I'd forgotten how good the Fast Show was. I'm going to find more of them when we settle down for dinner and the TV tonight.
As a further digression, Mark Williams, who played several characters in the Fast Show, has just split from his wife and bought a house in Piddinghoe. His wife complained...
That's more stuff I didn't know. The inspiration for coughing Bob Fleming - brilliant. I've actually gone and googled Jack on YouTube - there's one from the 70s I guess - the cars are a trip down memory lane!
Dazzer, thank you for taking the time and trouble to post that. It's all news to me. I knew he was into his hunting shooting and fishing, hence my theory of it being fishing line. From what you say, film reels are much more likely. In spite of my not being into any of those country pursuits, I...
Dazzer, I've been meaning to ask.
Have you got any idea what Jack Hargreaves had on all those reels in his shed? Is it fishing line, sorted by type of fish he wants to catch?
It's been bugging me and I've got to find out.