Be nice if the new regime at Foxtel could air programs like Dixon of Dock Green, not seen this on TV in this country as I recall. Can recommend it as good old school Police drama. It's an old line, but they don't make 'em like this anymore ! Jack Warner is a bloody legend !!!
They certainly don't make 'em like that anymore Don!. I am pleased you enjoyed a little glimpse of 'Sargeant Dixon' aka Jack Warner - that should of course be the other way around, but the two were unseperable as you may well know.
Thanks for taking the time out to make a comment, it's appreciated.
@GLFVIDEO Not at all, thank you Glfvideo for uploading this ep. I also see you have an impressive collection of more old favorites on your channel. Thank you so much for providing this & them for view here.
Wasn't this episode repeated in 1986 as part of the TV50 celebrations? I remember noting how poor old Jack Warner had difficulty walking across the set to retrieve the fire arms. Famously, he was well past retirement age if this had been real life!
Quite possibly. You are of course correct, old Jack was way too old for active Police duty, but he soldiered (pardon the pun) on. I was growing up at the time the series was in it's prime (1960's) it was the portrayal of police personell on Dixon that formed my respect for the police force as I grew up. Now, like Dixon ,those days have gone..
Thank you so much for this particular segment of Dixon. Yes, 'twas a considerable bit before my time, nevertheless NJC was (he died a few years ago) my Granddad. I am too young to have seen any of his TV work, films, plays or even read any of his scripts. This is the sole piece of footage I could find from the entire YouTube database that yielded his name. So my research was at least rewarded in part. I can't tell you how inspiring it is to see the final credits roll up with his name. R.I.P. ♥
How nice that you have finally found a tv 'credit' for your grandad. N.J. Crisp was a popular writer in those days, he 'penned' many scripts for Dixon of Dock Green and others.
@j0d1ec - Thanks for that information. I'm from the UK originally and now live in Canada. For Hallowe'en tonight I'll have on a genuine custodian helmet, an old constable's cloak (I'm the candy copper) when the kids come to my door. I never was a copper but work as as PI!
He made a police constable's working life seem very cosy in fact he was described by one chief constable as a one man recruiting campaign for the force.
I am not surprised about that. His portrayal of a 'Bobby' was extremely convivial, sadly though of a long lost, for some forgotten era..' Nowadays he wouldn't stand a chance. Thanks for your comments.
I don't know how old you are, but I am old enough to remember that many Policemen of that era were indeed similar to that portrayed by Jack Warner. You are of course entitled to your opinion, equally I am entitled to disagree!.
Wonderful! I remember these as a teenager. Old Jack Warner was the best loved copper on British TV for decades, I live in Canada these days, and now enjoy another great "period" detective show - The Murdoch Mysteries.
Of course it was, that was the point! I daresay you are under 30 years of age, or I doubt that you would have made that comment - don't get me wrong, you entitled to make any comment you wish.
@fellis45 Yes you're right. I was also getting him confused with John Le Measurier who I thought had died in 1982 but did in fact die in 1983. I remember these actors funerals being on tv news as they put a policemans helmet on Jacks coffin.
Be nice if the new regime at Foxtel could air programs like Dixon of Dock Green, not seen this on TV in this country as I recall. Can recommend it as good old school Police drama. It's an old line, but they don't make 'em like this anymore ! Jack Warner is a bloody legend !!!
BigDon62 3 months ago
@BigDon62
They certainly don't make 'em like that anymore Don!. I am pleased you enjoyed a little glimpse of 'Sargeant Dixon' aka Jack Warner - that should of course be the other way around, but the two were unseperable as you may well know.
Thanks for taking the time out to make a comment, it's appreciated.
GLFVIDEO 3 months ago
@GLFVIDEO Not at all, thank you Glfvideo for uploading this ep. I also see you have an impressive collection of more old favorites on your channel. Thank you so much for providing this & them for view here.
BigDon62 3 months ago
Wasn't this episode repeated in 1986 as part of the TV50 celebrations? I remember noting how poor old Jack Warner had difficulty walking across the set to retrieve the fire arms. Famously, he was well past retirement age if this had been real life!
GaspingMenace 11 months ago
@GaspingMenace
Quite possibly. You are of course correct, old Jack was way too old for active Police duty, but he soldiered (pardon the pun) on. I was growing up at the time the series was in it's prime (1960's) it was the portrayal of police personell on Dixon that formed my respect for the police force as I grew up. Now, like Dixon ,those days have gone..
GLF
GLFVIDEO 11 months ago
Thank you so much for this particular segment of Dixon. Yes, 'twas a considerable bit before my time, nevertheless NJC was (he died a few years ago) my Granddad. I am too young to have seen any of his TV work, films, plays or even read any of his scripts. This is the sole piece of footage I could find from the entire YouTube database that yielded his name. So my research was at least rewarded in part. I can't tell you how inspiring it is to see the final credits roll up with his name. R.I.P. ♥
j0d1ec 1 year ago
@j0d1ec
How nice that you have finally found a tv 'credit' for your grandad. N.J. Crisp was a popular writer in those days, he 'penned' many scripts for Dixon of Dock Green and others.
I am so pleased my VT on YouTube helped you.
GLF
GLFVIDEO 1 year ago
@j0d1ec - Thanks for that information. I'm from the UK originally and now live in Canada. For Hallowe'en tonight I'll have on a genuine custodian helmet, an old constable's cloak (I'm the candy copper) when the kids come to my door. I never was a copper but work as as PI!
bgibb101 1 year ago
What they should have done was to show someone being nicked during the end credits and had them turn their head round at that final chord.
willpurry 1 year ago
He made a police constable's working life seem very cosy in fact he was described by one chief constable as a one man recruiting campaign for the force.
Cool2BCeltic 1 year ago
@Cool2BCeltic
I am not surprised about that. His portrayal of a 'Bobby' was extremely convivial, sadly though of a long lost, for some forgotten era..' Nowadays he wouldn't stand a chance. Thanks for your comments.
GLFVIDEO 1 year ago
@GLFVIDEO It's fair to say he's a policeman from the pages of Enid Blyton or a Ladybird book.
Cool2BCeltic 1 year ago
@Cool2BCeltic
I don't know how old you are, but I am old enough to remember that many Policemen of that era were indeed similar to that portrayed by Jack Warner. You are of course entitled to your opinion, equally I am entitled to disagree!.
GLFVIDEO 1 year ago
@GLFVIDEO Well, whatever he was, he was a good guy.
Cool2BCeltic 1 year ago
Jack Warner is one of my favourite actors. Anyone seen him in the film JIGSAW from 1962? Great movie - reminds me of my grandad.
airscrew1 1 year ago
Wonderful! I remember these as a teenager. Old Jack Warner was the best loved copper on British TV for decades, I live in Canada these days, and now enjoy another great "period" detective show - The Murdoch Mysteries.
bgibb101 2 years ago
Thanks for your comments. I have not heard of the 'Murdoch Mysteries' I shall have to investigate - pardon the pun!.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
Seems a bit pedestrian compared to today's cop shows.
johno4521 2 years ago
Of course it was, that was the point! I daresay you are under 30 years of age, or I doubt that you would have made that comment - don't get me wrong, you entitled to make any comment you wish.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
Got any Z Cars from the 70s?
JAYROX1969 2 years ago
Sorry No. Only an episode of Z Cars from 1964, on this Channel.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
This one was repeared in 1978 when Jack W past away sadly.
fellis45 2 years ago
Was it? A great series and a great actor.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
@fellis45 Jack Warner died in 1982. Not 1978.
airscrew1 1 year ago
@airscrew1
I check my dates after you posted and it seems we are both wrong
He died on the 24th May 1981, London, England, UK
Oh well, nice to get it correct in the end
fellis45 1 year ago
@fellis45 Yes you're right. I was also getting him confused with John Le Measurier who I thought had died in 1982 but did in fact die in 1983. I remember these actors funerals being on tv news as they put a policemans helmet on Jacks coffin.
airscrew1 1 year ago
I remember watching this clearly when it was broadcast... thanks so much for sharing
Pat
richpat 2 years ago
I know what you mean - seems like only yesterday!
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
Well DONE!!! That's an excellent TV series!!!
Yanamation 2 years ago
It certainly was. Thank You for your comments.
GLFVIDEO 2 years ago
U're welcome! ^_^ It is as gd as Z-Cars (1 of my fave TV series)
Yanamation 2 years ago