The Railway Children reunion - Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett and Bernard Cribbins

Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett and Bernard Cribbins came together for a unique reunion screening to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Railway Children. www.scienceandmediamuseum.org...

[@paulfromdevon4707]

RIP Bernard. Shed a tear this morning. There throughout my life and particularly my childhood - Dr Who, Carry On, Wombles, Jackanory and many, many others. But it was the Railway Children that will be my favourite of his performances. Humour, pathos, kindness and the sort of lovable, funny uncle we'd all love. An absolute legend. 'Let Perks be about it!'

[@hugohackenbush1554]

In my 60s and I cried buckets when I heard the very sad news. R.I.P Bernard C. You will be missed ❤️🙏🏻

[@craigfowler7098]

When I hear that smooth calming voice with my eyes closed, I am literally transported back in time watching the wombles. RIP Bernard

[@rkrw576]

Jenny Agutter is still an extraordinary beauty.

[@johnnorth1961]

I grew up in Ireland listening and seeing this great man, a true talent no matter what he did from The Wombles, Jackanory, Fawlty Towers, numerous films and theatre appearances, advertising voice overs, singing, dancing... Irreplaceable and will be missed 😔

[@simonwilkinson8413]

How sad that today Bernard Cribbins has past on, a fantastic actor and such a huge part of peoples lives of a certain age.

[@markmark63]

Bernard Cribbins RIP. - a national treasure. Impressed with Sally Thompsett playing the 13 year old youngest child in the film. She once revealed that she was given a chaperone on set and the crew constantly gave her sweets. In reality, the producers had her swear to keep secret from the crew, the fact that she was 10 years older than Jenny Agutter at the time, lived in her own flat with her boyfriend and had her own car. While Jenny - only 17, was treated as an Adult on set.

[@davidfarmer2193]

R.I.P. Bernard Cribbins (1928-2022).

[@29brendus]

An absolutely wonderful film and the only one that makes me cry, and I am a bulletproof tough world travelled man and not a very sentimental soul at all. I do like the past though and nostalgia, and I love trains. Jenny Agutter is just a beautiful woman.

[@effyleven]

"Daddy! Oh my Daddy!" Still gets to me. Golly! I have teared up *again*, just thinking about it. Yes, I know I am not alone in this. And I have always been mad about Jenny Agutter, since the first time she played the role of Roberta in the Beeb's version for Children's TV; the girl who "... liked walking in the rain."

[@effyleven]

@David Robinson David. Have you watched "Amélie," starring Audrey Tautou? It's in French, nearly 20 years old now, and you could call it a chick flick... but it is better than that. Give it a go, if you haven't already. It could be right up your street.

[@mattsmith87]

You know the author E Nesbit lost her father when she was a child and never got over it, I presume?

[@marktwain368]

Jenny Agutter in 'Walkabout' in an unforgettable nude scene...

[@andrewtongue7084]

You have my concurrence in all you espouse, Effy. When 'Bobby' utters those words, well...there shouldn't be a dry eye in the house...The 1970 original has to be my favourite of all the renditions, & the common denominator being: Jenny Agutter has reprised differing roles in every version, subsequent, so in that regard, it is timeless.

[@philhunter9158]

One of the nicest films with the nicest actors! Why can't we live in a world like that anymore!

[@philhunter9158]

I meant to say nicest actors!

[@highdownmartin]

@@philhunter9158 if you press the three little dots by your post you can edit it. Your post script made me grin though. Saw the railway children in a library in beckenham. A screening for kids. I was probably about 8 it was released 1970 I think.

[@philhunter9158]

@@highdownmartin I thank you.

[@colinrichards8423]

Some of the best actors and actresses ever, such a beautiful film.

[@craigfowler7098]

Bet you never thought when you wrote that two days ago, Bernard would no longer be with us. Passed today. RIP Bernard

[@colinturner4158]

Three talented beautiful people RIP Bernard

[@paulharris8983]

Beautiful, timeless film. Bernard is a lovely man.

[@samsprrr3548]

My mum showed me this film when i was a kid now i watch it whenever its on the telly.

[@alisonmccannoffline]

Oh Gawd. Cannot believe that Bernard Cribbins has passed away. My favourite that I remembered when he narrated The Wombles since the 1970's and the music song Right Said Fred. Bernard will be so sadly missed by his family during this very sad time. Rest in Peace Bernard and God Bless.😢😥💔🙏

[@scopex2749]

I always wanted to meet Bernard Cribbins and shake his hand. He led an amazing life and was an Paratrooper in WW2. I got within FEET of saying hello at Farnborough Air Show one year but sadly got beaten to it by many others a lot younger than I so I missed out but I can actually say I SAW him from about 10 feet away. I was greatly upset to hear that we had lost this wonderful man and actor, whom I believe DESERVED a knighood for all his work - but was sadly overlooked which is grossly unfair. RIP to the man who in MY world will always be SIR Bernard Cribbins.

[@DanInHisDen]

Who remembers Bernard from old Hornby adverts?

[@markszczepanski5293]

It's on KZbin watched it this morning 😍

[@fionaward9942]

Still watch it a couple of times a year.

[@Ampex196]

Thanks Bernie, I can recall when cinema audiences thanked the projectionist on the way out!

[@robertgarrett4046]

Great classic film , Love both girl's Sally and Jenny. Rob.

[@mistofoles]

Sally was right when she says there was some violent films out about the same time as THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, what about STRAW DOGS, which was made the same year?..She was in it!

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Brilliant film. I wish Gary/Peter had been in this interview too. As a child of about 12 Gary was my first crush & I was the first one to join his fan club.

[@rochelfan]

i just saw the movie on you tube last nigt everything about the movie they say is true i loved it a nice film to watch no stress,funny,beautyfull filming its also very nice to look and listen to them and see them as "old people" is great thanks for this pleasure i am dutch and wish a lot of years more to you thank for playing this movie

[@MrSimplesimon1987]

I Remember Sally From Man About The House, Great Actress.

[@bernardthegwp71020]

Just to echo what a lot of people are already saying and that this great mans voice alone just takes me back to my childhood not just the Wombles but Buzby the BT bird, the Hornby train adverts. Who can forget his memorable performance as Mr Hutchinson the over fussy Spoon salesman in Fawlty Towers and the Hotel Inspectors episode. Played a harder role as a the Landlord in Alfred Hitchcook's brilliant Frenzy in the early 70s. RIP great man thanks for the memories Mr Cribbins a very sad day to lose a lovely man.

[@meganconnell6853]

RIP Bernard Cribbins (1928-2022).

[@odettewiddicombe4583]

He had a long life rip Mr

[@raymondfunnel6856]

I saw the Railway Children on stage at Waterloo Station in London with Mark Benton as Mr Perks

[@budgetnuclearweapons7858]

"They dont make 'em like that anymore" The film AND the people......

[@UncommonSense.]

R.I.P Bernard x

[@suehill9679]

This was one of my Dad's favourite movies, and mine too. I'd love to have the 'Daddy, my Daddy' moment if I could, unfortunately my 'Daddy' died last October.

[@redblade8160]

Sue Hill Poor daddy, daddy

[@mattsmith87]

The author E Nesbit's father died when she was a child and she never got over it. That is why she put it in the story.

[@christinapsalmist4267]

Believe in jesus and you wil have eternal life.

[@geeineverknewthat1435]

My mum was in this film!

[@newcastlewest8397]

Lol

[@wailer27]

That's some BS right there!

[@SpeccyMan]

@@wailer27 That's yet another inane comment from a nobody right there!

[@wailer27]

@@SpeccyMan I wonder if you've ever been knocked the fuck out by nobody... perhaps we will try that one out in the very near future

[@mand9792]

@@wailer27 some people were in this film. Why wouldn't one of their daughters or sons be commenting here?

[@dennisneo1608]

Jenny should be way more famous. I love her Aussie films. Brilliant.

[@johnnyM809]

RIP Bernard Cribbins..

[@nicfewer8393]

On BBC Two today at 2.45.

[@fasthracing]

Sally was my first love when I was aged 6.

[@brendanlooney540]

RIP Bernard Cribbins

[@Rory1948]

Bernard Cribbins R.I.P. ;-(

[@christinahitchiner7728]

Love the railway children

[@amyclarke41]

aww

[@anthonyryan9706]

I would love to love you Sally

[@Byronik]

When it was first broadcast everybody seemed to get very excited about Jenny Agutter ripping up her clothing to administer first aid to a young lad in the railway tunnel.

[@LJS01]

Where's the boy?

[@hollyylloh515]

Stay happy with Sherpa 😇💖

[@fasthracing]

RIP

[@vivaldi1ett]

A response to..LabRat6619...there was a lovely thing about the 1970's...people were not rude and kept opinions to themselves...lets see how you age...i think she is still lovely...lots of love to you Sally...xxx

[@redblade8160]

vivaldi -ett Take your rose-tinted specs off...

[@vivaldi1ett]

@@redblade8160 why!?

[@redblade8160]

@@vivaldi1ett Because you see the past as a dreamy world and not in reality, your mind is playing tricks on you. There have always been "rude" people in the world and they expressed it and people have always had "opinions" too, which I find nothing wrong with... Do you want people to be afraid to express opinions?

[@vivaldi1ett]

@@redblade8160 you’re obviously rattled by my comments about the 70’s I’m intrigued with this and would like to know what thoughts you have on this era some things are better today medical care is better attitudes are better in some ways, I’m an anti feminist ( I am a female) I love a bit of chivalry you open the door for me I’ll blow you a kiss I think a man should be the head of the household and a woman the mistress so have equal respect

[@redblade8160]

@@vivaldi1ett I'm not "rattled", but I seem to have stirred you up, every decade in the life of a person that had a happy childhood when they were young in their own particular decade will have fond memories of that past. But life in general has not really changed in the last 50 or so years, living conditions still remain the same (until this last 12 months)... And you say that “ medical care is better attitudes are better”; where have you been living - on Mars? Today people are being refused life-saving treatment and left to die in hospitals and so-called care homes, people losing their jobs and can't pay the bills... You are not only a dreamer when you think about the past, you also still have your eyes shut in the present. Wake up and see all the fascism and tyranny that is going on all around you even in your own country let alone the world...

[@ripcruncher4069]

Bernard slightly taking over here. I'd liked to have heard more from the leading actresses.

[@wailer27]

shut up

[@SpeccyMan]

@@wailer27 Take your own advice!

[@Cinnamonscholar]

Sally was 20 when she played a 13 year old (?). Jenny was only 17.

[@redblade8160]

Cinnamonscholar Wrong, Jenny was 18.

[@Frank_Nemo]

Wrong, Jenny was 9.

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@redblade8160 Jenny born December 1952 and the film was shot between April and July 1970. Jenny was well and truly just 17.

[@redblade8160]

@@gerardmackay8909 On the 20th December 1970 she was 18

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@redblade8160 genius and the film wrapped in July 1970, 5 months BEFORE her 18th birthday

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

Wonder what Gary Warren who played Peter is up to?

[@TheFokker03]

until recently,he had a stall on my local market.i won't say where it is as Gary hated people forever asking him about that film.I've talked to him,but i never mentioned the film,

[@joannedwyer3691]

Wheres the young lad ? Why wasn't he in this ?

[@blazzing]

He has chosen to shun away from any publicity of which he's been awarded. His acting career didn't span that many years and sought an alternative career.

[@eddiecollins453]

Bernard cribins is cool

[@tinaoxnam593]

R.i.p Bernard cribbing

[@Frank_Nemo]

Interestingly, this is the only film in her long career where Jenny Agutter actually kept her clothes on. Even in this film she fought bitterly with the producers to be allowed to play the entire film in the nude, whilst doing cartwheels.

[@LabRat6619]

Jenny has aged better than Sally it has to be said, but still think Sally was super HOT in Man about the House!

[@simonhilton-lewis7097]

Sally's still super hot,and get's better looking as she ages, but then as she's my friend, I may well be biased. She does still have considerable male attention of all ages though.

[@wailer27]

They're both minging bitches now, fact!

[@SpeccyMan]

@@wailer27 And you're an uncouth turd. Fact!

[@mikewest1542]

So did Richard O’ Sullivan !

[@Jack-fs2im]

its pure British

[@denisesaunders9531]

Shame gary warren wasnt here

[@batphink2655]

I love this film but I must say Jenny seemed a but 'keyed up' or seemed to be taking charge....where is Peter did he not count? RIP Bernard.