Milky Whey-Hey!

[@Lasopamuerte]

I can't believe anyone could be physically capable of disliking this

[@MrMagusperde]

Agreed- amazingly addictive look at our little lives....what clever man

[@samandjennysambrook]

Graham is a genius,and his characters are brilliantly portrayed, the song about the foot pump is so silly and hilarious, iv watched it over and over and I laugh as much each time. Brilliant 😊❤

[@lucywillis4535]

'Suburbia awakes' sums up Britain on a summer afternoon... I reminds me of my childhood. Laid on my bed in the school holidays, listening to the street outside....

[@nodarkthings]

I had no idea this existed!!! Excellent!! This guy's observations are so clever. It is a shame he is so obscure. I suppose the humour is a little too subtle for most.

[@richardarcher3435]

Love this. I've been listening to this on the radio for a while now and this is the first time I've seen it rather than just listen to it, and d'you know what? It actually does not disappoint. Many a time seeing a radio programme played out can ruin your mind image of it, but this does not. They look and act very much like my mind image. Well done. A lovely peaceful relaxing programme, and I even love the simple music.

[@MichaelAyden]

This should have been invested in to have been on the telly. I love his work, his vision, his warm comedy. I also appreciate the whole home made style and study on seemingly insignificant things. Its comforting! They missed out big time with John Shuttleworth and probably misunderstood an entire audience. That North South divide or just short sightedness?

[@bryanpartington3260]

Totally agree , and could not have put it better myself.

[@jamielee3681]

I Also agree, Shame there’s no new Material 😢

[@nodarkthings]

Well said. Although he did make a full series, 500 Bus Stops, which you can buy the DVD of. It's great.

[@Robin-pe1se]

The South can't handle culture.

[@ParcelOfRogue]

If any non British people are watching, this is what the UK is really like

[@mynameisnotjerome1803]

I'm a Brit living abroad and that is why I love The Shuttleworths. Everyday British people and their capers, I miss this so much.

[@christonamtb4089]

Well up north

[@Nettsinthewoods]

Northern England, we don’t wave to our neighbours and be that friendly very often in the south

[@monumentstosuffering2995]

Was like.

[@racheladkins6060]

Absolutely!

[@snottersofsnot8644]

What a find! After all these years, I wasn't even aware there was a tv pilot. When I think of the rubbish that got the green light - how was this not commissioned? It is truly freaky after all these years to see Ken in the flesh. He's not a million miles from what I imagined, but I still prefer the version of him I have in my minds' eye. Ken - you're a star, and I've always thought you should have your own radio show.

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I’m so pleased to at last see Ken and Mary. They’re just as I imagined them! Ooof!

[@dreameruk76]

Brilliant. This should be made into a T.V. show.

[@antoinettehellyer9522]

I wish it could be on T.V. but they put too much swearing and ads about life insurance, virus, cheating, if you can't pay well take it away, murder, theft. Hospitals piles , leaky bladder. Underwear, it would be a real treat to have a bit of Happyness ,for a change!.

[@gordonbarker4951]

This is quite simply a "CULTURAL MASTERPIECE"...............and I really mean it !!!!!

[@MrMikepresley]

John reminds me of my Father, he was born in Berwick Upon Tweed, north part of England on the border of Scotland, my mothers name was Mary; when ever john calls out to Mary it is exactly house my father sounded (takes me back to the 60s) when ever my father and mother would disagree, my father would say to her 'Mary!! go comb your hair!!' How Graham created this character of John is supernatural.

[@martin-mi3cg]

'Hot Afternoon in Early June' one of my all time fave Shuttleworth songs, just so delightful and so observant but fits better in the 'Midsummer Madras' episode that was on the radio.

[@jimsmethurst6113]

It's poetry ain't it?

[@sammann9680]

always great to see new John Shuttleworth stuff :)

[@dsszerothlaw]

It's rubbish John. Doesn't grab me. 😂 Ken swinging on the stairs!! Genius 🤣

[@SkylineTechnology]

Wish the BBC/another network had picked this up and run with it, like Stella Street/One foot in the grave. This would have made a wonderful series.

[@SuzLa1]

I know, I'd rather see a reality show of the musical genius John Shuttleworth who has been on Jools Holland, than reality shows with talentless celebs

[@GRTZK]

Amazing find - thanks for uploading! I had no idea there'd been a pilot. I've always thought of the Shuttleworths as a sitcom and thought it would work, though it's so subtle and so much about everyday banalities I couldn't imagine it working in the mainstream. Interesting to see Ken - he's pretty close to what I imagined, though I've always had him in my head as Bill Oddie with an Afro - and less obviously weasely. The interiors and surroundings are exactly right. (Mary I've always had down as a beady-eyed battle-axe a la Timothy Lumsden's mum in 'Sorry'). Awesome find.

[@futureisgosub]

great rare footage although in my head I always imagined Ken to look like Syd Little.

[@Spartanm333]

Although John said he had an afro a couple of times. More like Leo Sayer maybe :)

[@fergusdonaghy3124]

yes , crossed with him off Corrie who used to run the supermarket

[@BobBarnes2005]

@@fergusdonaghy3124 Curly Watts

[@fergusdonaghy3124]

@@BobBarnes2005 reg holdsworth

[@cdname47]

​@@fergusdonaghy3124Fred Eliot, I say, Fred Eliot

[@disillusionedwayne7153]

I love how Ken looks and acts exactly how I imagined he would !

[@andrewbutcher3391]

Graham Fellows is a genius....

[@x3948awa]

Ken’s come a long way from getting crucified by Tony Hatch on New Faces in 1973

[@Bongwater33]

Very entertaining should have gotten a series!

[@SimonBarnsley]

Love how the car changes from a Golf to a Clio. 🤣

[@steveb60879]

I think it works better when you cant see Ken or Mary. Its still interesting to see what Ken is supposed to look like though. Its a bit weird seeing him in the flesh after just imagining him for all these years.

[@Roguelfy]

Ken's sartorial elegance is lost on radio or behind the camera. Such a dapper gent.

[@woodmouse-71]

The near death experience of treacle had me on the edge of my seat

[@nickkellie]

This is fantastic!! Please make more

[@tomoreilly9932]

Quite right John,nylon carpet would increase the inflammation of eczema,therefore kens reasoning is very suspect.

[@sisterofnight451]

Brilliant! This should be commissioned along side the cartoon!!

[@gernaneering]

Graham i love the heavenly serene intro music you created for John Shuttleworth and love the atmosphere you created around the character warm, kind , uncomplicated, funny, and very lovable, I try endlessly to recreate some the lovely keyboard music that you play i bought a Yamaha PSS-680 , but i cant seem to find the other organ you have a Yamaha PSS-51 what's the difference between them ??. never give up John Shuttleworth he just puts me a such a happy place, and if you can please put more f his stories on film if you can. Thank you so much Graham

[@markstanton63]

The fantacy scene where John floated along singing about Suburban life made me feel a bit queezy ..... I had to have a lie down afterwards.

[@antoinettehellyer9522]

It was weird time travel thats why.

[@antoinettehellyer9522]

Same with John's washing line that Ken rides on. Makes me dizzy!

[@markstanton63]

@@antoinettehellyer9522 .... Ken was probably on the Malibu

[@metalman4141]

Nice one John, went to see you in Bromsgrove last night great show glad you’re back 😂

[@derekcoe9633]

Watched this a few times and only just got the joke about the microwave 😅

[@racheladkins6060]

Ken, cracks me up!

[@vemacrinnon9752]

Love it! Thanks Graham & Merry Christmas 21. 🌲Ve

[@CreamedCheesed]

It's as if Mr Shuttleworth is walking around in one of my dreams.

[@Spartanm333]

Does John know that his wife moonlights as Holy Mary, a bar maid in the famous Manchester club The Phoenix where you can enjoy 'sunshine indoors' Ooooopppphhh!

[@StevenHall-me6dw]

Thats exactly what i was thinking. Well spotted. Greetings from northern Ireland.

[@ianstoys13mgs]

Call the continuity police people !!! Green golf turned into a green Clio

[@BobBarnes2005]

The Women at 1:01 i guess is meant to be Mary’s friend, Joan Chitty

[@LS_Customs.]

I watched this most of the time I was on holiday

[@discharge29]

''Shurrup satan .... oooooffff''

[@mitchelledwards8710]

Is John's wife the barmaid from Phoenix nights?

[@darrenstewart5222]

Yeah it is. She was called Mary in Phoenix Nights too

[@CarlinConnolly]

she does her own stand up character called Mrs Nice - she's fantastic!

[@BobBarnes2005]

Yes it is. The Actress’ name is Janice Connolly

[@cdname47]

Currently to be seen in doctors......while it lasts

[@flowerbedmusic2674]

Graham does a great job actually dressed up as Ken as well as the voice. I pictured his afro being bigger. But as for Mary!!....I don't think it's ever been mentioned on his radio show but I did imagine her as having short brown hair in that style. If anything the actress is just a bit too young and pretty. A little older and with more of a glum face and she'd be spot on. Have to say these things are best to the imagination. On KZbin there's a couple of things I never knew Graham Fellows tried out for the character like this and the talent show thing. But the way he creates it for radio....The Shuttleworth family, Radio Shuttleworth, Lounge Music, Open Mind....and his live show where it's just him on stage....it's all better than telly. Oddly enough the sitcom would've restricted the possibilities which have no limits on radio!!

[@flashtheoriginal]

Ooooof! What an Englishman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Seeing John in Norwich Feb 2025. Looking forward to sampling his genius Joyce and Ken. Cant see it lasting. Consider Stingray as a progession scenario and relationships template: look at Troy Tempest and Atlanta - occupationally convenient but open to wider domestic and subterranean tensions. Needs a full impact assessment

[@x3948awa]

Peter Cornelius is notable in his absence

[@greatorderofchaos]

Christmas has come early!!

[@sisterofnight451]

Agreed! What a wonderful surprise :D

[@francesfarmer4888]

I didn't know this existed..Ken looks just how I imagined!

[@WarmasAsunnedcat]

Ken is described in the book 500 bus stops as having a ginger afro

[@andyrome316]

He's a serial cereal eater

[@digitalramyun]

I never imagined Ken Worthington looking like that - with that thin papery voice, I "saw" him in my mind as this little grey wizened fellow of about 75...

[@mynameisnotjerome1803]

I always pictured him to look like a cross between a mole and a frail old man.

[@morejuan1428]

@@crispindry2815 Come on, everyone knows Ken has an Afro!

[@nodarkthings]

same here!!

[@skutarich8827]

Ken, you're a genius.

[@racheladkins6060]

I’m laughing my self stupid at Ken swinging from the stairs.

[@dsszerothlaw]

Mildewy or rancid?

[@gedrooney9305]

Graham should have played Mary also. Very naughty of him not to.

[@paulcardin8464]

Was hoping to see Ken's His and Hers mildewy wicker chairs. But it wasn't to be.

[@danmcdaid]

Did he ever get that bench

[@x3948awa]

It’s all he’s got left from the divorce :(

[@Baltihunter]

Superb

[@leej1291]

Does anyone know what the Peter Powell dialogue is ? Sounds funny

[@michaelportaloo1981]

i always pictured Ken Worthington looking like James May from BBC Top Gear

[@markandresen1]

Bass-player of The Dooleys!? A rare treat.

[@kevintraynor4508]

Is that the same Mary as the one on the radio version of this?

[@mchlbk]

No. On radio Graham does all the voices.

[@davidthompson6834]

Last I heard Ken celebrated his 60 birthday

[@mchlbk]

And had a ginger afro.

[@pigsymagic4741]

Brilliant!

[@davidcassell3599]

Disappointed they didn't use the same house from 500 bus stops. Can't imagine John living here. Ken is slimmer than I imagined, looks like a diddy man. Mary is spot on. Great stuff and good to see but I'll go back to the radio shows and my imagination.

[@djlunaticdreyfuss7562]

Genial observation of the Suburbs

[@splo1nger909]

Ken wasn't wearing his whitesnake jacket

[@BLINDTUBEMARES]

That Ken. He is a caution!

[@PostPunkWakey71]

excellent

[@marshalllucky]

John`s neighbour on the other side is Mrs Bond and her son Noel who you may recall is very good at finger picking .

[@morejuan1428]

Wow, back in the day you could buy off-brand-bran-flakes for 89p What a bargain, I'd have filled the garage.

[@racheladkins6060]

Actually saw Mary! That’s a rare sight indeed.

[@Holygasoline]

you've endangered that poor cats life .....

[@adamrobson619]

Why am I only just seeing this? What year was this please? In between Series 1 and 2 of the radio series?

[@samholden4171]

I knew a lad at school who looked like John lol.

[@mynameisnotjerome1803]

Mary looks very close to how a imagine her.

[@IronPaul80]

Brilliant. Weird to see a 'real' Mary n ken n not just graham's voice doing them like usual

[@Bezza_Rezza]

Hahahaha Ken at last!! When was this meant to be broadcast ?!? Was it at same time as the radio series?

[@Sheza58]

Wow! I've always imagined that particular actress to play a real life Mary!

[@FF-so3su]

Love kens curtains ❤️👍😊

[@michaelportaloo1981]

I'm having a hot chocolate. It's 2.26pm.

[@SuzLa1]

I haven't seen Ken before

[@fodsaks]

I thought Mary was supposed to look like one of the Chuckle Brothers.

[@cryingonion2]

yes I think best left as just audio. far more powerful.

[@ukrpgfan4029]

Should have been a series, better than the shit you get on telly nowadays...

[@CarolPrice4p]

Just the job

[@electrozaps]

Is that peter Powell reading the traffic report on the radio .

[@aldershot5100]

An ex girlfriends Dad was a like John. Always taking the tv sound down a touch and getting bollocked by his wife

[@pickering9200]

14:40. amazing stuff

[@nobodyanderson4353]

I always imagined a fat Warwick Davis with a Jackson 5 afro as Ken.

[@marshalllucky]

Ken is supposed to have a Toyota :-(

[@xlr82u]

13:27 Oooph, shut up Satan!

[@aldershot5100]

Too many people don't know about him

[@mynameisnotjerome1803]

Nice, but this is not at all how Ken looks in my head. I will pretend this man looks and sounds like Ken, he is also named Ken, but he isn't our Ken. The real Ken looks like an everyday, dull older British man.

[@sakikogookheng]

Syd Little nowadays is my image. An annoyingly pathetic man - not that Syd is

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

I can't help but think that this would have worked better if Graham had played all the characters...Mary and all, maybe even Treacle. Ooof..still a very respectable television presentation.

[@sakikogookheng]

I'm picturing Graham as treacle the cat and it's terrifying - I wish he'd done it!

[@marshalllucky]

Ken is supposed to have a Toyota not a micra

[@dave03085]

It's all wrong Ken and Mary are in my own imagination ps I love it though

[@modmutha8608]

Holy Mary

[@marshalllucky]

why is John wearing a wig and pretending to be Ken?

[@pigknickers]

So is Mary miming to John's voice, is Ken also? Love it though :)

[@racheladkins6060]

I’ve never seen Ken Before.

[@eamonnquigley2125]

mad as a box off frogs........................................