TV Shopping

[casaespana]

Travelling to London for a few days next week. Does anyone know if Grace Brothers department store is still open? I know it featured in a tv documentary a while back. The staff were very friendly and always had a kind word for their customers. Some of them have probably retired now but it would be nice to visit just to find out. I believe one of the young shopgirls went on to become a famous actress. Was it Glenda Jackson? She then became an MP by marrying another politician I think he was called Ted Major but not sure. She certainly did well for herself. I'm sure fellow Abers will come up with the answers.

[gary baldy]

Yes - You get a tube to Walford or ask Blakely the way on a bus, then you go past Steptoe and Son's on Gas Works Road, take a left past Mr Benn's fancy dress hire, past Reggie Perrin's house and its second left after the Double Decker's yard.

[Zen]

(Mews Cottage, Oil Drum Lane, Shepherd's Bush)

Please note my Uncle Steptoes real address.

[gary baldy]

Sorry - isnt it Mr T Hancock who lives on Gas Work Lane?
Oh well - just a bit of nonsense eh?

[joko]

yes it is, if you need someone to come with you to show you around, i'm freeeee.

[lankeela]

Wasn't Railway Cuttings where Tony Hancock lived?

[lankeela]

I do know that Mollie Sugden's bridesmaid ended up in a TV comedy programme.

[casaespana]

Don't really need directions. I know its on Baker Street somewhere. Just wondering if its still open in order to avoid disappointment.

[gary baldy]

lankeela - of course you are right! Who lived on gas works lane then! Wasnt The Ladykillers was it?

[xrayspecs]

All the staff are on Holiday in the Costa Plonka at the moment. There was a "documentary" about it this afternoon on ITV1.