Just wanted to wish everybody a very happy and peaceful New Year! (So that's Welsh, Charles! My grandparents were Welsh - I always thought that they were a...
Congratulations to Barry McCanna and Mike Hart who both named 10/10 of the Al Bowlly sound clips featured in the Christmas Quiz. Also very good efforts from...
Denis, Thanks for the reminder. Typically, there was nothing in the papers and our dear Radio 2 didn't bother to mark this event! Al the very best. Chas ... ...
Dear All, I've just received this message from London! Best Wishes Denis ... Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 1:28 AM Subject: Veteran 'Melody Maker' reporter:...
Yes it's sad to hear of the passing of Chris Hayes. I too met him at a Memory Lane Party, way back in 1978. I was one of the youngest (aged 25) attendees then,...
Whilst doing some research on an unrelated topic I cam across a character called Noel Pemberton-Billing, a long dead Tory Member of Parliament in the UK. What...
Dear Jeff, You're correct, there's a whole chapter devoted him, in Ross Lairds publication titled: "Sound Beginnings" (The story of the early record industry...
-Hello Harry, Thanks for this information, but do you mean Denis Potter's series of the same name? If so, whereabouts do you get it from? (Have checked ...
Dear All, I assume this is the film version with Steve Martin. I believe there is a legal/copyright query which prevents the BBC from repeating the television...
-Dear Charles, Thanks for this. I have wondered why on earth 'Pennies From Heaven' wasn't available on video/dvd, or other works of Denis Potter's for that...
Dear Jennifer & All, I'm hoping to have something on Sydney/Australian radio to mark the anniversary of Al's passing, and will try to have it copied! Best...
Dear Jennifer, Many thanks for your message. Firstly, provided I'm not too busy at work, I'll nip down to Dukes Court during my lunch hour for curiosity sake. ...
Dear Jennifer and other Al-coholics, I am not doing an Al Bowlly walk this April. I am hosting a "Dance Band Walk". We will take in places like Ciro's, the Kit...
I'm Neil and an Al-coholic for sure. I have enjoyed hearing all the news from out there. I have neglected the group lately and have been wanting to tell all of...
Hello Jennifer. Looks as though i have been given some duff info regarding pfh dvd.Should this be the case that this is the wrong one,and i have dashed your...
Dear Neil, Pleased you've been able to find some recordings by our Al..! There's was L.P. recording released in the early 60's on EMI Ace of Clubs Treasury...
Dear All, Just a friendly reminder about copyright law! I know that the BBC and others are very hot on this. Copying of any programmes/records etc is frowned...
-Hello Harry, What a very kind offer, and very many thanks. However, I actually do have 'Pennies From Heaven' on video tape, so am all right for the present!...
Dear Jennifer, You've won me, are there any houses for sale in your street!? indeed Tasmania is a beautiful place, and of course full of beautiful people!! But...
Dear All, This could be an interseting publication?? Best Wishes Denis ... Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 7:53 PM Subject: A New Reference Book for British...
To All. Should any one like to purchase the above.they should phone. 0171 223 8165.The Balfe Archive. The price is £9.99,pluss £1.o p&p,they have a few sets...
Dear All, Please note that if you use this number you won't get through as the dialling code is several years out of date! The correct dialling code is, in...
Hi all!! I've just been reading through some old messages, and these 'fluffs' are really interesting! and I thought I might share one that I noticed a while...
Dear Lorna, Long time no hear, my Mum's name is Lorna! Some interesting facts on your post!! Best Wishes Denis King Sydney, Australia where 'Al' is adored by...