Hinge & Bracket Comedy Classic TV Tribute
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We note with regret that the BBC has not broadcast the television recordings of Hinge and Bracket for many years.
WE APPLAUD THE COMEDY AND MUSICIANSHIP OF PATRICK FYFFE AND GEORGE LOGAN, CREATORS OF DAME HILDA BRACKET AND DR EVADNE HINGE, valuing their contribution to light entertainment, and commending their work in the fields of character comedy and musical variety.
For thirty years, the comedy of Hinge and Bracket commanded audience affection, celebrating the world of operetta and musical theatre, and combining musical virtuosity with affectionate mockery and mischief. In this, they were original, innovative and unique of their time. Today their contribution to music and light opera continues through Patrick Fyffe's legacy, the DAME HILDA BRACKET TRUST, which supports Sadlers Wells.
We believe that THE HINGE AND BRACKET TELEVISION RECORDINGS, made by the BBC between 1976 and 1985, are an important record of these talented entertainers, and that they BELONG AMONG THE CLASSICS OF BRITISH COMEDY. Therefore it is our sincere request that the BBC, as custodian of this material, should share these recordings with a new generation of viewers by re-broadcasting them. We also hope that the BBC will agree to make a new tribute documentary, to accompany these shows and place them in context.
WE HEREBY PETITION THE BBC TO SUPPORT A REVIVAL OF INTEREST IN HINGE AND BRACKET, A TREASURE OF BRITISH COMEDY, AND TO RUN A "HINGE AND BRACKET SEASON" ON TELEVISION, COMPRISING ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:
The televised Hinge and Bracket concerts (Gala Evenings)
All three series of the situation comedy Dear Ladies (or a best of selection)
A new tribute documentary celebrating the art of Hinge and Bracket, and exploring the ingredients which made this act enjoyable on so many levels
A number of new short television interviews with George Logan to accompany broadcasts of the concerts and episodes of the comedy series.
We would also draw your attention to the approaching 10th ANNIVERSARY OF PATRICK FYFFE'S DEATH on May 11th 2012, and suggest that this occasion offers A SPECIAL REASON FOR ACKNOWLEDGING HINGE AND BRACKET'S CONTRIBUTION TO ENTERTAINMENT, and paying tribute to their work.
Evidence of enduring regard for this classic comedy act can be found at the following links:
- http://www.hingeandbracket-official.co.uk/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinge_and_Bracket
WE APPLAUD THE COMEDY AND MUSICIANSHIP OF PATRICK FYFFE AND GEORGE LOGAN, CREATORS OF DAME HILDA BRACKET AND DR EVADNE HINGE, valuing their contribution to light entertainment, and commending their work in the fields of character comedy and musical variety.
For thirty years, the comedy of Hinge and Bracket commanded audience affection, celebrating the world of operetta and musical theatre, and combining musical virtuosity with affectionate mockery and mischief. In this, they were original, innovative and unique of their time. Today their contribution to music and light opera continues through Patrick Fyffe's legacy, the DAME HILDA BRACKET TRUST, which supports Sadlers Wells.
We believe that THE HINGE AND BRACKET TELEVISION RECORDINGS, made by the BBC between 1976 and 1985, are an important record of these talented entertainers, and that they BELONG AMONG THE CLASSICS OF BRITISH COMEDY. Therefore it is our sincere request that the BBC, as custodian of this material, should share these recordings with a new generation of viewers by re-broadcasting them. We also hope that the BBC will agree to make a new tribute documentary, to accompany these shows and place them in context.
WE HEREBY PETITION THE BBC TO SUPPORT A REVIVAL OF INTEREST IN HINGE AND BRACKET, A TREASURE OF BRITISH COMEDY, AND TO RUN A "HINGE AND BRACKET SEASON" ON TELEVISION, COMPRISING ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:
The televised Hinge and Bracket concerts (Gala Evenings)
All three series of the situation comedy Dear Ladies (or a best of selection)
A new tribute documentary celebrating the art of Hinge and Bracket, and exploring the ingredients which made this act enjoyable on so many levels
A number of new short television interviews with George Logan to accompany broadcasts of the concerts and episodes of the comedy series.
We would also draw your attention to the approaching 10th ANNIVERSARY OF PATRICK FYFFE'S DEATH on May 11th 2012, and suggest that this occasion offers A SPECIAL REASON FOR ACKNOWLEDGING HINGE AND BRACKET'S CONTRIBUTION TO ENTERTAINMENT, and paying tribute to their work.
Evidence of enduring regard for this classic comedy act can be found at the following links:
- http://www.hingeandbracket-official.co.uk/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinge_and_Bracket
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- A tribute that would be long overdue but enjoyed and loved by all their many fans
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- Timeless comedy
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- Nothing any good on TV anymore, bring them back
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Ian S
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- There will never be another more entertaining pair. Their work is a delight.
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Victor V
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- Pleasure to sign this petition.
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Paul D
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- With May 12th 2012 being the 10th anniversary of the day we lost a true talent, i think it is high time the BBC did a tribute for Patrick Fyffe, creator of Dame Hilda Bracket. I am sure we would all love to see this happen. It will make a lot of extra sales as people will look at the DVDs the BBC released, online or in the shops.
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- Do please make a new tribute documentary. We think it would be very fitting inded.
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Paul Charles J
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- These highly talented people deserve to be screened again, many people will not have known who these wonderful people are so dont deprive them of getting to know the Dear Ladies
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- A tribute would be a fantastic idea
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Mike W
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- The genius of Hinge and Bracket takes us back to a real Golden Age of Brtitish comedy which incorporates a notion of harmless fun unlike today's brand of "crash, bang, wallop" comedy, much of which gets it's laughs from cruelty.
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- I hope that your petition is successful - a suitable acknowledgement of the work of the "Dear Ladies" is long overdue. Best wishes for 2012!
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David D
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- Discovered this act too late to see them live or any of their TV shows and listen to any of their radio broadcasts but miss them nonetheless.
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Chris S
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- A wonderful double act with just enough double entendre to tantalyse without being blatent
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- Bring back the ladies. Get real comedy back on t.v.
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- Let us again "Quaff the nectar"
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- Encore!
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John T
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- I saw Hinge and Bracket at the Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth with my mopther many years ago. We both loved their show, and would like to see them on the television.
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