Dick Barton Special Agent
 

Any old timers about? Watched Dick Barton Special Agent last night. 2 episodes of 15 minutes each back to back, in colour no less.

That wonderful intro music had us in raptures. The acting? Er, predictable 50/60’s and all the better for it. Not one swear word and, apart from the hinted-at stabbing, no gratuitous violence. Really close close-ups of Fiona Fullerton in her glorious early days. What a treat. 2 more tonight 8.30 Talking Pictures TV. Now, where’s my Liquorice Allsorts.

My go to channel that for some good old films and TV series:bowdown: Although Dick Barton was a bit before my time, I see "Budgie" is on after, Adam Faith iirc? He used to use the tennis courts behind my school when he was a lad

I remember Budgie too Ron. The big guy? Laughing Spam! What a name.

200 quid for a thump in the guts 😄 A phrase I remember for some reason 😁

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The films are getting older. Watched a 1941 film with John Mills, Alister Sims and a very young George Coles last night.

Guess that makes it 79 years old.

( I hope I got that all right. )--;)

"A cottage to let" by any chance Jon?:D

Yes, that's the one. I forgot the title.--Thanks.

I was 4 years old when they were filming that one. Lol.

I saw Terry Nellhams at a classic car show in Edmonton. Charming chap.

Dick Barton was I think just post war about late 1945/46 BBC Radio, the Light program 15minutes and around 5.15pm or 5.45pm ?? maybe got the times wrong. It was considered in our circles as a bit over the top!! We were braught up on Paul Temple with his brave and resourceful wife 'Steve' who predated Dick Barton 1944ish? I stand to be corrected on dates and times. Chris.S

I think the Dick Barton series on Talking Pictures dates from the late '70's.

The character is, of course, much older. I have a box set of 3 Hammer films featuring Dick & Snowy which date from '48 - '50. Very corny, but great fun :}.

Cliff