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miker · 08-12-2004, 02:08 AM

I am a great fan of this series and am always wondering what has become of the supporting actors and actress that appeared in the series.
Anyone have any good news?

Steve's Roadhouse · 08-13-2004, 01:39 PM

Miker, I agree with you. Perhaps a lot of people don't think of these programs as sitcoms because they are adaptions of old Wodehouse stories. Of course, situation comedies is exactly what they are. They are very well made with great casts.

I first saw Fry and Laurie (in North America) on the Blackadder series (II to be exact). They also had their own skit comedy show (Fry and Laurie). They've appeared in several movies including Peter's Friends (both), Oscar Wide (Fry starred) and Sense and Sensibilty (Laurie). None of that info is very recent. I'm sure someone in the UK could tell you more.

Stephen Fry has also written several novels, one of which I've read (The Liar), and are available everywhere.

Mickey · 08-13-2004, 01:40 PM

Robert Dawes hasn't been out of work since. A lot of the others have done bit parts here and there, but have probably mostly done theatre work.

If you're a fan of Jeeves And Wooster though (assuming you mean the Fry and Laurie version?) look out for their forthcoming Sherlock Holmes. It hasn't started filming yet, but it does look like it's now been commissioned. Fry as Holmes and Laurie as Watson - should be worth a look!

miker · 08-13-2004, 03:41 PM

I hadn't heard about the Sherlock Holmes movie. I can't waite to see it.
Yes the Fry and Laurie version is the one of which I speek.
I have always thought that Francesca Folan as the last Lady Florence Craye really found her niche. And of course Robert Daws as Tuppy Glossop was always fantastic.
I was justt watching episode 4 last night (I think) Bertie has everyone lay off dinner. Daws was fantastic.
Although this is oneof the episodes where Folan played Madeline Bassett . She was fine in that role and some think she was the best Madeline Bassett ...however she really was awsome as Lady Florence.
I am glad to see there are some more fans out their. My wife got me started on this series when we were dating and now I cant get enough.

Mickey · 08-14-2004, 01:56 PM

Beautifully captures the atmosphere of the books, doesn't it!

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miker · 09-14-2004, 05:20 AM

Yes it does.
It makes me which that I were there in person.

08-12-2004, 02:08 AM	#1
miker Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2004 Posts: 8	Jeeves and Wooster I am a great fan of this series and am always wondering what has become of the supporting actors and actress that appeared in the series. Anyone have any good news?

08-13-2004, 01:39 PM	#2
Steve's Roadhouse Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2004 Posts: 91	Miker, I agree with you. Perhaps a lot of people don't think of these programs as sitcoms because they are adaptions of old Wodehouse stories. Of course, situation comedies is exactly what they are. They are very well made with great casts. I first saw Fry and Laurie (in North America) on the Blackadder series (II to be exact). They also had their own skit comedy show (Fry and Laurie). They've appeared in several movies including Peter's Friends (both), Oscar Wide (Fry starred) and Sense and Sensibilty (Laurie). None of that info is very recent. I'm sure someone in the UK could tell you more. Stephen Fry has also written several novels, one of which I've read (The Liar), and are available everywhere.

08-13-2004, 01:40 PM	#3
Mickey Ranger Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 12, 2002 Location: The UK, and still finding Desi funnier than Lucy Posts: 960	Robert Dawes hasn't been out of work since. A lot of the others have done bit parts here and there, but have probably mostly done theatre work. If you're a fan of Jeeves And Wooster though (assuming you mean the Fry and Laurie version?) look out for their forthcoming Sherlock Holmes. It hasn't started filming yet, but it does look like it's now been commissioned. Fry as Holmes and Laurie as Watson - should be worth a look!
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08-13-2004, 03:41 PM	#4
miker Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2004 Posts: 8	I hadn't heard about the Sherlock Holmes movie. I can't waite to see it. Yes the Fry and Laurie version is the one of which I speek. I have always thought that Francesca Folan as the last Lady Florence Craye really found her niche. And of course Robert Daws as Tuppy Glossop was always fantastic. I was justt watching episode 4 last night (I think) Bertie has everyone lay off dinner. Daws was fantastic. Although this is oneof the episodes where Folan played Madeline Bassett . She was fine in that role and some think she was the best Madeline Bassett ...however she really was awsome as Lady Florence. I am glad to see there are some more fans out their. My wife got me started on this series when we were dating and now I cant get enough.

08-14-2004, 01:56 PM	#5
Mickey Ranger Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 12, 2002 Location: The UK, and still finding Desi funnier than Lucy Posts: 960	Beautifully captures the atmosphere of the books, doesn't it! __________________ 46664 - Play Music - Fight AIDS

09-14-2004, 05:20 AM	#6
miker Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2004 Posts: 8	Yes it does. It makes me which that I were there in person.