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Post by Biggles on Apr 17, 2008 15:42:41 GMT
For those who dont already know--
Joe's dad is veteran thesp Clive Swift.--last seen in Doctor Who Christmas episode ( Voyage of the Damned) -better known as long suffering Richard in Keeping Up Appearances.
Tomorrow night in Gardeners World he is taking his family to view the new allotment in London--I am not sure if it is his Allotment or not.
Might be worth watching--
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Post by Shrubrose on Apr 17, 2008 17:30:41 GMT
Funny isn't it, as soon as I discovered the fact that Clive was Joe's dad, I could immediately see the resemblance between them.  But now, I cant get the thought out of my head that his mum is Patricia Routledge aka Hyacinth Bucket  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 17, 2008 17:38:05 GMT
I think Joe is great. he has taken a bit of a bashing elsewhere for his allotment escapades with a rotivator (he'll learn ;D ) but I do think that of the present crop of presenters on GW he is my personal fave. His Dad was brilliant as Richard too.
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Post by Biggles on Apr 17, 2008 18:42:27 GMT
Yes I like Joe aswell-He does have a 'look' of his Dad but it was still a surprise to find out that Joe is Richard's son.
Maybe his Dad's contacts were able to help him get on the Programme--
One of my favourites too--down to earth and 'No Frills' about him.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 18, 2008 6:42:38 GMT
I like Joe but think it did help that Dad was such a famous actor - people you know that sort of thing  He used to be on Take Three Gardeners with Ann-Marie Powell and Cleeve West - you dont see them much on the TV now and AMP is really good |
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Post by Weeterrier on Apr 18, 2008 8:32:40 GMT
I've known about Joe's parentage for a while, but didn't really notice the resemblance so much until last week's programme. I reckon once Joe puts on a little middle-age spread, they'll be like peas in a pod. The bit at the allotment has been the part of the series I have enjoyed best for a long time. He acted like many of us would react when starting afresh at something. No patience. And full of excitement and hope. Bet he would have liked to have put 'Roundup" over the whole plot |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 18, 2008 9:03:14 GMT
Well I never knew that   |
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Post by purplejulia on Apr 18, 2008 10:45:40 GMT
Clive Swift used to be married to famous author Margaret Drabble. I wonder if she is Joe's mum.
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Post by snowowl on Apr 18, 2008 12:18:15 GMT
I have known Joes dad was Clive Swift for ages i think they are so alike and sound just the same they even have the sme mannerism. I like Joe he great but Jenny AMP PLEASE.  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 18, 2008 14:24:07 GMT
Well I used to like AMP - I bought her book Urban Gardens and loved watching her on the UKTVBrightIdeas - she writes for Prima Mag - so I wrote her a nice letter, c/o Prima, saying how much I enjoyed her programmes, her book and her articles SHE NEVER WROTE BACK - not even an email via Prima  |
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Post by Biggles on Apr 18, 2008 16:09:50 GMT
Clive Swift used to be married to famous author Margaret Drabble. I wonder if she is Joe's mum. PJ--Now that is something I didn't know- Jenny-as far as people who do not reply to good wishes need to be taught good manners!! It seemed very rude of AMP -- |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 18, 2008 16:22:09 GMT
I thought that too Biggy - each time I send an email to Christine Walkden I get a nice reply back - Ann-Marie Powell just cudnt be bothered |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 19, 2008 17:06:56 GMT
Yes his mum is Margaret Drabble and his uncle ( Clives brother ) is a famous actor, but I've forgotten his name  |
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Post by Biggles on Apr 19, 2008 18:18:35 GMT
Yes his mum is Margaret Drabble and his uncle ( Clives brother ) is a famous actor, but I've forgotten his name His mane is David Swift-b.1933--I have tried to uplaod a photograph of him from Photobucket but cant manage to get on PB. He doesn't look anything like his brother! |
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Post by Biggles on Apr 19, 2008 20:21:35 GMT
 --- David Swift---Born 1933--Actor/Producer/Author--Brother of Clive Swift. David Swift is the father of Julia Swift ( Actress) This makes Joe Swift his nephew- (I think) I have managed to find a photograph -- |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 20, 2008 7:24:08 GMT
Well done Biggy ;D
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But now, I cant get the thought out of my head that his mum is Patricia Routledge aka Hyacinth Bucket 
