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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Poptop2, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. me too! not that i saw that production but have seen others. i really liked maxine peake playing titania for the bbc's version a few years ago. i don't usually like the film/tv shakespeare adaptations (probably a hangover from too many wobbly sets and velvet vowels from the bbc ones in the 70's) but i enjoyed that one.

    anyway, back to your desk you - we need more! :)
     
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  2. Fruitcake

    Fruitcake Supporter

    You are a fantastic story teller and a must to share a beer or few around a fire I'd imagine.
     
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  3. and he has a great voice too; a VOICE for radio :thumbsup:

    that better, malc? :D
     
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  4. You said a face for radio last week ;)
     
  5. shush you!
     
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  6. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    She means both ;)
     
  7. Now stop digressing and get on with part 3 :chewie:
     
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  8. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    I'm thinking of what to tell you about it next. I might tell you about a few more characters and the tree falling through the roof during a storm one night :thinking:
     
  9. Did the squirells survive the winter? How noisy were the bats? Did you stop buying rich tea biscuits for the mouse? Too many questions need answering
     
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  10. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    The demise of Mr Rich tea still haunts my conscience!
     
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  12. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    The bats moved out of their own accord into my neighbours roof. They preferred the peace we think. The squirrels built a nest in the silver birch in our garden and lived there as long as we did.

    Mr Rich tea hung around. Every night he came in got onto the shelf in the cupboard, took one biscuit and went up into the cutlery drawer to eat it in safety. We heard him and smiled to ourselves every time, you could set your clock by his scuttling feet.We actually bought another pack of rich tea biscuits in case he finished that one at one point.

    Then we noticed our cat Toby would sit on top of the cupboard listening inquisitively at the drawer top. One night I opened it very slightly and Toby sat watching the unaware Mr Rich tea nibble his biscuit. A few nights later I opened the drawer a little more, each time I did Mr Rich tea seemed to take no notice, until the night it was open enough for Toby to pounce.

    I liked Mr rich tea's nerve. I've felt terrible about that for 30 years :(
     
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  13. Got hanky out.
     
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  14. Gingerbus

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    Can’t compete with that but I do have a bat in my loft, been there years. He doesn’t perform any tricks but he does leave lots of fly’s wings and bat poo everywhere. Never tried him on biscuits!
    I call him Barry.


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  15. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    Lovely story.
     
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  16. he's a bloody good storyteller our Malc and a great voice to tell 'em. He needs to record some and get them onto radio. I love listening to radio plays and stories but there's so much rubbish commissioned, malc is way better!
     
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  17. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    He is. I saw the title and wondered, saw it was malc and sat back and read. I like the sound of Bob & Maureen, Shane about them passing. I took an instant liking to Bob. He had a friendly smile.
     
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  18. listening to malc reminds me of garrison keillor but with a better voice and stories - think it was one of the first things i said to him!
     
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  19. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    Who!?

    You’d showing your age
     
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