Episode 23…Herbert Marks Part Two ‘Now, tell me you ‘ain’t a pair of Kippers without a plate.’ He smiled almost gently, showing a row of worn out decaying green teeth. ‘You could put the record straight.’ he added cautiously. ‘Is … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 4 May 2016 by Patrick

Episode 22…Herbert Marks Part One ‘But I…’ She halted her words; embarrassed by the revelation. ‘You’ve seen him then recently?’ she asked. ‘Of course! I puts a bit o’ work Charlie’s way when I can. Got to elp’ one an’ … Continue reading →

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Scotland Yard…

Posted on 28 April 2016 by Patrick

Scotland Yard – This is an absolute beauty of a police series and first produced for cinema audiences in the 1960’s and now available on DVD by Studio Canal from Amazon. Here are 39 episodes based on true life crimes … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 9 April 2016 by Patrick

Episode 21…The Promoter ‘Your husband is a jealous man, it seems’. Herbert Marks leaned back on his dry creaking chair and behind a worn desk of greasy cups and plates. ‘Bin meaning to clear this lot away’ he said, ‘Ere … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 27 March 2016 by Patrick

Episode 20…The Letter Part Two ‘Why is he writing to you then? Answer me that!’ His eyes had taken on a grazed facet. He stared back to the notepaper. ‘He’s offering you a part in his new show!’ he grinned … Continue reading →

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