I had no idea if I could do sit com. I’d done comedy on stage and had loved the feeling of it. Quite frankly, I’m a little surprised I haven’t done much more tv comedy… only stage. I guess your career takes you wherever it wants to. 🤷‍♂️ I have no complaints. 🙂 - ThreadSky

reecedinsdale.bsky.social • 32 days ago

I had no idea if I could do sit com. I’d done comedy on stage and had loved the feeling of it.
Quite frankly, I’m a little surprised I haven’t done much more tv comedy… only stage.
I guess your career takes you wherever it wants to. 🤷‍♂️
I have no complaints. 🙂

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Oh, good Lord, it doesn't feel like 40 years. You were so funny, the pair of you. I think it was a departure for John Thaw, but did you think you'd be doing comedy? Whatever your plans, it worked!

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davidcavlovic.bsky.social•32 days ago

“Dying is easy, comedy is hard.”
—Edmund Gwen

annbeddowbsky.bsky.social•32 days ago

I suppose the difference between stage comedy and television comedy is the participating audience, not sure as I’m never done anything like that in my life, but I’d sure have liked to give it a go. Xx

clint04.bsky.social•32 days ago

I definitely support you getting back into comedy. ❤️

deansills.bsky.social•32 days ago

You are a natural, Reece. The timing, the delivery, and the chemistry between you and John Thaw was a true joy to watch, plus the mannerisms of your character. Spot on 👏👏

sunderlandlolly.bsky.social•32 days ago

❤️

natbat71.bsky.social•32 days ago

I was talking to Steve O'Donnell about comedy, he's a longtime friend of an old friend of mine called Jim,

He said he finds normal acting is easy compared to comedy,

He had a prop from a movie called The Cottage he did, his own head with spine attached, it's impressively creepy in real life too.

adrianlenard.bsky.social•32 days ago

My god, I fancied the pants off you in that, and I can remember not being able to take my eyes off you. I reckon it’s okay to say that now, 40 years later. If it isn’t - say so and I’ll delete.

sueosullivan8.bsky.social•32 days ago

We have no complaints either reece.😊

toonloon.bsky.social•32 days ago

ID probably didn’t help.

funsoph.bsky.social•32 days ago

"Home to Roost 2026" with you as the Dad?

catrinj.bsky.social•32 days ago

That would work. A good solid plot with decent mileage in it. Just needs a good writer and it’s a guaranteed hit.

jocksaway74.bsky.social•31 days ago

I thought you and Keith had a great rapport in Haggard.

reecedinsdale.bsky.social•31 days ago

Along with Sam Kelly, we certainly had a great time. 👍

trishap.bsky.social•32 days ago

Loved it!

santorim87.bsky.social•32 days ago

That's an interesting point but just shows that you weren't typecast which can happen with TV. Having watched the first episode of Take Me Home, you did scary pretty damn well 😱

holmesweetholme.bsky.social•32 days ago

Private Function was about 40 years ago. Still watch it. Well written and some fantastic acting. A feel good laugh that’s a tonic when needed.

phillowthian.bsky.social•32 days ago

“I think sexual intercourse is in order, Gilbert.”

phillowthian.bsky.social•32 days ago

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089838/quotes/

messmonstergigi.bsky.social•32 days ago

It was certainly a very different part for John Thaw to play, as for you, I guess being so young, you were still finding your feet but you did play it fantastically. I still remember the sometimes incredulous and sometimes gormless expressions you would put on. Fabulous!

reecedinsdale.bsky.social•32 days ago

I’ll take gormless. 😄

annbeddowbsky.bsky.social•32 days ago

I just had the ‘hots’ for you even though I was married with kids. Thought you were absolutely gorgeous. Still do if I’m honest, but please don’t be offended you were always so visually attractive. Xxx

reecedinsdale.bsky.social•32 days ago

The last thing I will be is offended, Ann.
I’m flattered, my love. 🙂

annbeddowbsky.bsky.social•32 days ago

I will sleep contented tonight Reece. Xxx

messmonstergigi.bsky.social•32 days ago

Ha! Played to perfection. 😂

slgfooty.bsky.social•31 days ago

Couldn't you do a gig to your friends and family and then if it goes well then go for the next level.

reecedinsdale.bsky.social•31 days ago

I’m not a stand-up. 👀

slgfooty.bsky.social•31 days ago

Could always sit down and do it :-D

skybluebrunty.bsky.social•32 days ago

Something I have always been curious about, when you are in something on TV ir film as an actor, do you know it's good while you are filming, or does that only come with hindsight? While filming Home to Roost, ID, or Threads (to name but a few) did you think "this is going to be great?" at the time?

kevlatham.bsky.social•31 days ago

Well you certainly could do it Reece, and what a pitch perfect performance as Matthew. And perfect chemistry between you and John Thaw, a comedy revelation! It’s so strange that you didn’t do more comedy after nailing Matthew. They say comedy is the hardest thing to do - is that your experience?

paddymalarkey.bsky.social•32 days ago

I swear you were in Jossies giants.

Or there was a programme about a B and B in Blackpool.
Where you not in that?

The best one and funniest northern moment was Brian glover in "kes"

Tetley tea bag man.

But in that film.
He was outstanding as the crackpot teacher😂

reecedinsdale.bsky.social•32 days ago

Not me.

ghostwriternot.bsky.social•32 days ago

Would you like to do more sci-fi?

reecedinsdale.bsky.social•32 days ago

Not really. It’s not my thing. That… and goblins, elves and pixies. 🤷‍♂️😄

orval.bsky.social•32 days ago

I must have been about 13 when it was on- had a bit of a crush on Rebecca Lacey to be honest ☺️

reecedinsdale.bsky.social•32 days ago

Steady!

orval.bsky.social•32 days ago

😆

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