@spitharoo I did actually work on the accent, thanks for asking. I listened closely to friends who spoke "correctly" and made a conscious effort to speak as they did, not dropping aitches, gees etc. I do slip back into Cockney occasionally though, according to my wife.
@ProdigalTourist That's interesting. My Mum, although a Cockney who doesn't speak too badly has a Cockney friend who speaks very very posh. Perhaps it comes from her having been a milliner and rubbing shoulders with the gentry I don't know. :-) Anyway. That was many moons ago.
Your description of the boiler over the bath took me back to my teenage years when I had to fill a pan with hot water from it to wash my hair. It had a pilot light if I remember correctly.
Great! Denis and Frances, I'm sorry I've been out of town for the past three weeks - didn't get up to P & P for the big night....I love this video! Good job, Denis! Liz
Just one question. How did you acquire that posh accent? Was it difficult?
spitharoo 6 months ago
@spitharoo I did actually work on the accent, thanks for asking. I listened closely to friends who spoke "correctly" and made a conscious effort to speak as they did, not dropping aitches, gees etc. I do slip back into Cockney occasionally though, according to my wife.
ProdigalTourist 6 months ago
@ProdigalTourist That's interesting. My Mum, although a Cockney who doesn't speak too badly has a Cockney friend who speaks very very posh. Perhaps it comes from her having been a milliner and rubbing shoulders with the gentry I don't know. :-) Anyway. That was many moons ago.
Your description of the boiler over the bath took me back to my teenage years when I had to fill a pan with hot water from it to wash my hair. It had a pilot light if I remember correctly.
spitharoo 6 months ago
your geminy's mate from France Hugh
TALIE92300 1 year ago
Denis, so easy this one, talk about yourself......
TALIE92300 1 year ago
That's hilarious. I met my ex boyfriend's parents in Dagenham two years ago.
kytele 1 year ago
Great! Denis and Frances, I'm sorry I've been out of town for the past three weeks - didn't get up to P & P for the big night....I love this video! Good job, Denis! Liz
lizhill5 2 years ago
Wonderfully done!
adenev16 2 years ago
Excellent! Truly excellent. The text could not be more engaging and darned if the reader doesn't come close.
PJDonnellyJr 2 years ago
Oh wonderful!!! It is great and I just love the accents! What does Frances think of your impersonation of her???
mrsemm 2 years ago 2
Terrific! You do the accents so well. It feels like I'm there.
dsnodderly 2 years ago 2
I love it , keep up the great work!
voft65 2 years ago 2
i love this vid soooo much!!!!!
softballwhisperer 2 years ago
Brilliant! What fun this is going to be. Cannot wait to see it in the movie form... still think Colin Firth is meant to play Dennis.
HeatherHoerle 2 years ago 3
What a great read. I think that a video version of this book would be an incredible sell!!! Well done!
tubege 2 years ago 4