Yes. I think all of us of a certain age feel that way. TV hero, bless him. You always got the feeling that he was about to burst out laughing and take all the others with him. Such warmth!
I grew up with this as a child of the 70`s it was magic (never did me any harm) , my children grew up with the telly tubbies (if that's the correct spelling) who couldn't even speak English, so in fairness, we have not progressed....long live Brian Cant, a top bloke.....
Yes.A BBC Product. But what entertainment he gave. I wish they would bring it back. With Celebrity Editions. I reckon it would be quite good in the ratings. With Jonathan Cohen.
Love this. I have such fond memories of Brian Cant, but it’s also fascinating to see a young Tony Robinson at work. And it boggles the mind how they got through that song! Not only do you have to remember the words, it takes brilliant timing. I feel like I’ve just had a workout just by listening to it!
If I tried for the rest of my life to sing this, I couldn't. Amazing. Such talented people. Might not be to everyones taste, but it is an amazing thing to do. Brilliant.
Aaah Brian, you were so wonderful, you have no idea how much you made my childhood a happy one. I adored you. You were warm, funny, engaging and utterly lovable. Wish you'd been my Dad
You know, looking at these clips from those dark and distant days of the '70s makes me very emotional. I was a kid when I was watching this. Many of my family were still alive. Now? Time can be cruel. if I had the power, I wish I could turn back time, and never leave it. I hate this society we live in now, seriously. I must stop watching these clips from my past, just makes me feel even more depressed. Yet I can't help myself. Lol.
@Jeet27 Indeed. Toni Arthur, Brian Cant, Floella Benjamin, Carol Leader, Fred Harris and all the others, still remembered, still loved. Can you honestly say that the screaming maniacs that pass for children's TV presenters nowadays will still be remembered in 25 months, let alone 25 years?
I thought it was Tony Aitken, who does the "Pity Poor Tom" speech in Blackadder II while hopping around the graveyard when Blackadder gets threatened by Bishop of Bath & Wells. Was also in Open All Hours
One of the finest kid's TV shows to ever come out of the box. Strongly influenced my ideas of performance, along with Sesame Street, The Muppets, The Goodies, Monty Python, Peter Sellers, The Goons, Mel Brooks.
I was a Child and you were there guiding me through windows round, arched and square through my childhood teaching smiles and in your way to learn about our world today Hamble and Dapple the horse who no one remembers of course, but I do, and I will always remember you so now you have passed on.... Did your family know that the amazing stuff you did is all wrapped up within this little kid, from play school and play away I lived with you from day to day you taught me right from wrong and also how to sing along.... I heard the news today OH BOY! How I cried, They told me that Brian Cant had died. If this man was your father, husband, family, or friend my heart bleeds for you We knew him our whole lives A generation Brian Cant The people you left behind are the proudest on the planet God bless
What fabulous memories. Playaway was a staple in our house... hee hee..... I also remember Rolf Harris singing and I had to slow the 'Record down' just to work out what was being sung... Love it love it... jolly good clean fun... :0)x
Now great TV for bored adults. I was a boy/teenager when this was first dropped onto BBC2 and immediately "got it". The whole thing's a send up - these actors are all about larging it up, with the bloody cheek of being paid licence fees to do it. How sweet it was. Brian Cant was hysterical - should have been Tom Baker's successor as Dr Who. Bite on the quality of his Trumpton narrations, pick a ripe snippette of Dappledown Farm, luxuriate in Play Away's masterclass of whimsy. Enjoy.
He had already been in Doctor Who twice. Once in the William Hartnell story The Daleks Master Plan(one of the surviving episodes still exists)and in the Patrick Troughton story The Dominators which exists in its entirety although sadly Brian is killed off rather quickly but you can still tell from the scenes that are left he was a fine actor. Yeah I can see he would have been a good Doctor Who.
Wonderful clip, thanks! I always loved Brian Cant and so did my two sons when they were little. Bric a Brac was a great favourite as well as Trumpton etc. We went to see Brian in the stage show he did with pianist Jonathan Cohen. Great entertainment.
Ah, the wonderful Brian Cant, who will be greatly missed. I didn't know Tony Robinson was in Playaway! But you do get a few frames at the end of this video of another cast member who went on to notable things: Jeremy Irons.
Remember this well I used to go in my next door neighbours house to watch it in colour because we had black & white tv but most people had black & white tv's in them days but it's BS what the media say about the 70's it was a great decade the best .
We always had colour TV growing up in the early 80's but it's true there was a lot of Black and White telly sets still around then. I'm not sure when B/W sets finally went out of fashion but they must've lasted well in to the 1980's?
nobody says anything about the 70s because it's always overshadowed by the much more culturally significant decades of the 60s and 80s that surround it, but that's not to say many people criticize it
@@andknuckles101 Bagpuss was 1974. Wasn't he culturally significant? Seriously though, I was born in 65 and although I like a lot of 70s music, it's the late 60s and early 80s stuff that is closest to my heart and makes me want to go back. Even though the eighties were crap in most other respects.
Brian Cant died many years ago. Toni Arthur works as a voice / public speaking coach Tony Robinson now presents the UK's archaeology show "Time Team". he becema e a real star in the comedy series "Blackadder" in the 1980s. I grew up with Playaway and it's quality TV. Yes, it's dated, but for younger children it's ideal entertainment.
Yep!! He was also on Play School. Actually he's not the only famous person to appear on Kids TV before they were actually famous. One major example is Hugh Fraser who was in Rainbow in the days before Rod, Jane and Freddy. (I can't remember what the group was called, but he did a bit of a song and dance act along with two others.) Later of course Hugh Fraser became better known as Hastings in Poirot and Wellington in Sharpe.
Play school started it then play away came along, I had a gay friend when I was around six who loved the musical theatre of that show. I invited him to my wedding years later, he came alone giving us a rose bowl, never heard from him again.
This is so good on such a number of levels. I still come back if I need cheering up. I love how Tony's laugh causes Toni to almost break down. Also, the fact that these guys had probably one rehearsal before recording, just shows what professionals they are 🙂
Brian Cant- The man who brought tv to life for so many. Brian you will always have a special place in my heart. RIP dear friend ❤️
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Yes. I think all of us of a certain age feel that way. TV hero, bless him. You always got the feeling that he was about to burst out laughing and take all the others with him. Such warmth!
Such a sweetie we worked in lego land many yrs ago fascinating to talk to :) bless him ❤
Yes, certainly.
As a kid I always thought Brian Cant had a slight otherworldly air. An absolute legend. R.I.P
I grew up with this as a child of the 70`s it was magic (never did me any harm) , my children grew up with the telly tubbies (if that's the correct spelling) who couldn't even speak English, so in fairness, we have not progressed....long live Brian Cant, a top bloke.....
RIP Brian Cant ,a children's tv legend
And a little Older.
Rest In Peace Brian Cant. Thank You for a fun childhood watching TV in the 1970's.
Mum, what's a harem?
RIP Brian Cant, the man who could and did. What an awesome children's presenter, who brightened up so many childhoods, including mine. Thank You. .x.
Yes.A BBC Product. But what entertainment he gave. I wish they would bring it back. With Celebrity Editions. I reckon it would be quite good in the ratings. With Jonathan Cohen.
By Jove, he certainly entertained my childhood too. I remember him very well, even over 40 years later (I am now fifty one!)
Love this. I have such fond memories of Brian Cant, but it’s also fascinating to see a young Tony Robinson at work. And it boggles the mind how they got through that song! Not only do you have to remember the words, it takes brilliant timing. I feel like I’ve just had a workout just by listening to it!
Did Baldrick have a cunning plan to sing that song at 100 mph? I don't think that I could cope with that speed as I wouldn't have any breath left!!!
If I tried for the rest of my life to sing this, I couldn't. Amazing. Such talented people. Might not be to everyones taste, but it is an amazing thing to do. Brilliant.
RIP. Properly talented and just solid good. Sleep well Brian.
Aaah Brian, you were so wonderful, you have no idea how much you made my childhood a happy one. I adored you. You were warm, funny, engaging and utterly lovable. Wish you'd been my Dad
R.I.P.. As so many here have said before me, Brian, you WERE a legend both on this & Play School.
You know, looking at these clips from those dark and distant days of the '70s makes me very emotional. I was a kid when I was watching this. Many of my family were still alive. Now? Time can be cruel. if I had the power, I wish I could turn back time, and never leave it. I hate this society we live in now, seriously. I must stop watching these clips from my past, just makes me feel even more depressed. Yet I can't help myself. Lol.
Use to watch this after the pub on a saturday afternoon !
Yes. Not just you! My dear old Dad, loved it!
Wow. Who else wants a shot at Toni Arthur?
I could have done so many naughty naughty things to her
Why, do are you a marksman with a gun?
R.I.P Brian Cant.
You made my TV childhood so happy and entertaining.
Imagine the Rehearsals for this.
RIP Brian
Toni Arthur....I was about 12 here, and I was so head over heels in love with that woman :( And hey....there's Baldrick with them.
I was under 10 at the time and remember Toni Arthur very well. Did Baldrick have a cunning plan to entertain the nation's youth?
Very fun camp actions..very tricky to do..
What talent..what great fun..
Brian Can, and always will live on in my memories.
Loved Play Away, so many fond memories. Especially the Lovely Julie Stevens, who was a very early crush of mine.
Rest In peace Brian Cant - You were the voice of my childhood, a true diamond of a children's TV presenter ;).
Brought joy to many children, I being one of them.
I remember watching this back in the early 70s on our black and white tv!
Awesome entertainers in an awesome childrens programme.
PLAY SCHOOL BACK IN THE DAY LOVED IT
Brian Cant my on screen Dad. Complete Legend
This was the TV they showed me as a child, it's no wonder I turned out like I did.
@Jeet27 Indeed.
Toni Arthur, Brian Cant, Floella Benjamin, Carol Leader, Fred Harris and all the others, still remembered, still loved.
Can you honestly say that the screaming maniacs that pass for children's TV presenters nowadays will still be remembered in 25 months, let alone 25 years?
I absolutely adored Play Away. Brian Cant was a genius at being funny and nicely entertaining. This song is terrific.
Tony Robinson looks like Charles Hawtrey from the Carry On films.
I thought Patrick Troughton from _Doctor Who_ was the closest comparison...!
I thought it was Tony Aitken, who does the "Pity Poor Tom" speech in Blackadder II while hopping around the graveyard when Blackadder gets threatened by Bishop of Bath & Wells. Was also in Open All Hours
I thought the same 😀
I was thinking Patrick Troughton (who'd recently been Dr Who!)
@@MrPoupard He did have a similar hair style to Patrick. Looked like Tony's dress sense was influenced by Dr Who too.
RIP fella, there goes part of my childhood
Just wonderfully magical..lovely memories x
I remember singing this at school and being taught to roll our r's corrrrectly. I think i was 5 😂
Compare this to kids TV today....
RIP Brian Cant. 12 July 1933 - 19 June 2017.
some Playschool presenters can look forward to a healthy retirement.
Brian Cant
Brian Cant was born just six months after my father's cousin Janet (her birthday was 10th January). She lived a further four years!
jesus, i saw this when it was first on......
I'm 7 again....time flies bye....I love those days :-)
I can't believe I forgot that song til now! OMG! Classic telly that was! Loved it!
One of the finest kid's TV shows to ever come out of the box. Strongly influenced my ideas of performance, along with Sesame Street, The Muppets, The Goodies, Monty Python, Peter Sellers, The Goons, Mel Brooks.
This just wandered thru my mind, which it does every few years. Its always wonderful to see it. Ty 😊
RIP Brian Can't. Than you for some lovely childhood memories.
BRIAN CANT NOT ONLY PLAY SCHOOL AND PLAY AWAY BUT ALSO CHIGLEY TRUMPTON AND CAMBERWICK GREEN....... RIP YOU TALENTED MAN YOU..
What are Saturday Afternoons now. That was the theme,Doesn't really matter if it's Rain or Shine.
rip brian cant.. part of my childhood
Can't believe I used to watch this - and I remember the words to this 'song'!
Brian Cant: Brian definitely Can. What a legend.
Good old Baldrick... Robinson's a history buff and delver : D
I was a Child and you were there
guiding me through windows round, arched and square
through my childhood
teaching smiles
and in your way
to learn about our world today
Hamble and Dapple the horse
who no one remembers of course,
but I do,
and I will always remember you
so now you have passed on....
Did your family know
that the amazing stuff
you did
is all wrapped up
within this little kid,
from play school and play away
I lived with you from day to day
you taught me right from wrong
and also how to sing along....
I heard the news today OH BOY!
How I cried, They told me that Brian Cant had died.
If this man was your father, husband, family, or friend
my heart bleeds for you
We knew him our whole lives
A generation
Brian Cant The people you left behind are the proudest on the planet
God bless
A lovely tribute.
A legend. He had a natural style and outstanding imagination. He changed the direction of Children's TV
I vow to show this to my 5-year old to show what real talent is.
What fabulous memories. Playaway was a staple in our house... hee hee..... I also remember Rolf Harris singing and I had to slow the 'Record down' just to work out what was being sung... Love it love it... jolly good clean fun... :0)x
Rolf Harris and good clean fun. Of only we knew. What a shame.
@@davidmansell5986 .. Indeed, memories marred for sure.. :(
absolutely amazing
Brian Cant. The big brother I never had.
I remember this. Very well remember it. Ah, those where the days.
Now great TV for bored adults. I was a boy/teenager when this was first dropped onto BBC2 and immediately "got it". The whole thing's a send up - these actors are all about larging it up, with the bloody cheek of being paid licence fees to do it. How sweet it was.
Brian Cant was hysterical - should have been Tom Baker's successor as Dr Who. Bite on the quality of his Trumpton narrations, pick a ripe snippette of Dappledown Farm, luxuriate in Play Away's masterclass of whimsy.
Enjoy.
He had already been in Doctor Who twice. Once in the William Hartnell story The Daleks Master Plan(one of the surviving episodes still exists)and in the Patrick Troughton story The Dominators which exists in its entirety although sadly Brian is killed off rather quickly but you can still tell from the scenes that are left he was a fine actor. Yeah I can see he would have been a good Doctor Who.
RIP Brian Cant
"Daddy, what's a 'harem'?"
Standard Answer Number 1 : Don't know. Ask your mother.
Mother: I don’t know let’s Google it! 😆
@Hugh Jones Tell your daddy he'll find out what a eunuch is in a minute.
This was the 70s. Every coffee table had the joy of sex on it.😂
This brings back memories of much simpler times. Thanks to you all. RIP Brian.
Remember before anyone criticises thi...... remember this was the style of childrens TV back then and it was great.
Ahh Saturday afternoon BBC2 was bliss, thank you for the memories.
Yes.
At first glance I actually thought Tony Robinson was Patrick Troughton from Doctor Who!!
definitely!!
and me!
Tony Robinson when he had hair! What a great clip.
OMG I really fancied Tony Arthur.
Join the queue!
Wonderful clip, thanks! I always loved Brian Cant and so did my two sons when they were little. Bric a Brac was a great favourite as well as Trumpton etc. We went to see Brian in the stage show he did with pianist Jonathan Cohen. Great entertainment.
Crazy memoires.....
Not enough songs on kids TV nowadays mention harems I always say.
Also Brian, Derek Griffiths and Fred Harris were the faces of my early childhood.
Sad loss, thank you brian, rest in peace xxx
Gosh I remember this
so so so so good
Such fun and brilliance! a hoot seeing Tony Robinson there too!
RIP Brian.
You will be missed.
Absolutely loved playaway. Great memories
Ah, the wonderful Brian Cant, who will be greatly missed. I didn't know Tony Robinson was in Playaway! But you do get a few frames at the end of this video of another cast member who went on to notable things: Jeremy Irons.
And Johnny Ball and Anita Dobson.
LMAO all these years.....i've loved Tony Robinson and didn't realise i had seen him so many years before on this show!
He obviously had a cunning plan to entertain kids in the days before Blackadder's historical endeavours. Well done, Sir Baldrick!
Remember this well I used to go in my next door neighbours house to watch it in colour because we had black & white tv but most people had black & white tv's in them days but it's BS what the media say about the 70's it was a great decade the best .
We always had colour TV growing up in the early 80's but it's true there was a lot of Black and White telly sets still around then. I'm not sure when B/W sets finally went out of fashion but they must've lasted well in to the 1980's?
@@U2QuoZepplin There are 6000 black and white TVs still in use in the UK.
nobody says anything about the 70s because it's always overshadowed by the much more culturally significant decades of the 60s and 80s that surround it, but that's not to say many people criticize it
@@andknuckles101 Bagpuss was 1974. Wasn't he culturally significant?
Seriously though, I was born in 65 and although I like a lot of 70s music, it's the late 60s and early 80s stuff that is closest to my heart and makes me want to go back. Even though the eighties were crap in most other respects.
God, i'm knackered now....
RIP Bian. A fixture of my formative years. You Legend!
wow..i feel 2 again..made my head go just like it did all them yrs ago...thanx for the clip x x x x
I remember watching this. Good tv.
Great stuff, if used today , would go a treat.
This was such a great programme.
Cant was one of the greatest of all Enlightenment philosophers
Toni Robinsons hip movements are so camp but so funny I just have to keep watching it, LOL.
used to love this as a child!
Brian Cant died many years ago.
Toni Arthur works as a voice / public speaking coach
Tony Robinson now presents the UK's archaeology show "Time Team". he becema e a real star in the comedy series "Blackadder" in the 1980s.
I grew up with Playaway and it's quality TV. Yes, it's dated, but for younger children it's ideal entertainment.
i LOVED watching this as a kid
My dad looks just like Brian Cant. He frequently got mistaken for him. About the same age.
Bloody marvellous stuff!
Playful, funny, enchanting. Just lovely.
I love the game
I remember watching this on a best of kids tv 70s VHS.
Now this is what I call entertainment.
@Jeet27 you took the words right out of my mouth!
Fantastic!
She came to my school when I was 8 and sang to us.A magical day.there must be a lot of ex children who remember her.
Yep!! He was also on Play School. Actually he's not the only famous person to appear on Kids TV before they were actually famous. One major example is Hugh Fraser who was in Rainbow in the days before Rod, Jane and Freddy. (I can't remember what the group was called, but he did a bit of a song and dance act along with two others.) Later of course Hugh Fraser became better known as Hastings in Poirot and Wellington in Sharpe.
Good Lord, Poirot!
Play school started it then play away came along, I had a gay friend when I was around six who loved the musical theatre of that show. I invited him to my wedding years later, he came alone giving us a rose bowl, never heard from him again.
Classic haven holidays party dance.
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Take me back
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Brian Cant is amazing!
Even as a child, Cant always gave me the creeps
This is so good on such a number of levels. I still come back if I need cheering up. I love how Tony's laugh causes Toni to almost break down. Also, the fact that these guys had probably one rehearsal before recording, just shows what professionals they are 🙂
Yeah, this is presumably recorded multicamera as live. It's an incredible performance, really.
Passing by
Thats such a lovely genuine moment 😊
I have a cunning plan how to sing this song at breakneck speed!
@@angelacooper2661 🤣
Toni arthur❤