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Written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones, a pilot and eight subsequent episodes, spanning two series transmitted on BBC 2 between 1976 & 1979....A massive favourite of mine at the time, but for some strange reason, not watched it for donkey's years....Randomly decided to watch an episode tonight, to see how it had stood the test of time. So chose episode 1, series 1, "The Testing of Eric Olthwaite" – 27 September 1977, which just happens to have a Yorkshire setting. Delighted to say it's still absolutely brilliant and I'm now going to buy the boxset....Here's that episode. I can't imagine too many wont remember it from the first time around, but if you've not seen it before, or not seen it in a long time like me, stop polishing the reinforced brass handle of your Spear & Jackson number 3 shovel, make yourself a nice black pudding door-step sandwich, put the cat out, let the lurcher in and do yourself a favour. You could do far worse with a spare half hour, even if it is raining. Ripping Yarns Season 1 Episode 1 - 'The Testing Of Eric Olthwaite' Ripping Yarns Season 1 Episode 2-The Testing Of Eric Olthwaite

I had the pleasure of spending Thursday afternoon in the company of Bill, Theo Travis, Dave Sturt, John Spence, Ian Haydock and Elliot Nelson at Fairview Studios... I don't want to give too much away at the moment, but for those of you who have enjoyed the Orchestra Futura performances over the years, hopefully there will be a little treat coming your way sometime soon... Keep your eye on news updates over the coming weeks/months.

Obviously there is push back but as I reach Marvellous Realms today is looking very fine especially the weather. Seeing Uriah Heep last week was uplifting and as contemporaries of BN although quite different have collectively worked hard to make us feel good. Long live rock n roll in all it’s forms. There is more than enough room for everybody.