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The Irish Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. 2 Sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning - pictured Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron and David Jason Credit: UK TV 2 The sitcom followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker Credit: Scope Features It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville ( Read More on TV Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Most read in News TV ITVX was asked to comment.
Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning - pictured Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron and David Jason Credit: UK TV 2 The sitcom followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker Credit: Scope Features It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, and ran for four seasons on BBC1, with more than 15 million viewers at its peak. But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Lynda Baron's Nurse Gladys, who is said to have a 'tightly packed blouse'. Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville (Sir David Jason) place an innuendo-filled advert in the dating section of a local newspaper. Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Father Ted and The Royle Family had been hit with warnings. ITVX was asked to comment.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. 2 2 It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, and ran for four seasons on BBC1, with more than 15 million viewers at its peak. But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Lynda Baron's Nurse Gladys, who is said to have a 'tightly packed blouse'. Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville (Sir David Jason) place an innuendo-filled advert in the dating section of a local newspaper. Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Father Ted and The Royle Family had been hit with warnings.
Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Dedicated shopkeeper who served community for decades dies
Dedicated shopkeeper who served community for decades dies Colin Lightfoot ran his shop for more than half a century and has been described as 'one of a kind' Colin Lightfoot has sadly died (Image: Colin's Cards ) Tributes have been paid to a much-loved shopkeeper who served a Swansea community for more than half a century. Colin Lightfoot had traded in the Manselton area of the city for more than 50 years. He was initially a cobbler before diversifying and becoming a specialist greeting card shop since the early 1980s. Based in Elgin Street his old-school traditional-feel shop, which feels not too dissimilar inside to that seen in the TV show Open All Hours, has become every bit as much of a community as it is a business with customers treated as Mr Lightfoot's friends when they walked in. He took a step back from his duties back in 2020 leaving now-owner Jo Brooks in charge. Mr Lightfoot had battled dementia and died peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, aged 86. A book of condolence has been opened in his memory inside the shop with the countless comments left inside testament to how well he was thought of. A notice is in the window of Colin's Cards informing customers of his passing (Image: Robert Dalling / WalesOnline ) "What a true gentleman and such a great man to our community," one person wrote. Another added: "Colin was one of a kind." Another message read: "What a privilege to have known a true gent. Will be sadly missed in the area." Article continues below Another customer wrote: "What a lovely chap. We had many chats that always ended with a laugh. It was a pleasure to know you." There is a book of condolence inside for customers to sign (Image: Robert Dalling / WalesOnline ) Another added: "Everyone loved him." It all began for Mr Lightfoot when he had a little garage trade near St Michael's Church before he moved to Manselton in a corner unit opposite where the shop is now. He then moved across to the current venue 42 years ago where he remained. Outside Colin's shop in Elgin Street in Manselton in the 1980s (Image: Colin's Cards ) He would go above and beyond for his customers and if he did not have a particular card in stock that they wanted he would find it within 48 hours. How it looks inside Colin's Cards today (Image: Robert Dalling / WalesOnline ) Mr Lightfoot played football in his younger days for Bryndeg United and competed in a final at the old Vetch Field in 1964 and scored a goal. He went on to manage the club and they won the league in 1979-80. He would also play bowls for the Old Landorians. Colin, bottom, second right, pictured playing at the old Vetch Field with Brynteg United (Image: Colin's Cards ) He was close friends with the late Howard Lloyd who would help him out at the shop and regularly take him on warehouse runs to get his stock in Bristol on Sundays. Ms Brooks said: "He has been a character and people loved him, just absolutely loved him. "Through lockdown people would come and knock on his door on a Sunday and bring him a dinner – he'd have them all piled up because people were so kind to him. That's the sort of person he was – he was a gentleman. Cards were once priced at 15p (Image: Colin's Cards ) "He never took a day off, he never went anywhere – he was afraid that his customers wouldn't come back if he wasn't here. His customers were his life and the shop was his life. "For me Colin was a good friend. He was funny. "I loved the way that he was so brutally honest but just an all-round lovely gentleman. Everybody thought they were Colin's only friend – that's how he made them feel. "He was a very private man, and you wouldn't know much about his life but he'd know a lot about everybody else and about everything like sport and so many different things. Colin went on to manage the team (Image: Colin's Cards ) "The business is still going under the name Colin's Cards – I could never have called it anything else. "There will always be that connection to him. Colin's customers are very loyal and keep coming back and we'd like some new customers to come along too. It is a community hub and I like to think that we've kept the essence of Colin going." One of the last photos taken of Colin (Image: Colin's Cards ) Article continues below Denise O'Sullivan once worked for Mr Lightfoot during his time as a cobbler. Recalling her memories of him while calling into the shop she said: "He was a good man. This was a very important community to Colin. He played a big contribution to Manselton." Mr Lightfoot's funeral takes place on Tuesday, July 8, at 2pm at Swansea crematorium. His funeral cortege will depart from the shop.
Glasgow Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The area that London star Sir David Jason grew up in
Sir David is best known for his role as Del Boy in the BBC sitcom, along with shows, A Touch of Frost, Open All Hours, and The Darling Buds of May. But before becoming a household name and a British national treasure, Sir David spent his time in the London suburb of North Finchley. The area of London where Sir David Jason grew up Born David White, the actor grew up in post-war London as the son of a fishmonger and a cleaning lady. In 2013, Sir David opened up about his childhood with The Scotsman, describing memories of playing on bombsites and learning to play the fool to not get bullied. Sharing with the publication: "I was very shy and had low self-esteem, the only way to stop yourself getting beaten up was to turn your hand to being an idiot." Sir David was inspired to become an actor after his older brother Arthur had won a scholarship to a drama school, and the local amateur dramatic group were short on boys, seeing him sign up. Recommended Reading He attended Northfield Secondary Modern after failing his 11-plus in 1951. Leaving school at 15, he had few aspirations and at 20 worked as an electrician before trying to give professional acting a go. After several years of auditions, in 1965 Sir David made his TV debut in the BBC pantomime as a funny policeman and soon began his decades-long career.
