A J Wentworth BA Episode 1
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- A.J. Wentworth, B.A. is a British sitcom that aired on ITV in 1982. Set in the 1940s, the programme was shown posthumously following the death of its lead actor Arthur Lowe, who died on 15 April 1982. Based on the writings of H. F. Ellis, A.J. Wentworth, B.A. was written by Basil Boothroyd. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television.
Ha, they filmed this series at my school - I'm in all the opening credits - good memories
Thanks must go to Tommy P for saving these and making them available. A priceless record, even if satirical, of a vanished world. To be cherished.
I'm currently reading the book upon which this series was based. It's a very faithful recreation.
Recalling a phrase along the lines of "went down heavily again" featured a lot, which sums up some of Arthur Lowe's skills in interpreting this and many other roles.
Thank you for sharing this classic sitcom with Arthur lowe in :-)
Arthur Lowe was literally dying as he made this, from neurological problems aggravated by heavy drinking. He died of a stroke days after taping on the sixth and final episode of this series was completed
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He was a great actor sadly missed despite his personal issues
Very sad indeed. The books are hilarious and Arthur Lowe was perfectly cast in the role of Wentworth.
@@bahoonies Very true
I have read the book and Arthur Lowe was perfect as A. J. Wentworth.
Missed this series thanks
Crazy to think this was released after Arthur Lowe's death.
I love this serie
Classic Actor who should have got more leading parts but he passed them by due to health and wife commitments ...what a shame
Arthur Lowe in the final five years of his life suffered from the sleep disorder called narcolepsy which led to him slowly sounding like he was mumbling and slurred. It affected the speech parts of his brain, which by 1982 would lead to a stroke which killed him.
wonderful character actor
Love the old fashioned humour.
The children don’t answer the SPQR question: it is an abbreviation of ''Senātus Populusque Rōmānus', it appears on Roman currency, It means The Roman Senate and People.
When the boy shouts out 'Cave', he is using the Latin imperative to signify 'Beware', ie the master is about to return.
When one of the boys talks about 'impot', he is using a schoolboy term for 'imposition, ie lines.
Arthur Askey and Stinker Murdoch used to say "You keep cavey"
I have never heard of this, which is a shame, because it has what is described as 'a certain charm...' - tragic considering Lowes health problems at the time.
@dream catcher the tv series was based on the A.J. Wentworth BA books. They are absolutely hilarious and you can get them on Amazon. I strongly recommend them.
@@bahoonies Thank you for that, I will certainly be reading them.
What a crackup.....chalk (pardon the Pun) another one to Arthur Lowe !😁😄
0:54 now I have to throw down these books...
Lol, that was pretty bad, wasnt it!
The Wentworth stories were read out on the BBC Radio 4 programme Woman's Hour by the actor Arthur Lowe - please does anyone know of these are circulating?
Captain G Mainwaring, BA. Where was his khaki uniform given that this was during the Second World War. My father would have been the right age to be a pupil in this school, as he was born in late 1932.
CZcams has a habit of blocking everything I post. Would this mention make it a solution?
A. J. Wentworth BA - Arthur Lowe - Info
© A British sitcom that aired on ITV in 1982.
Set in the 1940s, the programme was shown posthumously following
the death of its lead actor Arthur Lowe, who died on 15 April 1982.
Based on the writings of H. F. Ellis, A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
was written by Basil Boothroyd. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television.
The one playing the headmaster played the role of the vicar in Potter
Harry Andrews is the headmaster, John Barron was the vicar.
@@aaarrrggghhhh I didn't get where I am today without knowing about C J! What about Reggie Perrin and Doc Morrissey?
My God were teachers really that bad?!
Was Arthur Lowe drunk during these scenes? I know he was dying of alcoholism.
He was not very well when this was made. For some strange reason his bumbling presentation somehow enhances his performance. I think it can all be covered by the term character acting ! He was a loveable old actor and I always remember him fondly.