tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post493212368534009101..comments2024-03-29T11:57:40.881+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Edward WoodwardRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-72356522556992026042013-08-05T09:47:37.719+01:002013-08-05T09:47:37.719+01:00John Curry,
I never, ever saw the original progra...John Curry,<br /><br />I never, ever saw the original programmes and would love to see them at some point.<br /><br />Are they good enough to form the basis of a possible COW session?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-61230031084808735632013-07-29T18:13:39.918+01:002013-07-29T18:13:39.918+01:00The originals were lost in a fire in the archive, ...The originals were lost in a fire in the archive, but I now have copies of 4 of the episodes I will do a write up in due courseJohn Curry Editor History of Wargaming Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350363410688664287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-38978771610104309852009-11-24T22:31:44.986+00:002009-11-24T22:31:44.986+00:00Trebian,
I just picked up your blog entry on Goog...Trebian,<br /><br />I just picked up your blog entry on Google Reader, and I was about to make a comment on your blog myself!<br /><br />I knew about the BATTLEGROUND series, but have never met anyone who ever saw it. It is a pity that no copies seem to exist.<br /><br />I do have copies of the GAME OF WAR series (or 'Men in Cardigans' as I believe it was called by some people!) and was able to give Phil Sabin a copy of the programme that he appeared in!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-7453369507983261002009-11-24T19:58:24.405+00:002009-11-24T19:58:24.405+00:00A week is a long time in the blog-o-sphere, but fo...A week is a long time in the blog-o-sphere, but for those still interested I've posted some details on "Battleground" and a few pictures over at:<br /><br />http://wargaming4grownups.blogspot.com/Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-23056120131519615552009-11-19T11:30:04.446+00:002009-11-19T11:30:04.446+00:00Dear all,
The death of Edward Woodward seems to h...Dear all,<br /><br />The death of Edward Woodward seems to have triggered off a lot of recollections about this great (and often under-rated) actor.<br /><br />It is a pity that there is not likely to be any permanent memorial to him anywhere.<br /><br />He will, however, live on in our memories.<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-3338742062943178122009-11-19T07:10:51.293+00:002009-11-19T07:10:51.293+00:00Rest in peace Edward, I heard in heaven the scale ...Rest in peace Edward, I heard in heaven the scale of choice is 1:1 and the terrain is absolutely splendid!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084397570422636501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-54527188687061265392009-11-19T05:43:19.393+00:002009-11-19T05:43:19.393+00:00I'm fondest of the Equilizer episodes.. his po...I'm fondest of the Equilizer episodes.. his portrayal of King Saul, and the Crusade episode with him as Alwyn the technomage, playing opposite of his son.... may he remain in our memories and may his family know peace.DavidAnlaShokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826993137282328935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-78525287020979984472009-11-18T05:59:55.824+00:002009-11-18T05:59:55.824+00:00He was an excellent singer too, as I recall.He was an excellent singer too, as I recall.Roly / Arteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502700955502462973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-71488825631251297582009-11-17T14:04:45.162+00:002009-11-17T14:04:45.162+00:00Mark,
I never saw any of the episodes of BATTLEGR...Mark,<br /><br />I never saw any of the episodes of BATTLEGROUND, and despite my attempts to find a recorded copy of any of the programmes, I have so far drawn a blank. I would love to have seen one or more of them but ...<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-177144704650745022009-11-17T11:10:50.549+00:002009-11-17T11:10:50.549+00:00My mistake the series was called BattlegroundMy mistake the series was called <a href="http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/20467" rel="nofollow">Battleground</a>Mark Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145335438764020733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-85244239977987419832009-11-17T10:57:59.246+00:002009-11-17T10:57:59.246+00:00I can remember him presenting a six part series ca...I can remember him presenting a six part series called The Wargame in the late seventies on ITV. Covering six wargames through periods of history to be fought over. Including Gettysburg where he made reference to the Callum episode. <br /><br />+1 about Breaker Morant.Mark Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145335438764020733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-61058519805794319492009-11-17T09:59:00.308+00:002009-11-17T09:59:00.308+00:00Breaker Morant was brilliant, edward was a star.Breaker Morant was brilliant, edward was a star.FIXED BAYONET METAL SOLDIERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262050664514504941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-3857699667471683622009-11-17T01:06:37.749+00:002009-11-17T01:06:37.749+00:00Here's another "Callan" and Woodward...Here's another "Callan" and Woodward fan.. you've said it all.. tanks guys...<br /><br />Cheers<br />RobinRobin Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09057467066079369641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-30043246269978763092009-11-16T22:46:44.888+00:002009-11-16T22:46:44.888+00:00Dear all,
I suspect that we are not alone in feel...Dear all,<br /><br />I suspect that we are not alone in feeling the loss of this Gentleman.<br /><br />Lets us raise a metaphorical glass together to his memory.<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-30784984430388615912009-11-16T22:36:26.221+00:002009-11-16T22:36:26.221+00:00An absolute shame, a complete Gentleman. I agree B...An absolute shame, a complete Gentleman. I agree Breaker Morant is one of the greatest movies ever made and it's Woodward's performance which frankly made the film what it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-38891660993341431282009-11-16T22:05:16.039+00:002009-11-16T22:05:16.039+00:00Damnit Bob, you got there before me. As someone wh...Damnit Bob, you got there before me. As someone who is slightly younger than you I never saw Callan first time round (before my bedtime), but I caught the colour re-runs on Channel 4.<br /><br />I'm currently watching the DVDs of the final series (the one where Callan becomes Hunter & Lonely gets a taxi) which strangely enough is only available from Australia.<br /><br />There's only one colour programme not on DVD ("Wet Job"), but the black and whites are completely unavailable, although a lot of them are held at the BFI, I believe.<br /><br />A real classy actor. Callan is still the best spy show ever madeTrebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-24927990629021894422009-11-16T21:32:34.039+00:002009-11-16T21:32:34.039+00:00Hear, hear..Hear, hear..Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.com