@reecedinsdale.bsky.social Been watching some old sitcoms, I reckon that the best ‘double’ acts (not ensemble shows) with genuine chemistry were Rodney Bewes/James Bolam and Reece Dinsdale/John Thaw. They made the relationships so real and the comedy just flowed.Brilliant stuff. No arguments please🤣 - ThreadSky

kevlatham.bsky.social • 3 days ago

@reecedinsdale.bsky.social Been watching some old sitcoms, I reckon that the best ‘double’ acts (not ensemble shows) with genuine chemistry were Rodney Bewes/James Bolam and Reece Dinsdale/John Thaw. They made the relationships so real and the comedy just flowed.Brilliant stuff. No arguments please🤣

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reecedinsdale.bsky.social•3 days ago

Thank you, Kevin.

kevlatham.bsky.social•3 days ago

I’ve been watching Home to Roost again this week. Lost count of how many times I’ve seen it, but for me the mark of great comic acting
is laughing even when you’ve heard the line hundreds of times but it still sounds fresh. My son and I often quote lines to each other. Do I need to get out more?🤣

lundyfox.bsky.social•3 days ago

Completely agreed

I liked Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden in Never the Twain. There was a certain something in that

Having said that, I just noticed all these are men. But that’s probably a subject in itself

tynegal.bsky.social•3 days ago

'I'd give you a beer but I've only got six cans.'

kevlatham.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yet another great line. If I remember correctly it was in the film when Terry is fishing and Bob turns up?

tynegal.bsky.social•3 days ago

It is, together with this corker from Bob: 'In the chocolate box of life the top layer is already gone and someone's had the orange cream from the bottom.'

kevlatham.bsky.social•3 days ago

Brilliant 🤣🤣🤣. And who can forget ‘you’ll get yer money, you’ll get yer money’

tigersb.bsky.social•3 days ago

Agreed but I'd add Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy to the list

neiltollfree.bsky.social•3 days ago

Home to Roost doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. A real cut above.

kevlatham.bsky.social•3 days ago

Couldn’t agree more Neil! 👍

kokorogenic.bsky.social•3 days ago

I would agree, and flexibly add Ian McShane and Dudley Sutton to the list.

crazylady55.bsky.social•2 days ago

No arguments from me. I totally agree

crazylady55.bsky.social•2 days ago

Actually James Bolam
Is my late mother in law’s cousin.

kevlatham.bsky.social•2 days ago

Great actor hope he’s - and you - are well

crazylady55.bsky.social•2 days ago

Fine thank you. Hope Reece sees this as well. He’s a lovely person.

kevlatham.bsky.social•2 days ago

👍

ianmusgrave.bsky.social•3 days ago

That’s a great shout. I would also say Porridge - while not a double act, the great chemistry between Barker and Beckinsale

kevlatham.bsky.social•3 days ago

I didn’t include that since I thought of it more as ensemble with Mr McKay and Mr Barraclough. But I certainly take your point about Barker and Beckinsale👍

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