15-03-2015, 05:27 PM
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Re: Great Canal Journeys.
Originally Posted by Enfys
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New series starting tonight on Channel4.I really enjoyed the first one-Prunella Scales and hubby Timothy West going gently along the canals.
Something I did enjoy before and thought that that was it because of Prunella so chuffed to be able to see them again. stevmk2
15-03-2015, 05:33 PM
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Re: Great Canal Journeys.
Sadly it is true Honey. Prunella suffers from a mild kind of Alzeimers. Even so, husband Timothy West has said that the person he knew no longer exists. It is very sad to see as Prunella was clearly a remarkable character and gave millions of people a lot of great entertainment. My first knowledge and exposure of her condition came first hand when Timothy and Prunella suddenly appeared in a bar lounge on a cruise I was on. They sat just 2 tables from me. You could tell instantly that she was not the Prunella of Fawlty Towers fame. She was quiet, a little withdrawn, very understated. At the time I was more worried about what might happen if they asked to sit at my table (this happens frequently in the bar lounges pre-dinner because lots of people pile in for pre-dinner drinks and there are not enough tables - turns out a great way to meet people!). My worries concerned how not to make an absolute typical prat of myself by saying how much I loved Fawlty Towers and so on. Truth be told I had no idea what line of conversation I would make should they sit at my table. In the event it never happened though I saw them frequently around the ship. This was all before their canal series.I did watch some of the first canal series but if I am honest I found it very hard to watch. The empathy for Prunella and for Timothy was a constant distraction.
15-03-2015, 05:41 PM
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Re: Great Canal Journeys.
I didn't think it was really noticeable, just thought she'd become a little forgetful as she was still very eloquent and knowledgeable particularly when talking about her theatre days many years ago.I had an idea something was wrong but it was glossed over by her husband, they're such a lovely couple and make a great team!
15-03-2015, 05:50 PM
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Re: Great Canal Journeys.
Originally Posted by Honey
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I didn't think it was really noticeable, just thought she'd become a little forgetful as she was still very eloquent and knowledgeable particularly when talking about her theatre days many years ago. I had an idea something was wrong but it was glossed over by her husband, they're such a lovely couple and make a great team!
Offline editor had a soft spot for Prunella's plight I suspect! stevmk2
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