2 comments:- a) Interesting to see Simon Callow playing a thug. Nice contrast with his later roles as posh types, barristers etc, when he had made his mark. b) Robert Lindsays character reminded me of my days in the Merchant Navy. We had a 3rd Mate who was a Ted, but the MN rules on uniform were a bit easier going. He had put the officer stripes & buttons on a black drape, for his black trousers he had a pair of drainpipes with a pair of black brothel creepers. He had also kept his DA, so his full officers dress uniform was also full Teddy Boy gear with no compromise. He was also a good larrff and I can, almost, remember sinking many pleasant beers together on that ship.
There were jobs that exempted you from NS. Farmers, miners and Merchant Seamen for example. But it's probably more accurate to say they needed and 'back story' for Jakey's story.
In answer to Caroline Lynch asking if national service was compulsory, it was compulsory from 1946 until it was scrapped in I believe about 1960. After the age of 18 young men were called up to spend about 2 years in the forces, some were except on medical grounds.
@Caroline Lynch National service was compulsory from 1946 to I believe 1960. All young men when they reached 18 were called up to spend about 2 years in the forces. Some were exempt on medical grounds.
Love the show. Bit of an inconsistency here, this episode is meant to happen 23 of March, but the next episode is portrayed as being Christmas time, nine months later. Considering basic training was I believe 8 or 12 weeks or whatever. Wouldn’t have picked it up but it must be my third time watching this show. Maybe some one can provide explanation.🇦🇺
It was common to do christmas-themed episodes of sitcoms back then. i noticed that too. I guess they thought no one would notice. Remember, back then there were no home video recorders. You saw something on broadcast and that was it.
They were lucky there weren't 1st woprld war tommies when even coming back a minute late from leave was a courrt martial (and mostlikely a shooting) offence.
2 comments:-
a) Interesting to see Simon Callow playing a thug. Nice contrast with his later roles as posh types, barristers etc, when he had made his mark.
b) Robert Lindsays character reminded me of my days in the Merchant Navy. We had a 3rd Mate who was a Ted, but the MN rules on uniform were a bit easier going. He had put the officer stripes & buttons on a black drape, for his black trousers he had a pair of drainpipes with a pair of black brothel creepers. He had also kept his DA, so his full officers dress uniform was also full Teddy Boy gear with no compromise. He was also a good larrff and I can, almost, remember sinking many pleasant beers together on that ship.
total quality love this
the humour is timeless, and reminded me of basic training in the Guards training dept. hilariously and Anal
HA!
Reminds me of basic too, mate!
I like the contrast of Corporal Marsh being a bullying corporal in the hut and a seriously hen pecked husband at home, he's scared stiff of his wife.
Same idea as Captain Mainwaring in Dad's Army
Had some bosses like that. In the end, we copped for what the wives dished out, bless 'em...
Like many tin pot Napoleon drunk with power cuz of a rank or badge at work.. Yeah it cracks me up every-time she roasts old perce…
Simon Callow.....as a Teddy Boy...lol
10:27 I nearly didn't believe it! Large as life!
Don't you Dare touch me "JOCKSTRAP" 🤔 Hahaha
😂😂😂.. luv it when him calls him that or McDangle… He always roasts poor old lecky…
I loved the 70s
Tony Selby was magnificent as Corporal Marsh. It's a pity in later seasons they turned his character into a bit of a joke.
Funnier than the crap made today.
I'll say it is! Too many of today's comedy shows struggle to make mark because they're trying to keep the P.C. brigade & 'Snowflakes' happy.
now its all toilet noises and sex
"I corporal Marsh, P" LOL
9:49 continuity error The Austin FX4 Taxi wasn't produced until 1958 the reg is a 74.
The number plate is wrong - it would be silver letters on a black background, and typically 3 numbers then 3 letters.
Agnes plays Del’s ex in an episode of OFAH - Pauline
well spotted, thought she looked/sounded familiar
That’s correct Pauline Harris…
Oh yeah, and she was a right cow. Well spotted.
23rd March 1955......I was 27 days of age.
Just thought I'd let you all know 😉.
Robert Lindsays london accent is an absolute shocker..
Collar arrached shirts!
Amazing stuff. I only wish British television had not gone so completely down the sewer since then.
Always guilty until proved guilty in the services
Is that a 1972 taxi at 9:48?
Great timeless Series, pity it got wimpy these days, can't shout at sprogs these days they'd cry..ffs
@36 hour pass, how come Jakey Smith's fellow teddy boys were not in the forces themselves?
@groovy scene Which in that case they would probably have been in the forces by then, possibly at the tail end Of the war.
There were jobs that exempted you from NS. Farmers, miners and Merchant Seamen for example. But it's probably more accurate to say they needed and 'back story' for Jakey's story.
@@Corky341 You forgot to mention politician
They may have had a deferment due to following an apprenticeship.
They could’ve wangled a moody doctor’s certificate & scrounged out that way..
it seems odd to see Simon Callow as teddy boy but it shows his great acting skills
Was National Service compulsory?
In answer to Caroline Lynch asking if national service was compulsory, it was compulsory from 1946 until it was scrapped in I believe about 1960. After the age of 18 young men were called up to spend about 2 years in the forces, some were except on medical grounds.
@Caroline Lynch National service was compulsory from 1946 to I believe 1960. All young men when they reached 18 were called up to spend about 2 years in the forces. Some were exempt on medical grounds.
@@cookstorytime No doubt the politicians made themselves exempt like they always do when they've got a war on.
Yes, but not for women. Some lack of equality, eh?
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unarmed combat...LOL
Simon Callow as a Ted.
I also thought that the Teds with their dressing up and dandifaction were woofters.
Hang on if this is 1955 there are some vehicles which aren’t from the 1950’s ?🤨🇬🇧
Love the show. Bit of an inconsistency here, this episode is meant to happen 23 of March, but the next episode is portrayed as being Christmas time, nine months later. Considering basic training was I believe 8 or 12 weeks or whatever. Wouldn’t have picked it up but it must be my third time watching this show. Maybe some one can provide explanation.🇦🇺
It was common to do christmas-themed episodes of sitcoms back then. i noticed that too. I guess they thought no one would notice. Remember, back then there were no home video recorders. You saw something on broadcast and that was it.
They were lucky there weren't 1st woprld war tommies when even coming back a minute late from leave was a courrt martial (and mostlikely a shooting) offence.
Bet if she was average looking she wouldn't get that reaction.
She ummm was no oil painting