The P. G. Wodehouse Society
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyJoining this!
Only just started on the Jeeves novels, only on my second, but I absolutely love his writing style and wit. First series in a long time that has left me wanting to read more! -
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyI love, love, love the Fry and Laurie adaptation of Jeeves and Wooster - has me in stitches everytime
Have almost bought the books on numerous occasions, but was always a little dubious about them not being as funny (I rarely laugh out loud when reading...probably for the best actually considering most of my reading takes place in public areas!) However, this thread is getting me tempted to pick up a copy...and particular recommendations from anyone? Will probably stick to Jeeves and Wooster to start.
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyMy favourite Wodehouse character is (Stanley Featherstonehaugh) Ukridge.
Has anyone else listened to Wodehouse audio books? Martin Jarvis has made some incredible recordings of the Jeeves and Wooster books. But the supreme interpreter of Wodehouse was Jonathan Cecil. His readings of the Ukridge books and Jeeves and Wooster books are unparalleled, comic genius. -
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyHaven't as of yet but I might just try these out!(Original post by kraipale)
My favourite Wodehouse character is (Stanley Featherstonehaugh) Ukridge.
Has anyone else listened to Wodehouse audio books? Martin Jarvis has made some incredible recordings of the Jeeves and Wooster books. But the supreme interpreter of Wodehouse was Jonathan Cecil. His readings of the Ukridge books and Jeeves and Wooster books are unparalleled, comic genius.
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse Society(Original post by whatsername2009)
I'd forgotten about this thread!
The other day I was feeling ill and depressed, but then I remembered that I'd brought my Blandings omnibus to uni with me. Suffice to say I was soon smiling again. I read they were making a TV adaptation of Blandings.
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyFound it! Wow, Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders - sounds good so far. -
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyThe last I heard, they were having trouble finding a suitable sow to play the Empress...(Original post by whatsername2009)
Found it! Wow, Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders - sounds good so far. -
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyThat has made my day.(Original post by Thomas2)
The last I heard, they were having trouble finding a suitable sow to play the Empress... -
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse Society(Original post by whatsername2009)
That has made my day. Yes, indeed, I read they were struggling to find a suitable Berkshire sow!
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyWell, she would have to be extraordinary. It wouldn't be Blandings without the Empress!(Original post by Thomas2)
Yes, indeed, I read they were struggling to find a suitable Berkshire sow!
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyIt's been a while since anyone posted here... I just came across an interesting article on the BBC website about P.G. Wodehouse.
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Re: The P. G. Wodehouse SocietyOh I saw they were filming that. Had trouble finding suitable sow as I recall...(Original post by Good bloke)
This is probably sparked by the Blandings series that is being shown at (I think) 6:30pm on Sundays, starting this coming week. The Empress of Blandings is coming to a sty near you!
I'll keep an eye out for it
Have almost bought the books on numerous occasions, but was always a little dubious about them not being as funny (I rarely laugh out loud when reading...probably for the best actually considering most of my reading takes place in public areas!) However, this thread is getting me tempted to pick up a copy...and particular recommendations from anyone? Will probably stick to Jeeves and Wooster to start.
