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Brian wilde - Rip
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:12 pmby god_bless_john_houlding
British sitcom actor Brian Wilde passed away today and I thought I'd put it up here as he was part of my favourite sitcom of all time, Porridge, where he played prison officer Barraclough. A rather simple and naive screw, but extremely funny.
He was also in last of the summer wine (never watched it meself) and that's probably what he was most famous for. He appeared in other shows as well, but to many to list.
So RIP Mr Barraclough.
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Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:42 amby Kharhaz
I thought he was already dead ! Imagine my surprise when it was announced. Great actor and gentleman. Love watching the ole Last of the summer wine episodes, old men still kids at heart.
Will be missed. Especially more from me because I thought he already went !
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:27 amby shanks72
I watched a lil of the film Porridge on Friday (didn't realise it was on)....
It reminded me of what a classic series it was and what great actors it had.
Also liked Richard Beckinsale (Godber) and Fulton Mackay (Mr Mackay).
Sorry to hear about Brian Wilde, and my sympathies to his family.
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:42 amby god_bless_john_houlding
shanks don't forget Ronnie Barker (fletcher)
fave sitcom of all time was porridge.
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:01 amby shanks72
Ronnie Barker was the best!!!
And, yeah, I'd have to agree that 'Porridge' is my fav as well 
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:11 amby god_bless_john_houlding
going straight was alright, but nowhere near as good porridge.
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:45 amby dawson99
Richard Beckinsale was absolute class, he died way too young but you lot are right, porridge was absolute genius... fave episode has to be when they are let out to fic the church and sneak off for a crafty pint then get locked in the church
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:02 pmby god_bless_john_houlding
richard beckinsale was genius in Rising Damp as Alan.
fave porridge episode though has to be no peace for the wickered, where fletcher can't get any peace and is interuprted by everybody, he even ends up throwing the chaplain over the rail 
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:03 pmby Toffeehater
RIP lad
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Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:31 amby Judge
RIP