Londontram Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Heads up guys the Titfield Thunderbolt is on TV today. 3.05pm BBC 2 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted June 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2019 Ah yes, its seems to be Ealing comedy week at that time this week, the lavender Hill Mob is on later in the week too.... Andy G 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Can't beat a good Ealing comedy Andy I think the Lady killers was on the other day as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 My model of the Titfield Thunderbolt, being 14xx with coach, wagon and toad, made its show debut at Shildon on June 1st and 2nd and seemed to be quite popular... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 What time is the bar open? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Gough Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Summer Double Time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I did enjoy watching Lion bowling along! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Can't go yet, squire's here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernowtim Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Turn Left for Titfield.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) With news of Rapido's Titfield Thunderbolt film tie-in for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the film and Hornby's attempts to crash the party with Lion, there has been some jokey discussion of a remake. So, purely in fantasy land, imagine that a well-funded production was going ahead with the intention of making a really great film that's worthy of, and in the spirit of, the original... A thoughtful casting director is assembling the best cast that he or she can put together, money no object. Who would those actors be? People available for filming next year and who could bring charm and sensitivity to their parts: Cast list A. Valentine, the bibulous financier of the railway. B. Reverend Weech, the train obsessed vicar. C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commuter. D. Squire Gordon, everyman who wants the railway to remain open. E. Bishop of Welchester. F. Emily, Reverend Weech's elderly housekeeper. G. Dan, old engine driver. H. Hawkins, traction engine driver. I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour. J. Crump, dodgy boss of coach firm. K. Pearce, Crump's sidekick. (List cribbed and slightly amended from Simon Castens' book.) --- First suggestion: E. Bishop of Welchester - Stephen Fry ? Edited April 10, 2021 by Harlequin 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2021 I thought of another possibility: C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commuter - David Mitchell 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2021 Another brainwave: I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour - Holliday Grainger 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted April 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2021 Jimmy Carr for Crump. Not sure about the sensitivity or charm part for this role however! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmdon Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) I'll caveat this by saying that I would hope this would never be remade, but on the basis of casting it with a free hand for a remake I couldn't stop: Cast list A. Valentine, the bibulous financier of the railway - David Haig B. Reverend Weech, the train obsessed vicar - Jim Broadbent C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commuter - Robert Bathurst D. Squire Gordon, everyman who wants the railway to remain open - Dominic West E. Bishop of Welchester - Roger Allam F. Emily, Reverend Weech's elderly housekeeper - Una Stubbs G. Dan, old engine driver - Trevor Harrison H. Hawkins, traction engine driver - Philip Glenister I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour - Tamsin Egerton J. Crump, dodgy boss of coach firm - Daniel Mays K. Pearce, Crump's sidekick - Stephen Graham To be filmed at Chinnor. To be honest I think I probably would watch that. Edited April 11, 2021 by Helmdon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Helmdon said: I'll caveat this by saying that I would hope this would never be remade, but on the basis of casting it with a free hand for a remake I couldn't stop: Cast list A. Valentine, the bibulous financier of the railway - David Haig B. Reverend Weech, the train obsessed vicar - Jim Broadbent C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commuter - Robert Bathurst D. Squire Gordon, everyman who wants the railway to remain open - Dominic West E. Bishop of Welchester - Roger Allam F. Emily, Reverend Weech's elderly housekeeper - Una Stubbs G. Dan, old engine driver - Trevor Harrison H. Hawkins, traction engine driver - Philip Glenister I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour - Tamsin Egerton J. Crump, dodgy boss of coach firm - Daniel Mays K. Pearce, Crump's sidekick - Stephen Graham To be filmed at Chinnor. To be honest I think I probably would watch that. Some very good choices there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2021 Now.........thats provoked some thought. From the sheep then......and not to be treated as an endorsement of a remake.... A. Valentine, the bibulous financier of the railway. - Stephen Fry ( think of the scene where he produces his cheque book in the pub) B. Reverend Weech, the train obsessed vicar. - Rowan Atkinson...... C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commute. - Martin Freeman. D. Squire Gordon, everyman who wants the railway to remain open.- Simon Pegg. E. Bishop of Welchester- Martin Clunes. F. Emily, Reverend Weech's elderly housekeeper.- Julie Walters. G. Dan, old engine driver. Paul Whitehouse. H. Hawkins, traction engine driver. -Jerome Flynn I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour. Kate Ashfield. J. Crump, dodgy boss of coach firm- Hugh Laurie. K. Pearce, Crump's sidekick.- Mark Williams. Rob. 2 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2021 Then again... A. Valentine, the bibulous financier of the railway. - Stanley Baxter B. Reverend Weech, the train obsessed vicar. - Stanley Baxter C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commute. - Stanley Baxter D. Squire Gordon, everyman who wants the railway to remain open.- Stanley Baxter E. Bishop of Welchester- Stanley Baxter F. Emily, Reverend Weech's elderly housekeeper.- Stanley Baxter G. Dan, old engine driver. Stanley Baxter H. Hawkins, traction engine driver. - Stanley Baxter I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour. Emma Watson / Sara Martins / Josephine Jobert. J. Crump, dodgy boss of coach firm- Stanley Baxter. K. Pearce, Crump's sidekick.- Stanley Baxter. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Then again... A. Valentine, the bibulous financier of the railway. - Stanley Baxter B. Reverend Weech, the train obsessed vicar. - Stanley Baxter C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commute. - Stanley Baxter D. Squire Gordon, everyman who wants the railway to remain open.- Stanley Baxter E. Bishop of Welchester- Stanley Baxter F. Emily, Reverend Weech's elderly housekeeper.- Stanley Baxter G. Dan, old engine driver. Stanley Baxter H. Hawkins, traction engine driver. - Stanley Baxter I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour. Emma Watson / Sara Martins / Josephine Jobert. J. Crump, dodgy boss of coach firm- Stanley Baxter. K. Pearce, Crump's sidekick.- Stanley Baxter. You've clearly thought about this. To be fair he was exceptional in Zulu. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: You've clearly thought about this. To be fair he was exceptional in Zulu. Exceptional indeed, he even played every Zulu warrior, awards to the cinematography and special effects team to merge all his characterisations on screen at once. Even today his Michael Cain is revered over actual Michael Cain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour. Emma Watson / Sara Martins / Josephine Jobert. David Walliams 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim49 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Stanley Baxter, an old Scottish comedian? Don't you mean Stanley Baker? Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 11/04/2021 at 13:42, Helmdon said: I'll caveat this by saying that I would hope this would never be remade, but on the basis of casting it with a free hand for a remake I couldn't stop: Cast list A. Valentine, the bibulous financier of the railway - David Haig B. Reverend Weech, the train obsessed vicar - Jim Broadbent C. Blakeworth, the cycling town clerk and regular commuter - Robert Bathurst D. Squire Gordon, everyman who wants the railway to remain open - Dominic West E. Bishop of Welchester - Roger Allam F. Emily, Reverend Weech's elderly housekeeper - Una Stubbs G. Dan, old engine driver - Trevor Harrison H. Hawkins, traction engine driver - Philip Glenister I. Joan, barmaid and Hawkins' paramour - Tamsin Egerton J. Crump, dodgy boss of coach firm - Daniel Mays K. Pearce, Crump's sidekick - Stephen Graham To be filmed at Chinnor. To be honest I think I probably would watch that. Well I'd reverse your choices for Valentine and Weech. I can see David Haig as the railway mad man of the cloth and Jim Broadbent in a loud suit as Valentine!! My choice for the squire would be a different West - Samuel West. For Dan the engine driver I'd have gone for Trevor Peacock but he has unfortunately recently died. For Crump and Pearce why not the Mitchell brothers from East enders!! This film has a particular soft spot for me as it was the film my parents went to see on their first date.......so without it I wouldn't be here!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmdon Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Ah but you see I see David Haig as reprising his role as (an older, obviously) Lionel Virley... Born to age into Mr Valentine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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