bill-mellor
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I saw both the original in the 1970s, and also the repeats in the mid-1990s, some of which I recorded on VHS. Excellent, witty, intelligent adaptation of the book by two top-rate comedy scriptwriters of the period and a well chosen cast. Well directed integration of French mannerisms and speech nuances with the English language, not in the hyperbole style of 'Allo 'Allo at all.
The whole series appears to have been shot on location in Colombier-le-Vieux, department Ardeche, south of Lyon. The steam railway there, which appears in the programme, had been restored by enthusiasts the year before shooting. It can still be ridden by tourists in summertime today.
The whole series appears to have been shot on location in Colombier-le-Vieux, department Ardeche, south of Lyon. The steam railway there, which appears in the programme, had been restored by enthusiasts the year before shooting. It can still be ridden by tourists in summertime today.
Sketch Club ran periodically for several years 1958-62, introduced by Adrian Hill (the programme's only performer), who occupied the 30 minute programme in the BBC "childrens slot" from 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm by drawing three or four sketches, mainly in charcoal, with some highlights made towards the end with chalk, always referred to as "the white". It was a classic simplistic programme from the earlier days of children's television, introduced by a gentle and benevolent character who also had some skill to impart, a style quite different to the loud and jocular Rolf Harris some years later.
Artistic concepts such as perspective were touched on regularly.
A part of the programme was the display of artwork sent in by viewers. Ronnie Wood, member of the Rolling Stones, was one of a number who repeatedly did so; Wood went on to study at Art College prior to joining the Rolling Stones, and is one of a number who have stated they were inspired into drawing by the programme.
Artistic concepts such as perspective were touched on regularly.
A part of the programme was the display of artwork sent in by viewers. Ronnie Wood, member of the Rolling Stones, was one of a number who repeatedly did so; Wood went on to study at Art College prior to joining the Rolling Stones, and is one of a number who have stated they were inspired into drawing by the programme.