What a loss to literature. When I was a young teenager, I was never allowed to watch his work as my parents thought it was too rude. He was a genious of his time and as a woman, don't feel it was exploitative - thought he was speaking to me. Thank you for posting this. PS Melvyn brave for holding it together. Catherine
It's sad to see so few people now know who Dennis Potter was. This made an indelible impression on me when I first saw it on ABC TV (Australia) after his death. He was a truly great writer, he chose to write for TV - perhaps because he could reach a bigger audience. He called his cancer "Rupert" (after Murdock) His often quoted remark that he would shoot the 'bugger" but didn't have the time was marvelous.& his analysis of the venal nature of corporate society was prescient.
what a guy. thanks for posting! i remember watching this as a kid.
msakwalker 1 week ago
I hope Dennis, wherever he is, is enjoying the unravelling of Rupert's empire.
GOGOLH 3 weeks ago
What a loss to literature. When I was a young teenager, I was never allowed to watch his work as my parents thought it was too rude. He was a genious of his time and as a woman, don't feel it was exploitative - thought he was speaking to me. Thank you for posting this. PS Melvyn brave for holding it together. Catherine
TheTiddles2010 6 months ago
"I asked a waiter for an ashtray and it was just as though I'd shot him in the back."
Brilliant quote.
whatthedeuce81 11 months ago
thanks for posting this. brilliant interview, excellent writer, timeless TV.
davidparker999 1 year ago
very rich and moving interview, thanks to you tube for making this possible
ninaashik 1 year ago
It's sad to see so few people now know who Dennis Potter was. This made an indelible impression on me when I first saw it on ABC TV (Australia) after his death. He was a truly great writer, he chose to write for TV - perhaps because he could reach a bigger audience. He called his cancer "Rupert" (after Murdock) His often quoted remark that he would shoot the 'bugger" but didn't have the time was marvelous.& his analysis of the venal nature of corporate society was prescient.
frogmanpiano 1 year ago 6