I was 7 when this was on. My mum watched faithfully all her life, even after we moved to Canada 🇨🇦 In the late 80’s we went to England and did a tour of the TV studio and saw the set. She was so thrilled to walk the cobblestones ❤and have a drink in the Rovers. So many memories. My favourites were Hilda, Minnie Cauldwell, Eddie Yates and Vera Duckworth. Stopped watching when it got too dark and serious.
Arthur Leslie's final words as Jack: "Ever been had, Dave?" Thanks for posting this video. I'd never seen his final performance. I am pleased we had a few colour examples of his work after nearly 10 years of appearances.
Oh this is wonderful, thank you so much -subscribed. I loved Arthur Leslie as Jack - he died in South Wales quite near me - it's so bittersweet to see his unexpectedly last episode (it appears they were filmed only a few days before transmission then, so he only had days to live; there's a sad moment when he walks across camera, sadly looking heavy and unsteady) and anything with Anne Reid and Sandra Gough (Val and Irma) in it is pure gold, thanks again!
@@ysgol3 He was a real loss to the show. His limping that you see in his final appearances was actually caused by an arthritic hip-joint. From what I could gather from personal anecdotes and newspaper articles from the time strike action had just ended which put the street off transmission for a month. He was called in to film this episode then went on holiday to Briton Ferry with his wife for a rest but Granada called him back early as they wanted him present for the programme’s 1000th episode celebrations. On the way back they went to see friends in Cardigan. It was there that he collapsed and died. Jack Walker’s death was quietly written into the programme 8 days after his death. Nowadays the writers would wait the best part of a year before addressing the death of a cast member as stories are written so far in advance.
@@kaiserwilhelmi6405 Hi, thank you very much for the reply - I knew he died in Cardigan but didn't know about Briton Ferry! I saw Ian Mckellen in his one man show a year or two ago, he spoke to the audience at the end and referred to Arthur Leslie! He said, with affection, that at the end of each rep show he was in Arthur would tell the audience 'Thank you for coming, I hope you enjoyed, and if you didn't never mind, there'll be a different one next week'. Marvellous. I'm not sure you're right about the 1000 episode thing though, didn't that happen much later in 1970 - (there's a photo of them in, I think, the Savoy in about December) ?? Amazing isn't it how quickly he was killed off - only back referenced wasn't it by Annie when she cam back from 'Joanie's' where he 'died'.
@@ysgol3 Very fascinating to hear that the likes of Sir Ian McKellen remember Arthur Leslie with fondness. It goes to show the great strengths the actors in the early days of the street had on and off camera. They really were like minor royalty! I believe you are thinking of the 10th Anniversary celebrations which happened in Dec 1970. The “1000th” episode aired in August (although the one they advertised as the 1000th was actually the 999th!)
@@kaiserwilhelmi6405 Ah yes, my mistake, thank you for the correction! Thinking about it now, I think I've got a '1,000 episode' magazine somewhere too! I managed to meet the now late Bill Kenwright on the night I mentioned and asked him about his Corrie days as Gordon Clegg. He told me nobody'd asked him about them for years (!), and that he'd loved being on it, being especially fond and admiring of Philip Lowrie, Irene Sutcliffe and the very recently late Kenneth Cope. All brilliant, clever actors of course.
Really good actors all round in those days, including William Moore and Reginald Marsh, who was in everything. I remember I was 8 when I saw a placard in town after school one day saying 'Coronation Street Star Dies'. It was the first person I really knew from the tv who died. I felt sad at the time.
HOW STRANGE SIR,....as a 4 year old this WAS the first time i had encountered DEATH....and not knowing how to process that.....when, EVEN NOW, someone says the actual word "DEATH"....in my mind.....i always thought of Coronation Street.......how very strange.......
@@ChooChooTheCat8899 Mine was Roger Delgado, in 1973. I remember his death was announced on the radio and I think I was too young to be able to differentiate between the death of the actor and the character of the Master, so my dad had to put me straight.
I agree. Coronation Street was always a character based show traditionally, and that was its strength. Nowadays, it has become an issues based show, and it's just miserable.
I've watched almost from the start in 1960 and intermitantly during my teenage years, but this really takes me back. Bette referring to "finny haddock" had me, is it only me who still refers to it like that nowadays, or is it only "smoked haddock" now. Curious.
I can't imagine being an actor and being content to play the same role for 30 or 40 years. Always playing it safe doesn't strike me as a characteristic of the typical actor. Like being a local bus driver for 40 years and always driving the same route.
I was watching this when i was 8 in 1970. Who would have thought all these years later I'd be watching it again on you tube.
I was 7 when this was on. My mum watched faithfully all her life, even after we moved to Canada 🇨🇦 In the late 80’s we went to England and did a tour of the TV studio and saw the set. She was so thrilled to walk the cobblestones ❤and have a drink in the Rovers. So many memories. My favourites were Hilda, Minnie Cauldwell, Eddie Yates and Vera Duckworth. Stopped watching when it got too dark and serious.
@lillianliber1798 It's not the same as it used to be.
1962 snap
I know it's kind of mad watching today
Arthur Leslie's final words as Jack: "Ever been had, Dave?" Thanks for posting this video. I'd never seen his final performance. I am pleased we had a few colour examples of his work after nearly 10 years of appearances.
YES, from NOVEMBER 1969 To June 1970 seven and a half months in Colour episodes...
I loved the character that was Jack Walker. Sad that this was his last appearance. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Oh this is wonderful, thank you so much -subscribed.
I loved Arthur Leslie as Jack - he died in South Wales quite near me - it's so bittersweet to see his unexpectedly last episode (it appears they were filmed only a few days before transmission then, so he only had days to live; there's a sad moment when he walks across camera, sadly looking heavy and unsteady) and anything with Anne Reid and Sandra Gough (Val and Irma) in it is pure gold, thanks again!
@@ysgol3 He was a real loss to the show. His limping that you see in his final appearances was actually caused by an arthritic hip-joint. From what I could gather from personal anecdotes and newspaper articles from the time strike action had just ended which put the street off transmission for a month. He was called in to film this episode then went on holiday to Briton Ferry with his wife for a rest but Granada called him back early as they wanted him present for the programme’s 1000th episode celebrations. On the way back they went to see friends in Cardigan. It was there that he collapsed and died. Jack Walker’s death was quietly written into the programme 8 days after his death. Nowadays the writers would wait the best part of a year before addressing the death of a cast member as stories are written so far in advance.
@@kaiserwilhelmi6405 Hi, thank you very much for the reply - I knew he died in Cardigan but didn't know about Briton Ferry!
I saw Ian Mckellen in his one man show a year or two ago, he spoke to the audience at the end and referred to Arthur Leslie! He said, with affection, that at the end of each rep show he was in Arthur would tell the audience 'Thank you for coming, I hope you enjoyed, and if you didn't never mind, there'll be a different one next week'.
Marvellous.
I'm not sure you're right about the 1000 episode thing though, didn't that happen much later in 1970 - (there's a photo of them in, I think, the Savoy in about December) ??
Amazing isn't it how quickly he was killed off - only back referenced wasn't it by Annie when she cam back from 'Joanie's' where he 'died'.
@@ysgol3 Very fascinating to hear that the likes of Sir Ian McKellen remember Arthur Leslie with fondness. It goes to show the great strengths the actors in the early days of the street had on and off camera. They really were like minor royalty! I believe you are thinking of the 10th Anniversary celebrations which happened in Dec 1970. The “1000th” episode aired in August (although the one they advertised as the 1000th was actually the 999th!)
@@kaiserwilhelmi6405 Ah yes, my mistake, thank you for the correction!
Thinking about it now, I think I've got a '1,000 episode' magazine somewhere too!
I managed to meet the now late Bill Kenwright on the night I mentioned and asked him about his Corrie days as Gordon Clegg. He told me nobody'd asked him about them for years (!), and that he'd loved being on it, being especially fond and admiring of Philip Lowrie, Irene Sutcliffe and the very recently late Kenneth Cope. All brilliant, clever actors of course.
Much as I loved Rising Damp and Fawlty Towers the funniest characters for me on 1970s TV were the Ogdens and Eddie Yates.
Great upload.
Loved it when Eddie moved as in the Ogdens' lodger in 1980.
@@WallyPyneoil Indeed - Corrie's greatest years, which sadly had ended by 1984.
Thank You for sharing. Hilarious Irma and Dave. Shocking the fight at the end. Brilliant episode. Any more episodes following this would be welcome
Really good actors all round in those days, including William Moore and Reginald Marsh, who was in everything. I remember I was 8 when I saw a placard in town after school one day saying 'Coronation Street Star Dies'. It was the first person I really knew from the tv who died. I felt sad at the time.
Mine was Mrs Bridges of Upstairs Downstairs and it does effect you for sure.😔
@@ChooChooTheCat8899 Another fine actress. 💐
HOW STRANGE SIR,....as a 4 year old this WAS the first time i had encountered DEATH....and not knowing how to process that.....when, EVEN NOW, someone says the actual word "DEATH"....in my mind.....i always thought of Coronation Street.......how very strange.......
@@ChooChooTheCat8899 Mine was Roger Delgado, in 1973. I remember his death was announced on the radio and I think I was too young to be able to differentiate between the death of the actor and the character of the Master, so my dad had to put me straight.
Aww. Bless Arthur Leslie. His final episode but no one knew it at the time
I am amazed to be watching this on you tube, I was watching this at the age of 13 on a black and white television, crikey
@@PatriciaBennett-m7p The marvels of modern science!
Are there any young viewers here watching old corrie episodes, I'd love to know?
Awww...poor Jack. He died less than two months after I was born. Good to see his final lines were delivered with a laugh.
Great episode really enjoyed it. Thanks for posting it.
Superb ending. Nice one Cyril.
Many thanks for this one.
Great to see this RIP Arthur Leslie wonderful as Jack Walker
I wish corrie would go back to this lighthearted humorous way again.
I agree. Coronation Street was always a character based show traditionally, and that was its strength. Nowadays, it has become an issues based show, and it's just miserable.
@@gearoid9835agree.
Thank you so much for this.
Cyril, the only character who called his wife Lizzie! 😊
Great episode, great direction. Betty's comment about a tram driver is sadly ironic given events some decades later...
Pre decimal prices in the shop.
I've watched almost from the start in 1960 and intermitantly during my teenage years, but this really takes me back. Bette referring to "finny haddock" had me, is it only me who still refers to it like that nowadays, or is it only "smoked haddock" now. Curious.
I can't imagine being an actor and being content to play the same role for 30 or 40 years. Always playing it safe doesn't strike me as a characteristic of the typical actor. Like being a local bus driver for 40 years and always driving the same route.
There's a bit more money involved though if you're a soap actor. I can see why you'd be tempted to stay.
A lot of those actors who started out in the UK soaps seemed to disappear without trace not long after leaving them.
@@KebabMusicLtd ... yes, only a few have much success later don't they.
They’re all such caricatures.
Sir Dennis!
Never on earth were bars so brightly lit. 😂😂😂
Where is Anne Walker?
How did you get such a pristine copy?
Ken, man about town - what a right tosser 🤨🤨🤨
Sandra Gough was Paul and Pauline Calf's mother!
"We haven't got any of that 'Caroline' tea" 😂
Lurking Len in the dark 🤨🤨🤨
4:24... I was expecting, "what the bloody hell you doing, smoking in here?"
20:59 I was -5 when this episode was broadcast
He was 69? Look over 80 :'/