New documentary about John

On Sunday (1st January) ITV1 are screening The Unforgettable John Thaw at 9:45-10:45pm, very rare do they show them as an hour long tribute. Just wish I could record it, but sadly I don't have a DVD recorder.

Mind you I think the reason this one hasn't been screened earlier when the series started is on 3rd January marks what would have been john's 70th birthday!

Also next Monday (2nd January) on ITV3 at 9:00pm is Endeavour the new prequel to Morse, obviously I'm more interested in John and that's what this blog is for, but I know a lot of folk will be interested in this, me included. Mind I like a good drama full stop, and that's what this looks like from the trailer I've seen on tv.

10th anniversary of John's death

As you all know on 21st February 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the sad passing of this wonderful actor, and i think we should all mark it by watching what made us a fan of him in the first place.

So for me that will be "Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner", which i saw in 1973, and i've been hooked on him ever since. I plan on watching it on blu-ray as i've not watched it yet, because i was saving it for this occasion.

When you have decided what you are watching please leave a reply to this thread so everyone else can see what you have choosen.

Also for John's birthday and anniversary i will be updating the blog with a new slidshow and maybe a new layout, have to see first

John's 70th Birthday...

As everyone knows on 3rd January next year (2012), marks what would have been John's 70th birthday, so i think we should all mark the occasion and watch some of his wonderful work!

If any of you have idea's of what you are going to watch then add them to this thread so everyone else can see, i haven't decided yet but when i have i will post mine. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone chooses.

New titles being released!

 Just received the following, and thought you all might like to know, as it's been a long time since we had anything new on John.

Don't know if any of you have a blu-ray player but if you do then REGAN is being released on blu-ray on 10th October by Network!

Also on DVD, by Network, is vol. 2 of Armchair Theatre, this is only available till 9th March 2012, then it will be discontinued, it contains the single drama COMPETITION, originally screened on ITV on 5th October 1971, starring John Thaw of course.

Competition‘You don’t want to believe a word your dad says. Nobody else does.’ Young Ray hardly needs the advice. A budding poet, he particularly wants his father to go with him to the poetry competition at school – but father has something else on his mind, and Ray’s awakening disillusion is confirmed.

visitor's counter

For some reason my visitor's counter which was at the foot of the blog stopped working, so i've install a new one which is now at the top of the left hand side of my blog, which means i don't know how many folk have been on here since 2008 when i started it. So now it starts from today!

Filming starts on Morse prequel

Sorry everyone i haven't been around for awhile, been having a few blog problems but hopefully all sorted out now!


Principle filming has now started on ITV’s Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour, which stars Shaun Evans as the young Morse, the role made famous by John Thaw.

Earlier this month the broadcaster announced the one-off drama’s plot would give viewers an insight into the origins of the detective, his love of crosswords, classical music, real ale and classic cars.

Set in 1965, the story follows the hunt for a missing schoolgirl which draws Detective Constable Endeavour Morse back to Oxford – the place which will ultimately shape and define his destiny.


The two-hour drama has been written by Morse writer and Lewis creator Russell Lewis.

Deep in a full-blown murder investigation and led by Detective Inspector Fred Thursday (Roger Allam), Endeavour finds himself side-lined, discredited and at a dead end.

Facing down the demons of his past, Endeavour begins his own quest in pursuit of justice, risking all in the hunt for a truth that will haunt him for the rest of his days.

Joining Evans and Hallam are Charlie Creed Miles (Harry Brown), Richard Lintern, James Bradshaw and Thaw’s daughter Abigail.

Executive Producer Damien Timmer said: “We’re delighted Russell has written this brilliant one off drama for ITV. It’s a sharp and revealing script which gives us a new perspective on this legendary detective.”

Endeavour will air next year to mark the 25th anniversary of the very first episode of Morse.

Sorry for not being around

Hello everyone
I just hope this works as my blog has been playing up, where it won't let me post anything.

I'm sorry I've not posted for quite sometime but I wasn't very well in March/April then when I was feeling better the blog wouldn't let me on.

I hope to be posting again soon
Take care everyone