JudyJudyJudy Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) There’s seems to be a few threads celebrating Australian “ culture “ , in particular soaps . I much preferred this pile of tosh really . It was classic wooden tv , made “ crossroads “ seem like it was written by Denis Potter. Who can forget Maggie “ the freak “ Ferguson or Bea Smith ! ( I met both ladies at a charity night ) and also Vera “ vinegar tits “ ! My all time favourite character was Nola Mackenzie . She was a wrung un ! Edited June 16, 2022 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 6 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: There’s seems to be a few threads celebrating Australian “ culture “ , in particular soaps . I much preferred this pile of tosh really . It was classic wooden tv , made “ crossroads “ seem like it was written by Denis Potter. Who can forget Maggie “ the freak “ Ferguson or Bea Smith ! ( I met both ladies at a charity night ) and also Vera “ vinegar tits “ ! My all time favourite character was Nola Mackenzie . She was a wrung un ! I remember when channel 5 launched in the 90s they were showing cell block H from the start. It was on in the middle of the night so we taped it every night to watch. Also seen prisoner cell blocH the musical at the Kings. The freak was in it with lily Savage playing g Bea Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 bee was top dog not that i watched it😏think it was on a friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) So bad it was good. Was it not on or around the same time as Tour of Duty? Interesting fact about Sheila Florance who played Lizzie is that although she died in 1991, had she lived she would be 106. Edited June 17, 2022 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 And one of the writers on it who also appeared on screen in several episodes was Ian Smith. AKA Harold Bishop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 57 minutes ago, been here before said: So bad it was good. Was it not on or around the same time as Tour of Duty? Interesting fact about Sheila Florance who played Lizzie is that although she died in 1991, had she lived she would be 106. That cracked leather face of hers made her look 106! Always liked when the Freak slipped on her leather glove... 😁 Was it on the same night as ToD, you think? Was trying to think what I used to watch that kept me up late enough to watch Prisoner, so it could have been that. Loved ToD, the music was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 41 minutes ago, Tazio said: And one of the writers on it who also appeared on screen in several episodes was Ian Smith. AKA Harold Bishop. Sure Vivien Grey (Mrs Mangel) was also on it. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 3 hours ago, superjack said: I remember when channel 5 launched in the 90s they were showing cell block H from the start. It was on in the middle of the night so we taped it every night to watch. Also seen prisoner cell blocH the musical at the Kings. The freak was in it with lily Savage playing g Bea Smith. I missed that musical. Sounds rather camp. 3 hours ago, Harry Potter said: bee was top dog not that i watched it😏think it was on a friday night. I thought it was on a Thursday night ? 2 hours ago, been here before said: So bad it was good. Was it not on or around the same time as Tour of Duty? Interesting fact about Sheila Florance who played Lizzie is that although she died in 1991, had she lived she would be 106. auld Lizzie Birdsalll. the old lagg.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, neilnunb said: That cracked leather face of hers made her look 106! Always liked when the Freak slipped on her leather glove... 😁 Was it on the same night as ToD, you think? Was trying to think what I used to watch that kept me up late enough to watch Prisoner, so it could have been that. Loved ToD, the music was great. Never seen tour of duty. 1 hour ago, neilnunb said: Sure Vivien Grey (Mrs Mangel) was also on it. 😁 every Aussie actor or actress was i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: every Aussie actor or actress was i think Yep, and the Sullivans and Sons and Daughters 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 minute ago, neilnunb said: Yep, and the Sullivans and Sons and Daughters 😁 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 It was a big error getting rid of Nola Mckenzie as she was a worthy adversary to Bea Smith. Big and butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 It was great, I enjoyed the reboot too when my ex made me watch it. I love Australian culture, I love that they don't give a **** and call a spade a bloody shovel. Also, Australian comedy is among the finest on this planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, neilnunb said: Sure Vivien Grey (Mrs Mangel) was also on it. 😁 Susan Kennedy from neighbours was also in prisoner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I missed that musical. Sounds rather camp. It was, lily Savage had everyone in tears laughing, including the freak. A few times she had to stop in a serious scene as she was laughing too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 minute ago, superjack said: It was, lily Savage had everyone in tears laughing, including the freak. A few times she had to stop in a serious scene as she was laughing too hard. I saw Lily Savage a few times on stage and she was very funny. Can Imagine it was a great night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 It was so bad, it was great. I wonder how many times the walls fell over when someone shut a door, such were there flimsiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerjames398 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 13 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: There’s seems to be a few threads celebrating Australian “ culture “ , in particular soaps . I much preferred this pile of tosh really . It was classic wooden tv , made “ crossroads “ seem like it was written by Denis Potter. Who can forget Maggie “ the freak “ Ferguson or Bea Smith ! ( I met both ladies at a charity night ) and also Vera “ vinegar tits “ ! My all time favourite character was Nola Mackenzie . She was a wrung un ! Ahh lizzy "me heart, me heart" and vinegar tits vera, and Joan the freak ferguson..don't make villains like that anymore😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, millerjames398 said: Ahh lizzy "me heart, me heart" and vinegar tits vera, and Joan the freak ferguson..don't make villains like that anymore😂 Sorry it was Joan the freak not Maggie ! Actress was Maggie something I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerjames398 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Just now, JudyJudyJudy said: Sorry it was Joan the freak not Maggie ! Actress was Maggie something I think No worries,,30 odd years since it graced our screens, easy to get mixed up👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerjames398 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 And the theme song, could bring a tear to a glass eye😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Worrier Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 6 hours ago, been here before said: So bad it was good. Was it not on or around the same time as Tour of Duty? Interesting fact about Sheila Florance who played Lizzie is that although she died in 1991, had she lived she would be 106. So sad to hear that. My heart goes out to her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfan Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Love PCBH... I have the full boxset ... collecting them cost me a lot of money ... 692 Episodes. Watched it on STV ... when Tour of Duty used to be on after it. Watched it on Channel 5 when it was on there. And watched the boxset twice. Classic programming. Tommy Dysart who played Jock Stewart just died the other day ... a great character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=artTYCdq9XQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, heartsfan said: Love PCBH... I have the full boxset ... collecting them cost me a lot of money ... 692 Episodes. Watched it on STV ... when Tour of Duty used to be on after it. Watched it on Channel 5 when it was on there. And watched the boxset twice. Classic programming. Tommy Dysart who played Jock Stewart just died the other day ... a great character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=artTYCdq9XQ Did you like Vinegar Tits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfan Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Did you like Vinegar Tits? Another great character. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, heartsfan said: Watched it on STV ... when Tour of Duty used to be on after it. That was it. About 2 in the morning too. Was it any wonder I was always late for school 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 hours ago, jonesy said: Half the women in that clip would get to at least the semi-finals of a Nicola Sturgeon look-a-like contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 hours ago, heartsfan said: Love PCBH... I have the full boxset ... collecting them cost me a lot of money ... 692 Episodes. Watched it on STV ... when Tour of Duty used to be on after it. Watched it on Channel 5 when it was on there. And watched the boxset twice. Classic programming. Tommy Dysart who played Jock Stewart just died the other day ... a great character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=artTYCdq9XQ Tour of duty then the metal show, the Power Hour. I'm pretty sure married with children was in there somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 11 hours ago, jonesy said: Half the women in that clip would get to at least the semi-finals of a Nicola Sturgeon look-a-like contest. What about miss west Lothian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfan Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Smithee said: Tour of duty then the metal show, the Power Hour. I'm pretty sure married with children was in there somewhere Sometimes Taxi was on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I remember in those wee hours somethinh called Winds of Change. Just wee segments of people amd their lives, around the world. I remember one on a young Indonesian boxer who had lost all 9 of his fights but was convinced he was going to make it. Anybody else remember Winds of Change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Smithee said: Tour of duty then the metal show, the Power Hour. I'm pretty sure married with children was in there somewhere Was this around the late 80s? I vaguely remember staying up to watch tour of duty. Think wcw wrestling was on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Just now, superjack said: Was this around the late 80s? I vaguely remember staying up to watch tour of duty. Think wcw wrestling was on as well. Late 80s early 90s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Smithee said: Late 80s early 90s I remember clocking these programmes in 89, uear I left school. Stayed up late most nights watching. Always knackered cycling into work at half 6 the following morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 There was a Scottish male guard in Cell Block H as well, I think. A real ******* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Tour of Duty was the Vietnam one, right? Cracking soundtrack iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Smithee said: Late 80s early 90s Yes Cell Block H started around 1987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Nookie Bear said: There was a Scottish male guard in Cell Block H as well, I think. A real ******* Jock Stewart, iirc. A right b... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Nookie Bear said: Tour of Duty was the Vietnam one, right? Cracking soundtrack iirc Paint it Black was the feem toon, iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Tour of Duty was the Vietnam one, right? Cracking soundtrack iirc Aye. I thought this rung a bell, done a search and found a post I made frim 5 years ago... Sgt Zeke- the battle hardened vet steering his rookies through their tour with a mixture of tough love and common sense. A father figure, a little bit distant as like Billy Brown he'd seen things and been places... took it hard when one of his boys got hit. Tried not to show it... Good lookin flyboy chopper pilot who always seemed to be taking his aviators off or carrying out some insane medivac. Simple farmer type boy. Struggled at first to adjust to army life, just wanted to go home to Mary Anne and raise kids and a crop. Now a hardened pro, The Sgts right hand man. Token black guy unhappy at fighting the white mans war. Just looking forward to getting back to 'the world' and his brothers on the lower East side. Token new character in every episode who only had a few weeks left to go who you knew would die before the titles rolled. A slower and more sombre closing theme ala The Sweeney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Myself and Mrs tjambo are in the process of watching this through on YouTube. It’s certainly showing its age but is still a really good watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerjames398 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 6 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Yes Cell Block H started around 1987 Yea 87 i think, the year stv went through the night,,a game changer😂..it also gave us "the hitman and her"😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordiegords Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Loved cell block H, was on around midnight so as a teenager I had put the tv on in the bedroom and pretty much sit right next to it so I didn’t wake my folks, brilliant show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfan Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 13 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: There was a Scottish male guard in Cell Block H as well, I think. A real ******* I mentioned this above ... Tommy Dysart played Jock Stewart. He died last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=artTYCdq9XQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehibsareintheirbeds Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 I'm sure I remember watching it on stv and grampian (managed to get a signal somehow) in the early 90s- and grampian was a year or two ahead- double the fun. So many late nights. So many great characters too- Lou Kelly was another great baddie and had a weird early crush on doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 11 hours ago, millerjames398 said: Yea 87 i think, the year stv went through the night,,a game changer😂..it also gave us "the hitman and her"😂😂😂 Yes it was def 1987 , I tended to avoid the hit man and her... that was odd \;0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 54 minutes ago, thehibsareintheirbeds said: early crush on doreen oh dear Actually even though the sets were made of lego the acting was not too bad really and even though the storylines were OTT the show did explore some serious issues sensitively...drug use, lesbianism, mental health. suicide etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Noleen Burke has just been transferred to Barnhurst. Loved her character. She was feckin’ hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerjames398 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Yes it was def 1987 , I tended to avoid the hit man and her... that was odd \;0 It had one of the funniest things I've ever seen,,they were at flicks "premier" nite spot in brechin, and part of the show was pete waterman doin a bit training with brechin city,,in pure white plimsoles, goes without sayin 1st time he goes to kick the ball, he goes arse over tit and lands on the muddy pitch,,had me and my sister in stitches 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 50 minutes ago, millerjames398 said: It had one of the funniest things I've ever seen,,they were at flicks "premier" nite spot in brechin, and part of the show was pete waterman doin a bit training with brechin city,,in pure white plimsoles, goes without sayin 1st time he goes to kick the ball, he goes arse over tit and lands on the muddy pitch,,had me and my sister in stitches 😂 hes a right wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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