Advantages: Entertaining plot, great acting Disadvantages: Some may be put off by the fact that it is in black and white
It is coming up to Christmas, but Christmas cheer seems very far away for Bishop Henry Brougham, who is trying desperately to find the money for a new cathedral. With the weight of this responsibility on his shoulders, he fails to notice that his relationship with his wife Julia is changing - taken away from her friends when Henry became Bishop, Julia is lonely and longs for life to return to its former glory when Henry was a loving husband. Divine intervention is needed to save their relationship and one day, when Henry prays for help, it comes in the form of an angel called Dudley. Dudley immediately strikes up a rapport with Julia and her daughter, Debbie, but Henry thinks Dudley has ulterior motives. Can Dudley save the Brougham's marriage? Or is his arrival just another nail in the coffin?
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Advantages: Excellent backing tracks, competent vocals, a couple of strong pop hits Disadvantages: Not much in the way of soul, some dull tracks, all rather dated now
mind that in 1972 "The Black & White Minstrel Show" was still one of the top rated TV shows, which tells you something about the era.
The Pearls were signed to the Bell label ? which had some hugely popular acts on their roster including the Bay City Rollers, Barry Blue, David Cassidy and Gary Glitter. The UK arm of the label focused mainly on commercial pop and the Pearls fitted into this perfectly. Interestingly the US arm tended to focus more on soul music.
A String of Pearls
Going back to my dad?s old Sanyo radio cassette recorder there was a song which was oft played by myself back in 1974 called ?Guilty?. Performed by the Pearls I loved it and have vague recollections of a Top of the Pops performance which incorporated judges? wigs. I have hunted high and low for this clip on the internet and sadly can only conclude it was ...
Advantages: Some nice buildings, great pub (at least it was) Disadvantages: Has that Essex vibe about it even though it's not in Essex
We decided to visit Bishops Stortford initially because, well, it's not *too* far away and because we just wanted to find out more about the place. Anyway, this is a review of that town...
Bishops Stortford is a very old town where chain stores nestle uneasily amongst ancient old buildings. The walk from the station takes a little while, and takes you past a big multiplex cinema and bowling alley which is one of the major attractions of the place.
THE HISTORY
It's a *very* old town. Bishops Stortford took its name from the ford (i.e the bridge) over the river Stort. The town is mentioned in the Doomsday book (although not as its current name). Down the ages there have been various tussles over the ownership of the town, between the King and bishops (who of course answered to the Pope) in the 1200s. The castle was burned down ...
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