News & Updates
This page covers Updates from September 3, 2007 to November 27, 2007.
Archive 11
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Update: November 27, 2007
More Images from wildwestfan and Louise Walker
Here is another nice group of photos from Behind the Scenes of the Benny Hill Show. These were passed along by wildwestfan from Louise Walker. A special thanks from both of them for these sneak peaks at the production of The Benny Hill Show. I will be adding some info as to which programs these are from a little later, although I can spot Sue Upton and Benny in Charlene's Angels near the bottom. Click on each image and the full size original will open in a new window. Enjoy!
Update: November 27, 2007
Images passed along by wildwestfan and Louise Walker
Here are some cool behind the scenes photos from wildwestfan, which he got from Louise Walker. A special thanks to Louise and widwestfan for making these available. You will need to click on the thumbnails to get a file size version. In case you missed it, Louise Walker gave us an exclusive interview in the Benny Hill Stars Q&A section of the site. Thanks to her once again for the interview. Enjoy!
Update: November 22, 2007
Archived Guestbook Messages added to the New Guestbook!
All of the messages from the Previous Guestbook Service have now been added to the New Guestbook at Motigo.com. There are seven large messages containing all 184 messages from the Old Guestbook Page. You will need to read the messages in reverse order (bottom to top) if you want to view them in Chronological Order. Hope you enjoy reading the archived messages.
Update: November 18, 2007
Thoughts, Reflexions and More Ramblings:
A Tribute to Jackie Wright.
Jackie Wright in "Name That Tune?"
Broadcast: April 16, 1980.
I recieved an email from someone who has put together A Tribute to Jackie Wright on his own personal blog which you might find interesting. Check it out!
Update: November 18, 2007
Robot Chicken Episode: Spoof of Benny
If you haven't seen it yet, you may want to catch Season 1, Episode 11 of Robot Chicken, called Vegetable Fun Fest, with a short sendup of Benny Hill. It features Benny's funeral as a closing chase sequence. It's a pretty good sendup that I think even Benny would have appreciated. Check it out sometime! The series airs regularly on Teletoon.
Update: November 18, 2007
Still no plans for Down Under DVD Release
I was recently asked by someone if there were any future plans for a release of the Down Under Program. I got in touch with Devra Prywes to see if there were any developments, but as of now, there are still no plans for a DVD release. The present megaset release is simply a repackaging of the six individual box sets that are currently available. Sorry I couldn't offer any news on the Down Under program, but if anything changes, you can always find out about it here.
Update: November 18, 2007
In the Teddington studios with Benny Hill
I recently was notified by my brother that there are some cool photos of Benny Hill and the Angels in rehearsal at Teddington Studios posted at the Association of Reunited Thames Staff. You can find the photos on the Memorabilia: In the Teddington studios with Benny Hill Page. Thanks to Alan Cross, the webmaster of arts-tv.org.uk for allowing me to link to his site. Thanks Alan and thanks to my brother Andrew for alering me of these cool shots. Enjoy!
Podcast #3:
October 16, 2007
Duration: 12:33
Bit Rate: 192kbps
Size: 17.2 MB
Some of the music provided in this podcast from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at music.podshow.com.
I have now added my third podcast to the site. In this podcast I talk about the important events that have happened here at Benny's Place over the past several months, including the all-new Love Machine interviews, The new Music section, as well as information about the DVD Reviews that have been added to the site, as well as upcoming DVD Releases. Hope you enjoy the podcast. I also want to the thank the Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/. You can check out all of my podcasts on my podcasts page. All of my podcasts are now being hosted at www.mediafire.com.
Presented October 10, 2007
All-New Website Award Presented
I recently applied for an upgrade to the previous Bronze Award I recieved from the CLL Website Awards Program. After some change and modifications to the site, they have now presented Benny's Place with a Silver Award! Please go to my Awards Page for more details. As usual, Special Thanks to William Brown, David Hawkins, my Wife Stacey and my brother Andrew and to all of you visitors to this site, for your continued support! A very special thanks to the CLL Website Awards Program for this honor!
Update: October 9, 2007
Guestbook Archive
There is now a series of three (3) pages which contain all of the previous Guestbook messages up to date. You can read all 184 messages on Pages One, Two and Three. This Archive will remain as a permanent part of this site. Remember, you can also post your new messages to the New Guestbook as well!
Update: October 9, 2007
New Guestbook Service
I was recently notified by the folks who have been providing the Guestbook for Benny's Place, that they will be discontinuing their free Guestbook services very soon. I think however that I have found a suitable free online Guestbook service for people to continue posting to in the future. I do not have the old messages from the previous Guestbook transfered there yet, but they will be soon. Hope you like the new Guestbook. A Special Thanks to Spin Guestbooks for all the service they provided over the years.
Update: October 2, 2007
Who Done it? DVD Release
Looks as though another movie featuring Benny is also seeing a Region 2 DVD Release. Who Done It? (1956) looks as though it is going to see a release date of November 12th, 2007. This image was passed along by our Associate Editor, David Hawkins. If more information becomes available about this movie and this disc, I'll post it here. In the meantime, there is information at the Internet Movie Database you can check out! Thanks again, David!
Update: September 27, 2007
Light Up The Sky DVD Release
I recieved this image from our correspondent across the pond, David Hawkins. Light Up The Sky (1960), is being released on DVD in Region 2 by Odeon Entertainment on October 15, 2007. This British Comedy stars Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, Benny Hill, Sidney Tafler and Victor Maddern. I don't really know anything about this movie, nor have I heard of it before. If more information becomes available about this movie and this disc, I'll post it here. In the meantime, there is information at the Internet Movie Database you can check out!
Update: September 10, 2007
Interview with Suzy Mandel
Recently, I was contaced by Suzy Mandel about her part in the famous Milk Marketing Board Sketch. I asked Suzy if she would consent to an interview and she was very generous to take some time and reminisce about Benny Hill, her time on the show and her life in general. A Special Thanks to Suzy for being so candid. Enjoy!
Update: September 03, 2007
Interview with Costume Designer, Louise Walker
Louise Walker was a costume designer on The Benny Hill Show from 1980 - 1983. In addition to working on The Benny Hill Show, she also worked on Rumpole of The Bailey as well as The Last Detective. She has graciously consented to an interview about the Benny Hill Show. Today, she runs her own fashion and style business, Charisma Consultants. For a look at her credentials, why not download a copy of her Resume. Thank you, Louise!