So just to set the record straight I was that girl in the video 35 years ago, it was NOT fake, I was set up by my mother-in-law and husband who wrote in to the show. Apparently it took a lot of planning all done without my knowledge to the point my husband kept coming home later from work and I thought he was up to no good, but didn't have a clue this would be it. Thank you for some of your nice comments, but as for the other crude unnecessary comments, for this site, I will refrain from giving out verbal abuse !!!!!
Another example of proper entertainment on a Saturday night in the 80's, hilarious pranks against an unsuspecting target, not like the rubbish served up today, RIP Jeremy, never forgotten!
As Sharon said in her message, these were genuine set-ups. They did my neighbour in Beadle's About and the lengths they went to to make it happen were unbelievable. They actually persuaded his boss to allow one of their team to join the firm undercover for a couple of days, so that they could assess if they thought his character was right for the show and the stunt they had lined up. meticulous planning went into everything they did. UPDATE: As some people don't believe me (why?) I will tell you a little more. My neighbour, who died some years ago, was a man called Owen Andrews. Some years before the programme was made, the local council made a compulsory purchase of part of his garden to build a groundsman's house for the adjacent recreation ground (that was the house we lived in as my dad was the groundsman). They decided to pretend the council were taking another section of his garden to create 'Gnomeland' - this was a carefully formulated idea because his family had told them he hated garden gnomes. They put giant concrete gnomes on his lawns and made out they were turning his garage into a toilet block. When he got home from work he bought it hook, line and sinker - he was effing and blinding, telling them to get out. He picked up two urinals the team had carefully placed in front of his garage and dumped them out on the alleyway. The garage actually had a hidden camera behind the doors (there were windows in the upper part) so they had to make sure he didn't go in there. In the end, Beadle appeared dressed as a gnome, on a pushbike. The funny thing was, Owen had never seen the programme and still didn't know who he was! It was his daughter who actually suggested him for the stitch-up. So there you go, if you think I'm capable of making all that up then perhaps I should start writing fiction for a living LOL.
Did some work once at Ormond St childrens hospital. Heard from staff that Beadle went regulary, stayed always longer than booked, nice guy and kids lived him. Top man.
Blimey what a brilliant throw back to the glory days of TV. The amount of work that must have gone into this is mind blowing, when you consider there were no smart phones/cameras, tiny microphones. Cheers for posting
Beadle’s About was utterly essential viewing back in the 80’a. I remember coming home on a flight from Greece in 2000 and for some obscure reason it was on the tv. Most folk were sleeping but the two of us were crying with laughter.
Loved this show when I was a kid, remember this episode well , they were really genuine nice people who just seemed so typical of adults when I was growing up.
It was great. Used to really enjoy watching Beadles about or Game for a laugh. Very entertaining as was his hand. Great man, made millions for charity.
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So just to set the record straight I was that girl in the video 35 years ago, it was NOT fake, I was set up by my mother-in-law and husband who wrote in to the show. Apparently it took a lot of planning all done without my knowledge to the point my husband kept coming home later from work and I thought he was up to no good, but didn't have a clue this would be it. Thank you for some of your nice comments, but as for the other crude unnecessary comments, for this site, I will refrain from giving out verbal abuse !!!!!
Another example of proper entertainment on a Saturday night in the 80's, hilarious pranks against an unsuspecting target, not like the rubbish served up today, RIP Jeremy, never forgotten!
In the days when television was worth watching.
When Saturday night tv was worth watching. I loved 80s tv. I loved Beadle’s windups.
Please somebody take me back to that Britain.
I would go back to this era in a heartbeat
As Sharon said in her message, these were genuine set-ups. They did my neighbour in Beadle's About and the lengths they went to to make it happen were unbelievable. They actually persuaded his boss to allow one of their team to join the firm undercover for a couple of days, so that they could assess if they thought his character was right for the show and the stunt they had lined up. meticulous planning went into everything they did. UPDATE: As some people don't believe me (why?) I will tell you a little more. My neighbour, who died some years ago, was a man called Owen Andrews. Some years before the programme was made, the local council made a compulsory purchase of part of his garden to build a groundsman's house for the adjacent recreation ground (that was the house we lived in as my dad was the groundsman). They decided to pretend the council were taking another section of his garden to create 'Gnomeland' - this was a carefully formulated idea because his family had told them he hated garden gnomes. They put giant concrete gnomes on his lawns and made out they were turning his garage into a toilet block. When he got home from work he bought it hook, line and sinker - he was effing and blinding, telling them to get out. He picked up two urinals the team had carefully placed in front of his garage and dumped them out on the alleyway. The garage actually had a hidden camera behind the doors (there were windows in the upper part) so they had to make sure he didn't go in there. In the end, Beadle appeared dressed as a gnome, on a pushbike. The funny thing was, Owen had never seen the programme and still didn't know who he was! It was his daughter who actually suggested him for the stitch-up. So there you go, if you think I'm capable of making all that up then perhaps I should start writing fiction for a living LOL.
Did some work once at Ormond St childrens hospital. Heard from staff that Beadle went regulary, stayed always longer than booked, nice guy and kids lived him. Top man.
If you raise around 100 million for charity I think you deserve more than just a mbe
Lovely innocent fun. We miss Beadle the prankster...
Still makes me laugh all these years later. Happy times 😊👍
You better watch out..... beadle's about. Better than the crap they produce nowadays. RIP Jeremy Beadle.... taken from us too young at just 59.
Blimey what a brilliant throw back to the glory days of TV. The amount of work that must have gone into this is mind blowing, when you consider there were no smart phones/cameras, tiny microphones. Cheers for posting
Beadle’s About was utterly essential viewing back in the 80’a. I remember coming home on a flight from Greece in 2000 and for some obscure reason it was on the tv. Most folk were sleeping but the two of us were crying with laughter.
Loved this show when I was a kid, remember this episode well , they were really genuine nice people who just seemed so typical of adults when I was growing up.
A good man Jeremy Beadle was, yes he done a lot work for charity, God Bless you x
That was a big pull getting Pablo Escobar on the show
We all stayed home and had fun with board games and calling your mates on telephone , Christmas was wizard of Oz
Great to see you are on here, also this was when TV was great, the 80’s was the best.
It was great. Used to really enjoy watching Beadles about or Game for a laugh. Very entertaining as was his hand. Great man, made millions for charity.