Full length version of this charming b/w short based on the classic book by Charles Sale, about a man who specialises in the building of outdoor privys.
charming film evoking a pace of life generally no longer lived and it is most enjoyable to watch someone who takes such care in his work. wonderful, thoroughly enjoyed this.
I remember taping this off Channel 4, Sunday 24th February 1991. It was shown again in 1992 and '93 but it looks like it vanished down the pan after that, so cheers for this!
@adammorgan1157 indeed it is! It's so unfortunate that unless someone stumbled on it by chance on here, or they already knew about (sadly quite unlikely) it gets overlooked. A champion privy builder maybe, but definitely a champion film.
@griersson I think my Dad had a film like Mildred Pearce recorded. And on the same tape, he had recorded this. The good old days when you could buy 2 hour, 3 hour or 4 hour video tapes. Happy memories.
@@adammorgan1157 This makes perfect sense because (and I'll bet you anything you know what I'm going to type next) Mildred Pierce was on immediately before this on Channel 4, starting at 2pm..The Specialist being on at 5 past 4.
Mr Micklewright, you sir, are a hero! The book and the film hold a special place in the hearts of a generation of Civil Engineers. I've tried to explain it to colleagues but could never track down the film Thank you!
I've other y Dad's copy. He was a plumber,gas fitter .1901 to 982. By Charles Sale. The soy of Lem Putt. A specialist in privvies. Forward on dust jacket by Times Literary Supplement,.1952. My Dad's signature AJNewton, Newlands Huyton Hey Rd.29 pages. 4"by 6".☆@-@+@Putnham and Co Lid. 40 Grt Russell St WC1. The Specialist by Charles Sale. Illustrated by William Kermode. First printed England Feb 1930..36th impression Apr 1952. Completing 367,000 copies. Printed in England by the Camelot press Lts . London , Southampton .Look like woodcut illustrations. A book my dear dad Arthur never left behind on our 1944..46 DIY built family caravan holidays Wirral and N Wales in the BAT van, (joint wartime liver,pool gas Co pals built. ) Especially the privies he built per site.
I was 21 when they produced this great Film, I`m now 76 and its still a pleasure to watch it once again.
charming film evoking a pace of life generally no longer lived and it is most enjoyable to watch someone who takes such care in his work. wonderful, thoroughly enjoyed this.
Wonderful times gone by, what a shame, Bernard will always be a star.
I remember taping this off Channel 4, Sunday 24th February 1991. It was shown again in 1992 and '93 but it looks like it vanished down the pan after that, so cheers for this!
Wow... my Dad recorded it onto VHS around the exact same year.
It's amazing to see it once again.
@adammorgan1157 indeed it is! It's so unfortunate that unless someone stumbled on it by chance on here, or they already knew about (sadly quite unlikely) it gets overlooked. A champion privy builder maybe, but definitely a champion film.
@griersson I think my Dad had a film like Mildred Pearce recorded. And on the same tape, he had recorded this. The good old days when you could buy 2 hour, 3 hour or 4 hour video tapes. Happy memories.
@@adammorgan1157 This makes perfect sense because (and I'll bet you anything you know what I'm going to type next) Mildred Pierce was on immediately before this on Channel 4, starting at 2pm..The Specialist being on at 5 past 4.
@griersson I miss those days. Taping stuff off the TV. It was so much better than this streaming lark lol.
Thanks for this upload, I'm amazed anyone managed to find it.
I saw this when I was a kid - so good to find it again. Thankyou!
Mr Micklewright, you sir, are a hero!
The book and the film hold a special place in the hearts of a generation of Civil Engineers.
I've tried to explain it to colleagues but could never track down the film
Thank you!
I have always loved this film! We also have the book, which makes excellent reading while seated on the Throne!
Oh yes. I read the book after seeing this, and was really surprised it wasn't set in the UK!
JUST BRILLIANT
Great
I've other y Dad's copy. He was a plumber,gas fitter .1901 to 982. By Charles Sale. The soy of Lem Putt. A specialist in privvies. Forward on dust jacket by Times Literary Supplement,.1952. My Dad's signature AJNewton, Newlands Huyton Hey Rd.29 pages. 4"by 6".☆@-@+@Putnham and Co Lid. 40 Grt Russell St WC1. The Specialist by Charles Sale. Illustrated by William Kermode. First printed England Feb 1930..36th impression Apr 1952. Completing 367,000 copies. Printed in England by the Camelot press Lts . London , Southampton .Look like woodcut illustrations. A book my dear dad Arthur never left behind on our 1944..46 DIY built family caravan holidays Wirral and N Wales in the BAT van, (joint wartime liver,pool gas Co pals built. ) Especially the privies he built per site.
Genius