I had a tough time with this topic from Long and Short Reviews. I live in Yorkshire, and I suppose the obvious answer is to go with the Brontes for books since they lived around here, but I seem to think of them every time. I wanted to think of something different this time.
Then I remembered the show Last of the Summer Wine.
I gave up watching it years ago, but I've visited Holmfirth where it was set. Essentially it was a gentle comedy about three retired men (in the case of one, possibly never having had a job at all) having fun in the Yorkshire countryside. I stopped watching after Compo died and they tried to diversify the cast, but I remember it as being funny in an inoffensive sort of way.
And Holmfirth is a lovely little village which is well worth visiting, even if you aren't walking around going "I recognise that!"
So what has been set near your town?
I remember that show...loved it! If I ever get back to the UK I would love to make a special trip to Holmfirth. My post is here if you want to stop by.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely worth a visit.
DeleteNot familiar with the show is it on BritBox?
ReplyDeleteGood question - I don't have BritBox so I'm not sure, but it sounds like the kind of thing they'd get.
DeleteI never heard of the that show. Then again I'm not from the UK.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I had any thing film near my hometown.
I don't think it would be shown outside the UK - I think the accents would throw people.
DeleteI've never heard of this show either, but it sounds like it'd be a good one.
ReplyDeleteMy post.
It's quite tame by today's standards but I always liked it.
DeleteI do not know that one, but I've seen very little of Yorkshire outside of York itself.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever get the chance you should have a further look around Yorkshire - it's a lovely place.
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