Happy Birthday Sid James!

The late great Sid James was born 111 years ago today! The poster was never used as Sid died before the tour got to Eastbourne. (I have a spare one of these rare posters SOMEWHERE!)

Last night at The Phoenix Arts Club was the Misty Moon show 'The 3 Amigos'. 1st with friends Jo Haseltine and Jonathan 'Crusher' Linsley. 2nd in the audience was Madeline Smith and Linda Marlowe. 3rd one of the amigos mark benton. Great evening! Pics by ConfessionsPete

Monday nights are Misty Moon nights Phoenix Arts Club last night we had one of our most interesting & entertaining gigs ever…it was the invasion of the Northern Lads with my chums mark benton Bill Fellows Jonathan Linsley great to see my Mum Madeline Smith in the audience

Rick Blackman Loved this, from the BBC News website today.

Some lovely old buses in East Grinstead yesterday.

This was going to be my suggestion too. Based on Secombe's own experiences in his early days as a struggling performer. You can smell the mustiness of the theatre and digs.

British and Irish TV and film birthdays for 16 April

Remembering David Langton
(16 April 1912 – 25 April 1994)
British actor

What do you get if you cross a Booze Cruiser, a bona fide Coronation Street star and a Pirate of the Caribbean together??

An amazing night at The Phoenix Club that’s what! Look out London, the Northerners are coming!

Who fancies it?

A special Bank Holiday request from Saucy Seventies Adventures for the #DustbinDance . Enjoy. 👍🤣😎
#SpikeMilligan #PeterSellers #TheAlberts #AShowCalledFred or was it #SonOfFred .

Popped in to see the largest Rhododendron in the UK yesterday near Horsham, West Sussex. Absolutely stunning, over 100 years old and still growing! #gardening

Yesterday was the 42nd anniversary of Harry H Corbett's death. A day late, but Christine and I were passing close by so thought I'd raise a glass. Beautiful spot in a peaceful location. #HarryHCorbett #Steptoe

If I got one of these Toht Funko Pop figures signed by Ron's gorgeous daughter Rebecca Lacey would anyone be interested? I could raffle it and donate proceedings to National Youth Theatre NationalYouthTheatre 🤔

Repost for YES!!! Funko POP News ! Funko POP Hunters The Indiana Jones Picture Gallery Project

Spring is in the air and about 6 asparagus spears are poking through a good 2 and a half weeks earlier than last year. Actually got some mowing done for customers today as well! #GardeningTwitter #Spring

Another highlight from yesterday was meeting Kate Garner in person (at last!). Fantastic singer and pianist, daughter of Chas Hodges, and Upstairs Downstairs superfan! Thanks for the CD! Kate Garner Paul Garner Talking Pictures TV

Fantastic day had yesterday at the TPTV Festival of Film in St Albans. Met the terrific actor Norman Eshley and got a signed still from one of my fav cult TV shows 'Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)'. Talking Pictures TV Renown Pictures

Really hope to make the St Albans Film Festival t'mro, but not looking forward to the predicted *carnage* on the M25 due to it being closed off over the weekend in Surrey btwn 2 junctions. Will give it our best shot, hope we make it! Renown Pictures Talking Pictures TV 📽️🎞️🍷📺🍷

A very special new addition to my collection

Illuminating phone in on Call You & Yours on R4 about vet fees. Bottom line is vets charge what the hell they like knowing us humans will cough up as there is no alternative. No more pets for us when Scrumpy is gone, just can't afford the extortionate bills. 🐶❤️