WalterPlinge 657 Posted February 2, 2019 Going by the posters on his wall, it seems the vicar of Grantchester is a speedway fan 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 2, 2019 I saw this and was very surprised, in a nice way. I watch Grantchester religiously (if you'll pardon the pun) every week. Great Programme enhanced, for me anyway, by the Speedway pictures on the wall. Let's hope for more of the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsRacer 222 Posted February 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, The White Knight said: I saw this and was very surprised, in a nice way. I watch Grantchester religiously (if you'll pardon the pun) every week. Great Programme enhanced, for me anyway, by the Speedway pictures on the wall. Let's hope for more of the same. On another site someone has actually confirmed the dates of the magazines on the wall, and they actually match the year the latest series is set. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted February 3, 2019 8 hours ago, HertsRacer said: On another site someone has actually confirmed the dates of the magazines on the wall, and they actually match the year the latest series is set. WE were approached by the producers of Grantchester some time ago about using the magazines and to ensure there were no copyright issues, which of course there were not. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted February 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: WE were approached by the producers of Grantchester some time ago about using the magazines and to ensure there were no copyright issues, which of course there were not. Just as well Gospeed didnt need to be asked...... 9 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,393 Posted February 3, 2019 this really isn't a cause for celebration: it merely underlines that the sport is seen as an historical activity. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 3, 2019 Perhaps the Vicar's use of speedway items on the wall in 'Grantchester" has something to do with speedway's Last Rites which here in the UK we appear to be increasingly witnessing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,939 Posted February 3, 2019 Here we go something nice is turned into a negative by the usual suspects 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,393 Posted February 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, iris123 said: Here we go something nice is turned into a negative by the usual suspects i wouldn't describe myself thusly. Obviously they need props that reflect the times and i merely reflected. Sorry to spoil your day 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, ch958 said: this really isn't a cause for celebration: it merely underlines that the sport is seen as an historical activity. Erm Speedway is a historical activity. It has a 90 year history. They could hardly use the posters of Craig Cook, Matej Zagar and co.,( as used in Waterloo Road), because Grantchester is set in the 1950s. Waterloo Raod is set in the present day, hence present day speedway posters. Grantchester is set in the 50s, hence the 50s posters. The football references in Grantchester will be to Stanley Matthews, not Lionel Messi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 3, 2019 11 hours ago, HertsRacer said: On another site someone has actually confirmed the dates of the magazines on the wall, and they actually match the year the latest series is set. I would be interested to know what dates these magazines are. The 'Speedway News' was bought by the 'Speedway Star' circa 1956 and then published for some years as 'Speedway Star & News'. And as an old saying goes - which Phil may raise a smile at? - "Bob's your uncle!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted February 3, 2019 THINK it was 1954 ... before my time but not yours John 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,393 Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, WalterPlinge said: Erm Speedway is a historical activity. It has a 90 year history. They could hardly use the posters of Craig Cook, Matej Zagar and co.,( as used in Waterloo Road), because Grantchester is set in the 1950s. Waterloo Raod is set in the present day, hence present day speedway posters. Grantchester is set in the 50s, hence the 50s posters. The football references in Grantchester will be to Stanley Matthews, not Lionel Messi. fair enough Walter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, gustix said: I would be interested to know what dates these magazines are. The 'Speedway News' was bought by the 'Speedway Star' circa 1956 and then published for some years as 'Speedway Star & News'. And as an old saying goes - which Phil may raise a smile at? - "Bob's your uncle!" 2 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: THINK it was 1954 ... before my time but not yours John I actually signed the deal on behalf of Echo Publications (London) Ltd and passed their cheque on behalf of the 'Speedway Star' to buy the 'Speedway News' title. The News editor Len Went also signed the deal, which was witnessed by the famed speedway photographer Alf Weedon. Edited February 3, 2019 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, gustix said: I actually signed the deal on behalf of Echo Publications (London) Ltd and passed their cheque on behalf of the 'Speedway Star' to buy the 'Speedway News' title. The News editor Len Went also signed the deal, which was witnessed by the famed speedway photographer Alf Weedon. LEN Went later became Press Officer at Wembley Stadium for many years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites