My great-aunt, I never got to meet her but my father and aunt speak of her so fondly. I am a performer myself and it's so amazing to see her in this light. I wish I was able to meet her.
Joyce Grenfell was naturally very gifted and she perfected her talent on stage in reviews, on film and eventually television. For those asking about her singing voice she took singing lessons from a lady called Anne Wood in London, a popular teacher, although Joyce never considered herself a singer. However there was such a lot of comic singing in her shows and she wanted to improve her range and volume. She was so polished and accomplished. She wrote so much of her own material. Apart from one term at RADA just prior to her marriage she had no other formal training . A remarkable woman who still gets over 100,000 views in 2017.
Lady ih the church is just classic!!! I laughed so much I had to run it twice...kept missing the lines!! God bless Joyce Grenfell...we need her humor!!
Saw her on stage, & she was marvellous! Went backstage, & met Ms Grenfell afterwards. Got her autograph, & we chatted for about ten minutes’, as I was studying Speech & Drama at the time. A real thrill to have seen, met, & chatted to a wonderful lady……
A very elegant, beautiful lady, hard to imagine she was in her early 60's here, she always looked ageless, lovely beautiful green dress and pink shoes, perfect singing voice and diction.
It's just been suggested to me that I need a "connected oven" so I can check that I've turned it off when I'm out. And Joyce's wonderful little song came immediately to mind.
Too funny! Reminds me of the time I was attending a lecture with friends and upon hearing the siren of a passing fire truck, to my horror, I remembered that I had forgotten to take out a cake in the oven set at 400F. Yes, it was blackened and solidifying into a brick with the appearance of cooled lava. A good recipe to replace tarmac.
This is one thing I am always afraid of doing when I go out leaving the gas on!!!! I have driven back home many many times to check......I love this sketch.
My great-aunt, I never got to meet her but my father and aunt speak of her so fondly. I am a performer myself and it's so amazing to see her in this light. I wish I was able to meet her.
Joyce Grenfell was naturally very gifted and she perfected her talent on stage in reviews, on film and eventually television. For those asking about her singing voice she took singing lessons from a lady called Anne Wood in London, a popular teacher, although Joyce never considered herself a singer. However there was such a lot of comic singing in her shows and she wanted to improve her range and volume. She was so polished and accomplished. She wrote so much of her own material. Apart from one term at RADA just prior to her marriage she had no other formal training . A remarkable woman who still gets over 100,000 views in 2017.
we brits have been very lucky to have had such talented and funny women like joyce and many others over the years , sadly missed
Lady ih the church is just classic!!! I laughed so much I had to run it twice...kept missing the lines!! God bless Joyce Grenfell...we need her humor!!
No matter how many times I watch this, the line: "No. I was afraid you wouldn't have done!" floors me every time.
We watch this. We are told that David Brent is a comedian. How we laugh.
Saw her on stage, & she was marvellous! Went backstage, & met Ms Grenfell afterwards. Got her autograph, & we chatted for about ten minutes’, as I was studying Speech & Drama at the time. A real thrill to have seen, met, & chatted to a wonderful lady……
A very elegant, beautiful lady, hard to imagine she was in her early 60's here, she always looked ageless, lovely beautiful green dress and pink shoes, perfect singing voice and diction.
Exceptional humour, with no shouting or bad language. She was to have been made a dame, but died before it could be announced publicly.
It's just been suggested to me that I need a "connected oven" so I can check that I've turned it off when I'm out. And Joyce's wonderful little song came immediately to mind.
How does she manage it every time??
Too funny! Reminds me of the time I was attending a lecture with friends and upon hearing the siren of a passing fire truck, to my horror, I remembered that I had forgotten to take out a cake in the oven set at 400F. Yes, it was blackened and solidifying into a brick with the appearance of cooled lava. A good recipe to replace tarmac.
Totally, totally wonderful. It didn't matter what she did, no one could ever have done it better!
This situation has happened to many. Me too.
What pleasure she gave!
Whenever I see Joyce the words that spring to mind is “Oh, Sammy”. Funny lady
Nobody can match her today. RIP Joyce.
Worth it for the beautiful delivery of "SOOOP" alone...
I hate it when I'm out somewhere and am suddenly sure I've forgotten something important! I can totally relate!
This is one thing I am always afraid of doing when I go out leaving the gas on!!!! I have driven back home many many times to check......I love this sketch.