Radio Times carried a photo of Phil Archer, before I was even 10 years old.
But he doesn’t look anything like that, I reacted in shock.
At least I was well prepared for the possible disappointment of meeting Dan, Doris, Christine & Uncle Tom Forrest when they came to our Methodist church one Sunday evening when I was about 10. They sat in the pews with the rest of the choir & joined in with what was basically an ordinary service. Doris, with a strong, clear & surprisingly powerful voice, & Uncle Tom both sang solos. Afterwards I collected their autographs in my autograph album, a double helping as each signed both their real name & that of their character.
Doris looked just as I expected!
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