I know her approach to some of the questions are not to everyone’s taste but I must say I admire her no nonsense straight to the point attitude. It was lovely to hear her speak so kindly about Sheila Florance and Fiona Spence and some of the other cast members. Loved the interview thanks guys.
This is a pretty good interview. A few are saying that she's over it and stuff, but the fact is that she did agree to do the interview, and fully acknowledges that Prisoner was a huge stepping stone for her acting career. But it is understandable that she doesn't get the obsession with it 40 years later, because it was just one job of many for her. At the same time, the obsession by some fans can be taken as a compliment for great work on a great series, since many of these Prisoner actors were so good that they brought to life some of the most amazing characters who seemed real. I like Colette's no nonsense and candid approach to the interview. Not much in the way of emotion from her over Prisoner, but that's understandable, it was so long ago now! And another thing we need to remember is that as fans, we are admirers of the show and watch episodes over and over. To the actors it was a job and they don't watch and re-watch episodes years later, so they might not remember much in the way of details about scenes etc. I think Colette was keeping it real for where we're at in 2022. But sorry Colette, all I could hear throughout this interview was Doreen talking serious.. lol. She still sounds so young and her voice is very distinctive!
Nice to see people have had successful lives and are still with us. We must remember that actors are not their characters but they are great at acting their characters.
Yes but be humble and polite. If not for the fans, she wouldn't have had a job. She got really mad because one cast member had a go at Grundy/Fremantle and the conditions they worked under and she became angry as they were her employer at Neighbours at the time the comments were msde. She spat the dummy about it. Seems she can dish itbout but not take it. And let's be honest. This actor waa a household name solely because of their role in prisoner. They should be grateful.
This interview with Colette was absolutely amazing! Her no-nonsense approach to life allows us to know what she truly thinks and feels. And I get it, Prisoner was a job, one of many through her career. As fans we have the pleasure of revisiting the show time and time again but for Colette it's such a long time ago that details become hazy. Hell there are things I don't remember about my life 20 years ago. I respect her answers. A big thank you to Colette, and to everyone who were involved in this interview.
That crying scene she did after she tried to commit suicide, lying in bed when Kevin visit her was brilliant. Every time I see it, I get tears in my eyes.
Hilarious the way Collette talks about being good with working with babies and so casually and unceremoniously says 'cos I stole one - or something ..." lol .
Thanks guys for organising this interview for us all to enjoy. When the actresses say it was just a job and can’t understand why people were and are still obsessed by Prisoner? I wish they could understand it from a fans point of view. Because we as viewers really do enjoy it so much, even 40 yrs later! Also we’re very passionate about the characters and the storylines and can often relate to them through our own life experiences. So to me, it’s gotta be a good to know that they’ve touched so many people with their acting skills.
Her unflinching lack of sentimentality or "showbiz fluffiness" is quite challenging! I expect many big fans find her stance a difficult pill to swallow, but I respect her honesty and authenticity. And it was good to hear her explanation of some behind the scenes goings-on in Prisoner and Neighbours that fans have often wondered about
@@TalkingPrisoner Yes, and I also suspect she doesn't need or see Prisoner as her "pension pot" as much as Maggie or Val - who I think continue to "play the game" as a result (but deep down probably hold a similar stance to Colette). The interviews are bloody brilliant guys, and have become a part of my life! Thank you for everything you do. Super-appreciated!
I really enjoyed this interview and Colette’s honesty about her Prisoner frustrations, but reluctantly okay to talk about it for the almighty dollar. I loved her facial expressions at some of the more inane fan questions 😂! 90 minutes wasn’t enough - let’s hope she does release a “tell all” book.
I really loved this interview, probably one of my favourites so far. I’ve always loved her dry wit and honesty about the struggle to understand the obsession with prisoner after all these years. Loved learning bits about her career I didn’t know before. Nice work boys as always
Hi Paul You played Martin (Shrimp), Peter (Stefan Dennis) Brother who had asthma in the show and you played an earlier role of a friend to Danny, Linda's son who Fletch was caring for. Would love to hear your thoughts on what is was like asxa child actor on Prisoner. Maybe you could contact the fellas and come on the show? 😊
Love that end part, when she says she's got to leave & you start the spiel about the podcasts & she comes back & says I'm still trying to leave & you promptly say, I'll make you go, You've been paroled & cut the whole thing off. I bet you thought. Sod it, cut to the music LOL. The funniest moment yet in all 40 Eps. I Loved the part when she was praising Shelia Florence. The rest about Talking Prisoner seemed a chore to her, but hey we all knew the interview would be like that. Great job Matt & Ken.
@@TalkingPrisoner Yeah as I mentioned all 40 of them, plus you've asked a few questions of mine! Looking forward to Glenda's :) A very humble & delightful person.
Collette speaks about crying scenes… I remember some episodes when Monica pushed her to the floor and she cried and then moved when she was meant to be crying ! Hysterical! I think around episode 30? And another time in the half way house (with Kevin’s mum and Lizzie and the saucepan) it was hysterically bad crying !! Hahahaha
@@TalkingPrisoner yes I do and my brothers trying to sing that song for me. This is one of the best shows ever nothing can beat it and it's better than the other one Wentworth it has the best story line and actresses for it Liz was my favourite
Yes! I have been waiting for this episode I just finished watching your interview with Val Lehman. What an interesting lady she is. I am thoroughly enjoying these interviews. keep up the great work team. It is much appreciated.
I think because Colette is very honest and straight-talking, she doesn't always say what people expect or want her to say, she just speaks her mind truthfully and she isn't sentimental about it and people don't like it. I found this interview she did a few months ago th-cam.com/video/cFYu0B7wbP8/w-d-xo.html some of the comments are saying she is bitter towards Neighbours but I don't see it, I just don't see any sign that she was bitter, all I saw was that she was honest about how she felt. People expect her to say ''oh I loved it, oh this is great that's great'' but she doesn't, she says how she feels and doesn't sugar coat it.
I've just watched Glenda Linscott's interview. She is very different from Colette, she doesn't want to say anything bad about anyone or anything and I like her. She comes across as a kind-hearted nice person. But for some reason, I still prefer Colette's harder more no-nonsense style. I can't explain why but I really think Glenda is a lovely sweet person but Colette would be more interesting to talk to because she would tell you straight but Glenda is so nice she would just want to just say something nice and not offend anyone.
I also wonder if there was less politics in that final era of the show. For a start, Glenda seemingly got on well with all the key cast members (no one else from her time has alluded to any difficulties with her either) and counts some of them as close friends to this day.
Thought Colette was a great interview. Straight to the point, hilarious wry sense of humour and doesn't mince her words which made for a rapid pace. She mentioned the last 3 months being her favourite period which I think really showed on screen. The character was at her most likeable and entertaining in this era. Also interested in her comment about Anne Phelan being free of ego which made for a refreshing change......in contrast to whom I wonder? ;)
Colette is a very dry wit. I could see that, clearly. She lacks the sentimental aspect us fans expect her and want her to have for prisoner and Doreen. However I can understand this as it is just a job at the end of the day. I found her amusing and would have loved some episode breakdowns as she was involved in an awful lot in her 300 plus episodes.
Hi Dave, I had so many episodes to talk to Colette about as like you said she was involved in so many great storylines but time was against us and sadly i dont think Colette will come back for a second interview. Matt
@@TalkingPrisoner that’s a shame Matt. She seemed very honest, I’d love to have heard her thoughts on some other actors in the show, especially ones in the first 100 episodes !
I saw Collette fairly recently visited Corbridge in Northumberland in the UK after she visited Hadrians Wall. I'd like to know if possible if she enjoyed Corbridge? I believe she visited the Angel Inn one of the best places for food. I wonder if she visited anywhere else in Corbrige or indeed Northumberland on her visit. Could my questions be passed on to her if possible? If she'd be amenable to answering? Thanks guys, and Collette for a great interview.
Hey Ken hey Matt .I just finished listening to Collette's interview. Another great job. Thanks for bringing up the mini Busettes.I always wondered where that name came from and, for that matter, what it actually meant; now I get it. Interesting commentfrom Collette about having to talk about prisoner for so many years and getting tired of it .Jane Clifton made a similar comment on UTube one time.Everyone kept calling her Margo and she said :"after 40 years you think you could use my real name." Also interesting comment regarding Elspeth and Fiona. I always felt that some of the best scenes were the heart-to-heart conversations between Meg and Vera. It's nice to know that they really were good friends in real life also. Another great job guys. Final comment : I'm still hoping for an interview with Jane. Any thoughts as to if /when that might happen? 👍
@@chrisw9643 I took it that she was referring to some of the other actresses having a lot of ego. But Annie didn’t. Val Lehman often came across as egotistical, so it could’ve been a bit of shade towards Val???
She clearly didn't want to talk about Prisoner and she made it clear she only did this interview for money... Kind of sad but I wonder if it was because she knew everyone hated her character, Doreen, or if she was mad they recognize her in the streets as "doreen" I wish she'd elaborate on why she hates her time on Prisoner so much and if she really did hate it that much then why did she stay for so long?
Love what she said about crying scenes as it's always something that bugs me in tv shows. If an actor is crap at crying why have them cry? There's plenty of other ways to express emotion other that bawling your eyes out. It's always painful to watch actors who are bad at it trying to force it.
Colette is amazing but you can tell after 40 odd years she's utterly fed up talking with prisoner, can't blame her but it spoils the illusion a wee bit lol
She says she only did this interview because she was paid to do it... she is very bitter about her time on Prisoner and the people who are still fans of the show... Doreen was one of the most annoying characters and I wonder if that's the reason for her bitterness... She made it clear that she hates the show and the fans but I want to know why... (Lexie, Doreen, Maxine, and Marlene are widely known as the most annoying characters -- Lexie being the aboslute worst.)
I think she said in the interview why she didn't like it. She said it was tough filming 15 hour days and she obviously didn't get on with all of her colleagues.
Penkridge was a real prison as well as the name of a prison in the show? I didn't know that. They probably wouldn't allow that today, ie. for the real name of a prison to be used in a TV show.
That money is so tight on Neighbours that cast have unpaid breaks in their contracts and the whole production was stood down last year on zero pay makes the claim of getting a redundancy payout resulting in re-writes because she wanted to leave is quite ludicrous. The truth will come out here.
Hmmm. Possibly. However it is widely rumoured that the longest serving cast members (which may or may not have included Colette) are being paid hefty pay packets, and this possibly explains why Neighbours was so costly to produce - and contributed to its demise. It was hard to see where else the money was spent - on what is clearly a very modestly produced show in other respects.
@@Sunstroke possibly. I find it hard to believe that she was racist towards Shareena Clanton - perhaps we'll never know, because the investigation outcome was not made public
Surprised she did this .. she was so anti Prisoner and very anti the fans , telling them to “get over it “.. she’s done little since .. so she should be grateful
@@richardgodber8369 She's been in Neighbours for nearly 10 years, she's done pretty well. I can understand her telling fans to get over it, I like the show but, from personal experience, some of the fans are too obsessive. btw Maggie Kirkpatrick has said similar things.
It's a job at the end of the day! It's like asking you to talk about working in tesco 40 years ago for example, she isn't sentimental but has done various interviews and reunions over the years. She's entitlted to pick and choose if and when she talks about the show.
This is fabulous. I could listen to Colette talk all day. The thing with the 'alternate Season 7 ending' also had Franky/Bridget with Vera as well. Pity that wasn't shown, but those final twenty eps were so good.
@@DistantCousin There's a huge chance they don't exist anymore. It's likely they're on the cutting room floor somewhere or on an old cold hardrive in a dark closet, but also likely they were destroyed.
@@patrickdoherty4527 Colette was a little disparaging about Prisoner fans and Val didn't like it. Theres something about it on YT I watched a while ago.
I never liked Doreen. And perhaps neither did Colette, and there in lies the problem. She did become like wallpaper after a while. Still, why do soap if you don't like the attention, and why keep talking about prisoner if you don't want others to? Colette does seem very talented all in all.
I don't think she keeps talking about it though, as far as i'm aware this is the first time she's done an interview about Prisoner in years and she talks about Neighbours and other stuff a lot in the interview anyway. Maybe she just decided to do this as a favour to the fans or because she knew Ken, who knows?. I don't get all the criticism of her when Maggie K constantly says she wants to move on from the show but still gives interviews over and over way more than Colette has and no one says anything. People worship Joan so they let it go with her but because Doreen is less popular they get mad at Colette.
@@ryanwilliams1800 You have a point. I think both actors have an issue with the characters being sadistic or stupid, and then some of the public subsequently confusing reality with television.
I absolutely love this interview, I'd love a night out with dor and lizzie LOL When colette played her final scenes with on screen husband kevin the emotion in it still makes me cry that scene in the hospital where Kevin talks about trying again is absolutely tear jerking the acting is incredible. I loved doreen's 80s perm As lizzie would say "bugger me gently" LOL 😆 😜 😂 🤣 😄
Would be amazing to have a night out with Shelia Florance, Could you imagine the fun haha. Would have been amazing to interview her if she was still around.
@@TalkingPrisoner I once knew a drag queen who did lizzie to a T It was propper funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Are you interviewing patsy king? Maybe send wendy a memo LOL Erica Davidson is a legend 😍😍😍😍😍
@@TalkingPrisoner I absolutely love your channel amazing, I look forward every week to your interviews, My childhood in the 80s was spent skiving of school the day after "Prisoner" aired in England Lizzie always reminded us of Hilda ogden from Coronaton Street The camp as Christmas one liners always had "bugger" in them always made us laugh as teenagers, the scene in the court when lizzie is in the Chambers with the judges is absolutely hilarious always had her eye on the grog LOL the best one " "Mareejoanna" LOL
Great interview but am rather annoyed you asked my question wrongly. I never asked if she still has the Teddy Bear and never would as I know it annoys her! What I actually asked was a tongue in cheek question because I love Collettes humour, and it was "Hi Collette. I just wanted to ask has anyone ever asked you where your Teddy Bear is. I can't imagine they will have 🤣. Seriously I think you are hilarious when people ask things like that". I did enjoy the interview but with respect, if you are taking fan questions please ask them as they are.
@@TalkingPrisoner I did enjoy the interview but am annoyed as I wouldn't have asked something as wanky as that to someone who I know hates that question lol
@@DistantCousin I don't think so and she hardly mentioned Val (most of the ones who worked with Val don't talk about her much if at all) and I didn't see anything wrong with Colette, or with anything she said, in this interview. She is very straight-talking, I don't see an ego there, just honesty which some people can't handle.
@@DistantCousin Colette attended one of the Prisoner reunion events and expressed to fans she hadn't enjoyed the experience, would not do any more and attributed that to Val. Shame really.
I don’t believe for a minute that she’s forgotten anything about prisoner. Her attitude stinks. This is the most awkward interview I’ve seen . I thought I hated Doreen, I actually don’t , I hate collette
It was a job, just like a job you might have had working in a shop 30 years ago or something. She's an actress but it's still a job. What is so hard to undertstand about that? Yours is the only attitude that stinks!
@michelleevans4948, Almost every episode of this program that I have watched the actors from Prisoner have forgotten alot of the storylines they did. It's been 40 years since they acted in it. If you are even old enough to have been living in the early 1980's try to imagine remembering it all vividly. I was starting Junior High School in the early 80's and while I can remember it in to a degree it is quite vague. The older one gets the more distant and hazy the past becomes and the Prisoner actors went on to many other roles so it's ridiculous you saying such rude things about Colette.
@@ccgrey8731 I will say exactly what I want to say, because like you I have an opinion. I’m not half as rude as she is. I’ve watched all the reunion anniversaries that the cast has had over the decades, and the cast has said the same things I have. Good day to you 🙂
@@TalkingPrisoner absolutely loved it, literally laughed all the way through it.as always for me it's fascinating hearing about their time before,during and after prisoner.great interview guys 👍👏😃
I know her approach to some of the questions are not to everyone’s taste but I must say I admire her no nonsense straight to the point attitude. It was lovely to hear her speak so kindly about Sheila Florance and Fiona Spence and some of the other cast members. Loved the interview thanks guys.
This is a pretty good interview. A few are saying that she's over it and stuff, but the fact is that she did agree to do the interview, and fully acknowledges that Prisoner was a huge stepping stone for her acting career. But it is understandable that she doesn't get the obsession with it 40 years later, because it was just one job of many for her. At the same time, the obsession by some fans can be taken as a compliment for great work on a great series, since many of these Prisoner actors were so good that they brought to life some of the most amazing characters who seemed real.
I like Colette's no nonsense and candid approach to the interview. Not much in the way of emotion from her over Prisoner, but that's understandable, it was so long ago now! And another thing we need to remember is that as fans, we are admirers of the show and watch episodes over and over. To the actors it was a job and they don't watch and re-watch episodes years later, so they might not remember much in the way of details about scenes etc. I think Colette was keeping it real for where we're at in 2022. But sorry Colette, all I could hear throughout this interview was Doreen talking serious.. lol. She still sounds so young and her voice is very distinctive!
Nice to see people have had successful lives and are still with us. We must remember that actors are not their characters but they are great at acting their characters.
Yes but be humble and polite. If not for the fans, she wouldn't have had a job. She got really mad because one cast member had a go at Grundy/Fremantle and the conditions they worked under and she became angry as they were her employer at Neighbours at the time the comments were msde. She spat the dummy about it. Seems she can dish itbout but not take it. And let's be honest. This actor waa a household name solely because of their role in prisoner. They should be grateful.
This interview with Colette was absolutely amazing! Her no-nonsense approach to life allows us to know what she truly thinks and feels. And I get it, Prisoner was a job, one of many through her career. As fans we have the pleasure of revisiting the show time and time again but for Colette it's such a long time ago that details become hazy. Hell there are things I don't remember about my life 20 years ago. I respect her answers. A big thank you to Colette, and to everyone who were involved in this interview.
I enjoyed hearing Colette Mann talk about Sheila Florance (1916-1991)
That crying scene she did after she tried to commit suicide, lying in bed when Kevin visit her was brilliant. Every time I see it, I get tears in my eyes.
Hilarious the way Collette talks about being good with working with babies and so casually and unceremoniously says 'cos I stole one - or something ..." lol .
That was great fun. What a talented woman. Great interview.
Thanks guys for organising this interview for us all to enjoy. When the actresses say it was just a job and can’t understand why people were and are still obsessed by Prisoner? I wish they could understand it from a fans point of view. Because we as viewers really do enjoy it so much, even 40 yrs later! Also we’re very passionate about the characters and the storylines and can often relate to them through our own life experiences. So to me, it’s gotta be a good to know that they’ve touched so many people with their acting skills.
Wonderful lady and wonderful interview! Thank you to Talking Prisoner once again!
Her unflinching lack of sentimentality or "showbiz fluffiness" is quite challenging! I expect many big fans find her stance a difficult pill to swallow, but I respect her honesty and authenticity. And it was good to hear her explanation of some behind the scenes goings-on in Prisoner and Neighbours that fans have often wondered about
i agree with you
100%. For a lot of actors in the end they do see it as a job, like we all would. They all work so bloody hard.
It is hard for us as fans to hear that but its true, its a job. Have you been enjoying the interviews?
@@TalkingPrisoner Yes, and I also suspect she doesn't need or see Prisoner as her "pension pot" as much as Maggie or Val - who I think continue to "play the game" as a result (but deep down probably hold a similar stance to Colette). The interviews are bloody brilliant guys, and have become a part of my life! Thank you for everything you do. Super-appreciated!
@@TalkingPrisoner Always fabulous to listen to. Would be amazing if Tina or Sigrid would be able to get on and chat the breeze
I really enjoyed this interview and Colette’s honesty about her Prisoner frustrations, but reluctantly okay to talk about it for the almighty dollar. I loved her facial expressions at some of the more inane fan questions 😂! 90 minutes wasn’t enough - let’s hope she does release a “tell all” book.
We were hoping to have Colette on for longer but time was against us as she had other things on that day. Did you enjoy it ?
I'd defo be buying that book.😂
''I'll release you, you're on parole. Bye''. HAHA!
Thanks Matt and Ken for doing this one I actually really enjoyed it and felt you got alot more out of Colette than I had heard before. Well done.
I really loved this interview, probably one of my favourites so far. I’ve always loved her dry wit and honesty about the struggle to understand the obsession with prisoner after all these years. Loved learning bits about her career I didn’t know before.
Nice work boys as always
Thanks so much for your kind words Scott. Was Doreen a favourite of yours?
hi collette it was great working with you all those years ago ,lovely lady .paul(shrimp)
Hi Paul
You played Martin (Shrimp), Peter (Stefan Dennis) Brother who had asthma in the show and you played an earlier role of a friend to Danny, Linda's son who Fletch was caring for. Would love to hear your thoughts on what is was like asxa child actor on Prisoner. Maybe you could contact the fellas and come on the show? 😊
Love that end part, when she says she's got to leave & you start the spiel about the podcasts & she comes back & says I'm still trying to leave & you promptly say, I'll make you go, You've been paroled & cut the whole thing off. I bet you thought. Sod it, cut to the music LOL. The funniest moment yet in all 40 Eps. I Loved the part when she was praising Shelia Florence. The rest about Talking Prisoner seemed a chore to her, but hey we all knew the interview would be like that. Great job Matt & Ken.
HAHA Thanks Adam, i just watched it back and it was quite funny. Have you seen our other interviews ?
@@TalkingPrisoner Yeah as I mentioned all 40 of them, plus you've asked a few questions of mine! Looking forward to Glenda's :) A very humble & delightful person.
Collette speaks about crying scenes… I remember some episodes when Monica pushed her to the floor and she cried and then moved when she was meant to be crying ! Hysterical! I think around episode 30? And another time in the half way house (with Kevin’s mum and Lizzie and the saucepan) it was hysterically bad crying !! Hahahaha
I very much enjoyed that interview. Colette is obviously a very versatile talent, and I did realise that wasn’t Doreen! 😂
Thank you for your kind words Peter. Have you seen the other interviews yet ?
@@TalkingPrisoner slowly getting through them. I’ve enjoyed all the ones I’ve seen.
Wow I still love that show after all this time Prisoner H Block
Do you still watch the show?
@@TalkingPrisoner yes I do and my brothers trying to sing that song for me.
This is one of the best shows ever nothing can beat it and it's better than the other one Wentworth it has the best story line and actresses for it Liz was my favourite
Yes! I have been waiting for this episode I just finished watching your interview with Val Lehman. What an interesting lady she is. I am thoroughly enjoying these interviews. keep up the great work team. It is much appreciated.
Thanks Adrian, Thank you for your kind words. Have you seen all the interviews so far ?
@@TalkingPrisoner I haven't seen them all yet. I've just been watching the ones that meant something to me.
I think because Colette is very honest and straight-talking, she doesn't always say what people expect or want her to say, she just speaks her mind truthfully and she isn't sentimental about it and people don't like it. I found this interview she did a few months ago th-cam.com/video/cFYu0B7wbP8/w-d-xo.html some of the comments are saying she is bitter towards Neighbours but I don't see it, I just don't see any sign that she was bitter, all I saw was that she was honest about how she felt. People expect her to say ''oh I loved it, oh this is great that's great'' but she doesn't, she says how she feels and doesn't sugar coat it.
Loved the interview. She was honest and funny 😍😍
Thank you for this I am thoroughly enjoying the interviews 😊
Matt and Ken are good guys.
I've just watched Glenda Linscott's interview. She is very different from Colette, she doesn't want to say anything bad about anyone or anything and I like her. She comes across as a kind-hearted nice person. But for some reason, I still prefer Colette's harder more no-nonsense style. I can't explain why but I really think Glenda is a lovely sweet person but Colette would be more interesting to talk to because she would tell you straight but Glenda is so nice she would just want to just say something nice and not offend anyone.
I also wonder if there was less politics in that final era of the show. For a start, Glenda seemingly got on well with all the key cast members (no one else from her time has alluded to any difficulties with her either) and counts some of them as close friends to this day.
Your comment made me smile..
Thought Colette was a great interview. Straight to the point, hilarious wry sense of humour and doesn't mince her words which made for a rapid pace.
She mentioned the last 3 months being her favourite period which I think really showed on screen. The character was at her most likeable and entertaining in this era. Also interested in her comment about Anne Phelan being free of ego which made for a refreshing change......in contrast to whom I wonder? ;)
In contrast to Bea.
What a shame we didn’t hear about her childhood or Patsy. Ballantyne was hardly mentioned too.
Can't wait to watch this when I finish work 😁 thank you!!
Did you get a chance to watch after work ?
Thanks for another great interview.
Colette is a very dry wit. I could see that, clearly. She lacks the sentimental aspect us fans expect her and want her to have for prisoner and Doreen. However I can understand this as it is just a job at the end of the day. I found her amusing and would have loved some episode breakdowns as she was involved in an awful lot in her 300 plus episodes.
Hi Dave, I had so many episodes to talk to Colette about as like you said she was involved in so many great storylines but time was against us and sadly i dont think Colette will come back for a second interview. Matt
@@TalkingPrisoner that’s a shame Matt. She seemed very honest, I’d love to have heard her thoughts on some other actors in the show, especially ones in the first 100 episodes !
I saw Collette fairly recently visited Corbridge in Northumberland in the UK after she visited Hadrians Wall. I'd like to know if possible if she enjoyed Corbridge? I believe she visited the Angel Inn one of the best places for food. I wonder if she visited anywhere else in Corbrige or indeed Northumberland on her visit. Could my questions be passed on to her if possible? If she'd be amenable to answering? Thanks guys, and Collette for a great interview.
She was good in Prisoner however I don't like how she comes across in this interview. She seems quite disparaging.
Such a maternal lady! 🤣🤣🤣 poor Charlie!
HAHA
Amazing.
Colette is a fantastic actress, comedian and just a funny lady. She’s amazing ❤️❤️
How do you keep getting better and better? So nice to listen to you Colette.
Thank you so much Bonnie. Matt
Looking forward to watching this later 😀 👍
I do hope you enjoyed.
Hey Ken hey Matt .I just finished listening to Collette's interview. Another great job. Thanks for bringing up the mini Busettes.I always wondered where that name came from and, for that matter, what it actually meant; now I get it. Interesting commentfrom Collette about having to talk about prisoner for so many years and getting tired of it .Jane Clifton made a similar comment on UTube one time.Everyone kept calling her Margo and she said :"after 40 years you think you could use my real name." Also interesting comment regarding Elspeth and Fiona. I always felt that some of the best scenes were the heart-to-heart conversations between Meg and Vera. It's nice to know that they really were good friends in real life also. Another great job guys. Final comment : I'm still hoping for an interview with Jane. Any thoughts as to if /when that might happen? 👍
"With Annie there was not a lot of ego- so it was a nice change..." - we get you, Collette! 😉
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@@chrisw9643 I took it that she was referring to some of the other actresses having a lot of ego. But Annie didn’t. Val Lehman often came across as egotistical, so it could’ve been a bit of shade towards Val???
@@teralmiles absolutely 👍
Yet Annie left because she wanted to get paid more than Betty who had been there much longer.
@@kevinm6407 doesn't mean she wasn't a generous team player and supportive to her cast mates - that's what they will remember most
She clearly didn't want to talk about Prisoner and she made it clear she only did this interview for money... Kind of sad but I wonder if it was because she knew everyone hated her character, Doreen, or if she was mad they recognize her in the streets as "doreen" I wish she'd elaborate on why she hates her time on Prisoner so much and if she really did hate it that much then why did she stay for so long?
She has been quite rude to Prisoner fans in the past too. I don't think she is a very pleasent person.
VERY entertaining!! 😀
Great Interview Colette is a very funny lady to interview very light hearted .... Thanks for reading my comment .... Cheers
Glad you enjoyed Samson. What has been your favourite interview so far ?
Love what she said about crying scenes as it's always something that bugs me in tv shows. If an actor is crap at crying why have them cry? There's plenty of other ways to express emotion other that bawling your eyes out. It's always painful to watch actors who are bad at it trying to force it.
Very True. Did you enjoy the interview ?
@@TalkingPrisoner Yeah...l love her no nonsense attitude but l still think there's more to her sudden exit from Neighbours than she's letting on.
I never thought she was a good actress. In fact she was a very poor actress.
I love Colette she’s amazing
Did you enjoy the interview ?
@@TalkingPrisoner yes as I always do! Can’t wait see who else you get on next
@@Kel_NFFC The interview with Glenda Linscott is dropping next week :-)
So is Elspeth Ballantyne not interested in doing an interview?
Colette is amazing but you can tell after 40 odd years she's utterly fed up talking with prisoner, can't blame her but it spoils the illusion a wee bit lol
I think as fans and yes i am a fan also we forget that its a job for them but i agree with you :-) Matt
Interesting that she liked her last stint best.
She says she only did this interview because she was paid to do it... she is very bitter about her time on Prisoner and the people who are still fans of the show... Doreen was one of the most annoying characters and I wonder if that's the reason for her bitterness... She made it clear that she hates the show and the fans but I want to know why... (Lexie, Doreen, Maxine, and Marlene are widely known as the most annoying characters -- Lexie being the aboslute worst.)
I think she said in the interview why she didn't like it. She said it was tough filming 15 hour days and she obviously didn't get on with all of her colleagues.
Fantastic
Penkridge was a real prison as well as the name of a prison in the show? I didn't know that. They probably wouldn't allow that today, ie. for the real name of a prison to be used in a TV show.
That money is so tight on Neighbours that cast have unpaid breaks in their contracts and the whole production was stood down last year on zero pay makes the claim of getting a redundancy payout resulting in re-writes because she wanted to leave is quite ludicrous. The truth will come out here.
Hmmm. Possibly. However it is widely rumoured that the longest serving cast members (which may or may not have included Colette) are being paid hefty pay packets, and this possibly explains why Neighbours was so costly to produce - and contributed to its demise. It was hard to see where else the money was spent - on what is clearly a very modestly produced show in other respects.
@@DistantCousin there’s also the investigation which seems to have dovetailed into Colette’s departure.
@@Sunstroke possibly. I find it hard to believe that she was racist towards Shareena Clanton - perhaps we'll never know, because the investigation outcome was not made public
@@DistantCousin I never said that Colette was racist towards Shareena.
@@Sunstroke you didn't, no. But surely you're linking her departure to the wider investigation?
Surprised she did this .. she was so anti Prisoner and very anti the fans , telling them to “get over it “.. she’s done little since .. so she should be grateful
Little? Really? I was exhausted to hear the sheer amount she has done over the past 40 years.
@@DistantCousin maybe so but what do people remember her for ?...
@@richardgodber8369 She's been in Neighbours for nearly 10 years, she's done pretty well. I can understand her telling fans to get over it, I like the show but, from personal experience, some of the fans are too obsessive. btw Maggie Kirkpatrick has said similar things.
@@richardgodber8369 She's literally just left Neighbours after a 10 year stint and she played a much loved and sorely missed character on that show.
It's a job at the end of the day! It's like asking you to talk about working in tesco 40 years ago for example, she isn't sentimental but has done various interviews and reunions over the years. She's entitlted to pick and choose if and when she talks about the show.
This is fabulous. I could listen to Colette talk all day. The thing with the 'alternate Season 7 ending' also had Franky/Bridget with Vera as well. Pity that wasn't shown, but those final twenty eps were so good.
It was great to get an explanation though. Just a shame the original season 7 finale scenes have never been included on the DVDs etc
@@DistantCousin There's a huge chance they don't exist anymore. It's likely they're on the cutting room floor somewhere or on an old cold hardrive in a dark closet, but also likely they were destroyed.
@@Joquillex I reckon foxtel was just like "we'll keep that. Make all of you suffer." lol
@@philiphayes6733 Probably. I'm pretty sure it'll be released someday but god only knows lol
@@Joquillex oh no! That's rather savage!!
Once again not much mention of Val Lehman
Could it be she as unpleasant as she comes across in interviews
That Ego
I think most the actors that really liked her are dead now! (Sheila, Betty, Annie etc)
Didn't they fall out at that reunion in 2019?
@@JamesSmith-qy3eu What happened there?
@@patrickdoherty4527 Colette was a little disparaging about Prisoner fans and Val didn't like it. Theres something about it on YT I watched a while ago.
I never liked Doreen. And perhaps neither did Colette, and there in lies the problem. She did become like wallpaper after a while. Still, why do soap if you don't like the attention, and why keep talking about prisoner if you don't want others to? Colette does seem very talented all in all.
I don't think she keeps talking about it though, as far as i'm aware this is the first time she's done an interview about Prisoner in years and she talks about Neighbours and other stuff a lot in the interview anyway. Maybe she just decided to do this as a favour to the fans or because she knew Ken, who knows?. I don't get all the criticism of her when Maggie K constantly says she wants to move on from the show but still gives interviews over and over way more than Colette has and no one says anything. People worship Joan so they let it go with her but because Doreen is less popular they get mad at Colette.
@@ryanwilliams1800 You have a point. I think both actors have an issue with the characters being sadistic or stupid, and then some of the public subsequently confusing reality with television.
I absolutely love this interview,
I'd love a night out with dor and lizzie LOL
When colette played her final scenes with on screen husband kevin
the emotion in it still makes me cry
that scene in the hospital where Kevin talks about trying again is absolutely tear jerking the acting is incredible. I loved doreen's 80s perm
As lizzie would say "bugger me gently" LOL
😆 😜 😂 🤣 😄
Would be amazing to have a night out with Shelia Florance, Could you imagine the fun haha. Would have been amazing to interview her if she was still around.
@@TalkingPrisoner I once knew a drag queen who did lizzie to a T
It was propper funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Are you interviewing patsy king? Maybe send wendy a memo LOL
Erica Davidson is a legend 😍😍😍😍😍
@@nixx195 omg haha that would have been so funny to hear…we have sent Patsy a memo and hoping she will be on at some stage
@@TalkingPrisoner I absolutely love your channel amazing, I look forward every week to your interviews,
My childhood in the 80s was spent skiving of school the day after "Prisoner" aired in England
Lizzie always reminded us of Hilda ogden from Coronaton Street
The camp as Christmas one liners always had "bugger" in them always made us laugh as teenagers,
the scene in the court when lizzie is in the Chambers with the judges is absolutely hilarious always had her eye on the grog LOL
the best one " "Mareejoanna" LOL
Great interview but am rather annoyed you asked my question wrongly. I never asked if she still has the Teddy Bear and never would as I know it annoys her! What I actually asked was a tongue in cheek question because I love Collettes humour, and it was "Hi Collette. I just wanted to ask has anyone ever asked you where your Teddy Bear is. I can't imagine they will have 🤣. Seriously I think you are hilarious when people ask things like that". I did enjoy the interview but with respect, if you are taking fan questions please ask them as they are.
Don't be too annoyed, Human error can happen. Enjoy the interview.
@@TalkingPrisoner I did enjoy the interview but am annoyed as I wouldn't have asked something as wanky as that to someone who I know hates that question lol
Chill out
How entitled. I was embarrassed for you reading what you'd written there. Annoyed indeed.
@@paulschnaars6046 Yes that is correct. I am entitled to an opinion as are you. If you're embarrassed for me that's your issue not mine.
can see why her and Val get on so well.
Do they though?!
@@DistantCousin I don't think so and she hardly mentioned Val (most of the ones who worked with Val don't talk about her much if at all) and I didn't see anything wrong with Colette, or with anything she said, in this interview. She is very straight-talking, I don't see an ego there, just honesty which some people can't handle.
@@ryanwilliams1800 exactly. And there were two comments made there that to me suggested that working with Val was difficult and not very enjoyable
@@ryanwilliams1800 the only actors who I get the impression got on well with Val were Sheila, Betty Bobbitt and Amanda Muggleton
@@DistantCousin Colette attended one of the Prisoner reunion events and expressed to fans she hadn't enjoyed the experience, would not do any more and attributed that to Val. Shame really.
She’s up herself..
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I’ll apologise about keeping on commenting, but why do you guys want to interview her. I mean, why would you give her your time
Because it was guaranteed to get a high number of views, and she was one of the most recognisable characters from the show.
I don’t believe for a minute that she’s forgotten anything about prisoner. Her attitude stinks. This is the most awkward interview I’ve seen . I thought I hated Doreen, I actually don’t , I hate collette
It was a job, just like a job you might have had working in a shop 30 years ago or something. She's an actress but it's still a job. What is so hard to undertstand about that? Yours is the only attitude that stinks!
@michelleevans4948, Almost every episode of this program that I have watched the actors from Prisoner have forgotten alot of the storylines they did. It's been 40 years since they acted in it. If you are even old enough to have been living in the early 1980's try to imagine remembering it all vividly. I was starting Junior High School in the early 80's and while I can remember it in to a degree it is quite vague. The older one gets the more distant and hazy the past becomes and the Prisoner actors went on to many other roles so it's ridiculous you saying such rude things about Colette.
@@ccgrey8731 😂🤣😂🤣
45 years is a very long time ago.
@@ccgrey8731 I will say exactly what I want to say, because like you I have an opinion. I’m not half as rude as she is. I’ve watched all the reunion anniversaries that the cast has had over the decades, and the cast has said the same things I have. Good day to you 🙂
And AINT!!!
Colette Mann is a amazing actress, she liked a message of mine on Instagram to which I appreciate.
Can't wait to watch this after work .
Did you enjoy the interview ?
@@TalkingPrisoner absolutely loved it, literally laughed all the way through it.as always for me it's fascinating hearing about their time before,during and after prisoner.great interview guys 👍👏😃