are very different to the TV series, racier and darker. In the second book, there was a long sequence where Reggie was accused of being a sex offender, and the Grot shops only became a success because the locals were sorry for Reggie when the actual offender was caught.
I read the first book years ago. And wow were things toned down or cut. I remember I sold it to a used book store. And the employee who was going through my pile was thrilled to see it.
Sadly, this edition of Comedy connections on The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin, was to be the last television appearance of John Barron, who died 3 weeks before broadcast.
I didn't get where I am today without knowing John Barron was in the children's show Timesip. , neither Mrs CJ or I didn't realise the importance of knowing John Barron was in the children's show Timesip
Trevor Adam's final years were heartbreaking to read about....and the information that's out there about him not being available to do the reunion episodes is complete rubbish . The poor guy actually needed that job so badly.....he even gave an interview to The Mirror in 1996 (about two weeks before those episodes aired) outlining his struggles with alcohol, how he had been fired from his law firm and lost custody of his children. Sounds like he regretted his decision to quit acting and become a solicitor as it was far too stressful.....
laughed my hole off at the catchphrases and hippo as a kid and teenager, it's only now i realise how desperately sad reggie was and how dark a comedy it was
True, it was ultimately a public information film warning us about the horrors of middle-age. Makes you wish you were a kid again and just enjoying it for laughs!
hellochicago2 I would like to be a kid but not in today's climate of non stop testing at the age of 7 etc and no future on this country but finding a time machine and going bsck to the early 1980s...
Gavin Paisley Ditto did the same as a kid. Lucky that even at 42 I have no aims to be like that but doing what I feel like even if people do not approve
as of 2015, Sue Nicholls, Bruce Bould, Geoffrey Palmer, Sally Jane Spencer Tim Preece and Theresa Watson are the 6 surviving cast members from The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin.
The BBC undoubtedly has cancelled it for the scene where Perrin fantasizes about ravishing his secretary on her desk while she kicks her legs comedically. Perhaps it could be played with the offending scene excised, but I suspect there are other non-PC moments I've forgotten.
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin doesn't come close to Rising Damp. It's an interesting idea but as a comedy the first two series are amusing rather than funny. The show should have ended there with Reggie and his wife going off together as Mr and Mrs Gossamer because the third series is dreadful from start to finish.
@@martinworld7214 You really think The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is funnier than Rising Damp??? By the way, I liked your comment because it was funnier than anything in the third series.
I personally do yes . Granted series 3 was by far the weaker but it certainly wasn’t unfunny by any stretch . We are all a bit different I guess fella , all the best
When I watched this as a kid, Reggie was just funny. Watching now as a working adult, I realise how relatable he is too.
Love Reggie Perrin, I’m a Reggie Perrin person!
The power of the story arc, what a delightful show.
Loved this show then, still love it now. I like Reggie very much indeed.
Leonard Rossiter 21 October 1926 - 5 October 1984
Pauline Lettice Yates 16 June 1929 - 21 January 2015
John Barron 24 December 1920 - 3 July 2004
Trevor Michael Adams 19 May 1946 - 15 December 2000
Geoffrey Dyson Palmer 4 June 1927 - 5 November 2020
John Lovell Horsley 21 July 1920 - 12 January 2014
David Gordon Nobbs 13 March 1935 - 8 August 2015
one of the best series ever
Fantastic cast and writer.lenny rossiter was a genius.
Absolutely fantastic
Loved the show. Poor Reg.
I'm so glad our local PBS started replaying this every Saturday evening.
Reggie’s purported suicide was filmed just outside my parents home in West Bay near Bridport. Although it was Leonard Rossiter who strips off it was a stunt man who swam into the sea. Obviously Reggie did not get to where he was by diving into icy water…
The books are very different to the TV series, racier and darker. In the second book, there was a long sequence where Reggie was accused of being a sex offender, and the Grot shops only became a success because the locals were sorry for Reggie when the actual offender was caught.
I read the first book years ago. And wow were things toned down or cut. I remember I sold it to a used book store. And the employee who was going through my pile was thrilled to see it.
i loved it
Cut it short, final scene is Reggie getting home and asking
"What's for tea?"
Elizabeth, "Ravioli."
Sadly, this edition of Comedy connections on The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin, was to be the last television appearance of John Barron, who died 3 weeks before broadcast.
I didn't get where I am today without knowing John Barron was in the children's show Timesip. , neither Mrs CJ or I didn't realise the importance of knowing John Barron was in the children's show Timesip
Trevor Adam's final years were heartbreaking to read about....and the information that's out there about him not being available to do the reunion episodes is complete rubbish . The poor guy actually needed that job so badly.....he even gave an interview to The Mirror in 1996 (about two weeks before those episodes aired) outlining his struggles with alcohol, how he had been fired from his law firm and lost custody of his children. Sounds like he regretted his decision to quit acting and become a solicitor as it was far too stressful.....
laughed my hole off at the catchphrases and hippo as a kid and teenager, it's only now i realise how desperately sad reggie was and how dark a comedy it was
True, it was ultimately a public information film warning us about the horrors of middle-age. Makes you wish you were a kid again and just enjoying it for laughs!
hellochicago2 I would like to be a kid but not in today's climate of non stop testing at the age of 7 etc and no future on this country but finding a time machine and going bsck to the early 1980s...
Gavin Paisley Ditto did the same as a kid. Lucky that even at 42 I have no aims to be like that but doing what I feel like even if people do not approve
And the books are even darker - (spoilers for the book).......................Jimmy and Linda, for example!
as of 2015, Sue Nicholls, Bruce Bould, Geoffrey Palmer, Sally Jane Spencer Tim Preece and Theresa Watson are the 6 surviving cast members from The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin.
Classictv90s Super...!
Great!
Classictv90s Obituary City, Arizona. But, happily, Leslie Schofield (Tom Mk 2) is also still with us? Knockout!
Yes, Leslie Schofield is still with us. Leslie, became the second actor to play Tom Paterson when Tim Preece became unavailable.
Classictv90s Sensations in Triflesville.
11:47 Jimmy sounds just like a Brexiteer while Reggie's list of his probable recruits sounds like all the people who are attracted to Brexit.
Tom would also be the ultimate wet Remoaner - at least the BBC was a bit more balanced in those days.
Sir, you lost the referendum, get over it!
The EU didn't get to where it is today by getting over referenda.
The BBC undoubtedly has cancelled it for the scene where Perrin fantasizes about ravishing his secretary on her desk while she kicks her legs comedically. Perhaps it could be played with the offending scene excised, but I suspect there are other non-PC moments I've forgotten.
Just stay away from the BBC.
god ......innocent years
no just normal people unlike the pervert commies you all became
but not really
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin doesn't come close to Rising Damp.
It's an interesting idea but as a comedy the first two series are amusing rather than funny. The show should have ended there with Reggie and his wife going off together as Mr and Mrs Gossamer because the third series is dreadful from start to finish.
you are of course entitled to your incorrect opinion
@@martinworld7214 You really think The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is funnier than Rising Damp???
By the way, I liked your comment because it was funnier than anything in the third series.
I personally do yes . Granted series 3 was by far the weaker but it certainly wasn’t unfunny by any stretch . We are all a bit different I guess fella , all the best