The Good Life: Royal Variety Performance 1978 (Part 5 of 5)

When I'm 65
This special feature was produced at the time of the 1978 Royal Variety Performance. It consisted of a number of linked sketches, together with 'behind the scenes' segments from the Performance. George Cole appeared in one of the sketches as a bank manager.

[@degsbabe]

I'll bring the comments up to date. Surprised nobody else has in the light of the recent sad death of Richard Briers. I.m only doing it as a break from having my wall bars installed (see the show). Great performances by the cast. As an uplift this show is still one of the ones to watch. Perhaps now more than then.What a well deserved honour for all involved this was. RIP Richard & Paul. Anyone who disagrees i'll race them to the bandstand & back....

[@jeffwalsh6015]

The British were producing some great shows during this era. PBS showed many of them for Americans to enjoy.

[@SeventiesMania]

Great post, I never thought I'd see this again! The scary thing is, I vividly recall seeing this on a Saturday night during the 1978 World Cup. It was sandwiched between two live games on BBC1, though I can't remember the teams. Love the idea of the writers meeting in Dorking, nowadays they'd be on the webcam and Skype etc.

[@freebuoy]

Well i can tell you it wasnt England lmao

[@johnlemesurier]

So enjoyed that, also loved the Ferring story at the end, looked up John Esmonde & found out he had died on the 10th August 2008! RIP

[@avuncular300]

A welcome reminder of the Queen's interest and support for the arts. I wish that I had been there !

[@MrManueleh]

Penelope was so animated when speaking with the queen.

[@hastii36]

How cool was that!!👍👍👍

[@lv4eva1]

the queen looks so young on this well compered to now lol xx

[@hastii36]

Yes, 36 years makes a difference in us all lol xx

[@cosycleaner]

Well done Jonners...these television chappies do quite a fair job don't they?

[@leo13free]

wow.

[@elizabetherwin1315]

Why do the 'Royals' live such a luxurious and opulent life when their 'subjects' are told to practice 'Austerity'?

[@elizabetherwin1315]

@Paul Hoye My actual inquiry is why do the British, Welsh, Scottish (not as much) and Irish put up with these "royals' and acquiesce to being their 'subjects'?

[@LearnAboutFlow]

It's called being a welfare queen. Ironic the only real welfare queen Reagan talked about wasn't black or poor, but the Queen of England.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

@1:03 mins Penelope Keith is saying, "God, Liz, what the hell did you have for dinner? Bean surprise?"

[@Sarah_Grant]

I'm surprized Margo didn't do a low curtsy....as her character would...lol. Lovely how the Queen has a little something to say to each and every person. Why doesn't Phillip get to shake hands? I forget if he has anti-germ thoughts. I guess he's there to kill anyone that messes with the Queen...lol.

[@johnking5174]

Lick lick, slop slop, cringe fawn - perfect from the cast and crew here.

[@freebuoy]

John esmonde and bob larby .." they both met at school" ..like the two twins !!! .unfortunately the queens English was still adapting in the 1970's!! Lol