Typically British...

[margaretcarnes]

One Foot In The Grave
Hancock's Half Hour
Rising Damp

There are more! Lots

Siani - some people say that Hancock didn't transfer well to TV, but last night I caught the episode where he is stuck in a lift (elevator) at Television Centre. Black and white of course - but still very clever and watchable IMO, despite being so dated in many ways. Must admit it didn't make me laugh out loud (unlike drugged up Madges' antics in Benidorm - yet another repeat) but still classic.

[margaretcarnes]

That's one pleasure that must have passed me by...
Nice to see you're keeping your finger on the pulse of the crucial developments in global cuisine, Frank!

Fish fingers?

A survey of the UK's favourite 'strange' sarnies has found that chip butties, crisp butties and fish finger butties are tops. I kid you not.
But I do think it's strange that chip butties are considered to be a bit odd? Staple diet round here... but give me a cheese and pickled beetroot sarnie any time. Shame Greggs don't do them in these parts - they are a Leeds thing I think. Along with cheese and fruitcake.

[Terry]

I grew up in the London borough of Ealing.
My parents came from Tottenham and Bethnal Green

So I guess I can most definitely call myself a Londoner.

As a kid, Dad used to love the Eel, Pie, Mash & Liquer (A kind of soup) shops.
Me? - I couldn't stand the stuff.

I loved Fish, Chips, Mushy Peas and a WALLY.

So come on you British culture vultures - what's a WALLY?

[dtaai-maai]

It's a cor blimey gherkin, mate, but don't ask me why!

Never have liked 'em though...

[Terry]

First prize to the man in the car...................

[dtaai-maai]

Webb's Rd, Clapham Junction, early-mid 60s. Fish & Chip shop next to Dr Zoob's surgery. Workmen yelling 'Wotcher copperknob!' Sixpenn'orth of chips just about made school dinners bearable...

On the way home, stop at Parry's newsagents for some Trebors and blackjacks (4 a penny). <sigh>

[Terry]

And in the summer months - a frozen 'jublee'

[Huahinian]

And in the summer months - a frozen 'jublee'

Lubley me old china!

[dtaai-maai]

And in the summer months - a frozen 'jublee'

Yes! Pyramid-shaped frozen chemicals. Delicious! And of course sherbert and liquorice. And lovehearts.

[PeteC]

Oh the joys of having my daughter learn from British readers. She came up to me today with her weekend book and asked me "daddy, what does this mean?"....the phrase is "(genie)... is a big girl's blouse" Can someone tell my what that is and how it developed into what it means so I can explain it to her. Thanks. Pete

[dtaai-maai]

A man who is called a big girl's blouse is a "softy".

[PeteC]

That makes sense I guess. She will be pleased this morning at breakfast that the mystery is solved. Pete

[pharvey]

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[BaaBaa.]

I grew up in the London borough of Ealing.
My parents came from Tottenham and Bethnal Green

So I guess I can most definitely call myself a Londoner.

As a kid, Dad used to love the Eel, Pie, Mash & Liquer (A kind of soup) shops.
Me? - I couldn't stand the stuff.

I loved Fish, Chips, Mushy Peas and a WALLY.

So come on you British culture vultures - what's a WALLY?

I always thought you southerners preferred a dry chip? As in didn't have mushy peas, gravy or curry in your chippies? Nowt moist.

[richard]

I grew up in the London borough of Ealing.
My parents came from Tottenham and Bethnal Green

So I guess I can most definitely call myself a Londoner.

As a kid, Dad used to love the Eel, Pie, Mash & Liquer (A kind of soup) shops.
Me? - I couldn't stand the stuff.

I loved Fish, Chips, Mushy Peas and a WALLY.

So come on you British culture vultures - what's a WALLY?

I always thought you southerners preferred a dry chip? As in didn't have mushy peas, gravy or curry in your chippies? Nowt moist.

Terry

Buffalo Bills is serving that just now. Not on the menu though