Timothy West has died

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  1. Mr Badger

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    aged 90.
    Another one gone off the list of good old actors.
     
    Mr Badger, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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    RIP SIR
    One of my favourite actors. Married to Prunella scales for over 60 yrs.

    Meshter Hardaker (as George would call him lol) in the Brilliant comedy Brass. (A little known Gem) Alongside the Billiant Geoff Hinsliff (George) of Coronation street fame. I could never stop letting my head revert back to George lol.

    If able to get to see, I would highly recommend. A little insight. (I was gutted it didnt carry more series. The final episode and apt ending I suppose. Funny as fekk.)

    Brass is a British television comedy drama, made by Granada Television for ITV and eventually Channel 4. "Brass" is northern English slang for "money" as well as for effrontery. The series was set primarily in Utterley, a fictional Lancashire mining town in the 1930s, Brass satirized working-class period dramas of the 1970s, most significantly When the Boat Comes In. Unusually for ITV comedies of the time, Brass eschewed a laugh track and used a dry sense of humour based in part on convoluted wordplay and subtle commentary on popular culture.
     
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    RIP - great actor. Remember him in Brass when I was growing up - fantastic in that
     
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    Stan Carter, what a character. Yorkshire has lost another legend.

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    RIP Tim. Top actor.
     
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    Sad news, great actor. RIP
     
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    One of the few who have done Coronation street and Eastenders.
    Fantastic on Stage and screen.
     
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    I had completely forgotten about this series.
    I used to love watching it.
    He will be sadly missed.
     
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    Saw him play Iago in Othello 50 years or so ago.

    Tremendous actor.
     
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    Seemed to be a true gent and brilliant comedic or serious actor.
    Very recently he was on the telly on barges ( with his wife I believe ).
    RIP sir
     
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    Sad news.

    Other than 'Brass' I can't say I remember too much about his professional work.

    His real mark on my conciousness was through 'Great Canal Journeys' with his wife, Prunella Scales. I hardly watch any live television but went out of my way to watch this show. Part travelogue, part romance - it shows his undying love for his wife, who in later episodes was suffering from the early onset of dementia, whilst touring our great industrial heritage on a narrowboat. It wasn't to everyone's taste - my Dad called it "too middle class" - but it was beautiful television full of decency and love.
     
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    Devoted husband for 60+ years as well. Been a rock for his wife through her health issues.
     
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    Bradley Hardacre : ' I can't stand about here wasting time,I've got men to lay off'
     
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    I agree with all of that. A brilliant series showcasing the joys of narrow boating along with a great travelogue around the country. His obvious love for wis wife shone through and it’s very sad for her that he has gone first given her own condition. I’m sure she’ll be joining him soon.
     
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    I agree with all the comments Another great actor gone RIP
     
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    Aye, belting comedy.

    RIP Tim.
     
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    R,I,P, Condolences to all involved.
     
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    The 39 Steps (1978), was a great one he was in with Robert Powell as the lead.

    A very good actor. I don't watch the soaps, but I can imagine being good in them. Loads of films that I like he was in, in a bit part / supporting role, like 39 Steps. Was rarely going to get a lead, other than in theatre roles. Sometimes those supporting characters make a movie & they are imprinted on your mind. He was largely one of those on the big screen.

    Anyway, RIP. 90 is a decent cricket score, even when the bowler is the Grim Reaper.
     
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    I based my management style on Bradley Hardacre:)
     
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