Dorothy Duffin

Clever and gentle series, no smut, no bad language and based on characters which I am sure the writer knew. We all know a Nora Batty and Pearl. Theme tune apt and beautifully orchestrated, I have willed it to be used at my funeral. The 'Just a small funeral' episode still reduces me to tears. Maybe the series should have ended there. I visited Holmfirth in the 90's, delighted to see for myself Compo's flat and Ivy's cafe. The most irritating character for me was that of the paranoid non-spy, Obbo, and his quest to find his mother. I did not think it related well to the original theme about retired elderly gentlemen. I hope that the series will be remembered for many decades yet.

Absolutely brilliant and done with so much care and empathy. All craftspeople must have wonderful hand, eye co-ordination and the patience of a saint for some of the restoration skills. My teddies watch with me and although they cringe with the sewing and stuffing parts I am sure that they enjoy it as much as I do. Long live the series and maybe younger viewers won't be so 'sniffy' about keepsakes in the future.