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Old Never Stop! The Wilfrid Brambell Story: An unofficial telling of Wilfrid Brambell's life story
Wilfrid Brambell (often known as Wilfred Bramble) was one of Britain's best loved actors from the 1940's to the 1980's. Many people have told his story incorrectly, and many rumors have surfaced about his life. After years of research we can present this telling of his life story, setting the record straight and giving you a warm, funny and even tragic insight in to the man behind Albert Steptoe.
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77 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2016
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November 9, 2020
I’m not a fan particularly of Wilfrid Brambell but he, along with Harry H Corbett, was a part of my childhood and Steptoe & Son holds fond memories of family gathered round the TV like so many others in the 60s and 70s.
Apart from the glaring typo’s, as mentioned in the reviews of others, I enjoyed reading this biography for the facts and background of such a memorable person and character however, I would personally have preferred a more dispassionate and balanced approach to the writing style.
Mr. Glass Is clearly an advocate of Brambell which colours what should have been a truer insight into a complex man.
Apart from the glaring typo’s, as mentioned in the reviews of others, I enjoyed reading this biography for the facts and background of such a memorable person and character however, I would personally have preferred a more dispassionate and balanced approach to the writing style.
Mr. Glass Is clearly an advocate of Brambell which colours what should have been a truer insight into a complex man.
June 6, 2021
Could do better - as an author! A disappointment.
Considering that the author states that Brambells autobiography is a “ boring” book, he has produced a shell of a book himself with this one. There are a number of errors( there were 240 pennies in an old pound not 244) and some very shoddy proof reading on top of plenty of bad grammar. In the end, one is left with a very hollow book. So few of the events stated are substantiated, so, in view of the above inaccuracies, one is left wondering just how accurate these events are.
For me, this is an author I shall steer clear of in future.
Considering that the author states that Brambells autobiography is a “ boring” book, he has produced a shell of a book himself with this one. There are a number of errors( there were 240 pennies in an old pound not 244) and some very shoddy proof reading on top of plenty of bad grammar. In the end, one is left with a very hollow book. So few of the events stated are substantiated, so, in view of the above inaccuracies, one is left wondering just how accurate these events are.
For me, this is an author I shall steer clear of in future.
November 6, 2020
Short biography of one half of Steptoe and Son - Wilfrid Brambell. This biography is not that well written but shows interesting facts about Wifrid's life and some of the challenges he faced throughout his life. The reason I have given this 2 stars is that this book really could have done with a good proof read as there were loads of errors and typos that made it difficult to read.
March 9, 2022
Of Wilfrid's authobiograhy Mr Glass rather sniffily remarks "'All Above Board' is beautifully written with wonderful eloquent language, but for the most part it is a boring, uninteresting read." The latter part of that statement adequately sums up Mr Glass's feeble effort. Not at all objective, disappointing, and should be better titled "A short essay on why I like Wilfrid Brambell".
March 28, 2018
A short read
A short but satisfying read about one half of Steptoe and Son. Tells his story in a straightforward and easy form. I'd reccomend it to fans if that show. The ending is good and I find his observations over allegations toward Brambell very to the point.
A short but satisfying read about one half of Steptoe and Son. Tells his story in a straightforward and easy form. I'd reccomend it to fans if that show. The ending is good and I find his observations over allegations toward Brambell very to the point.
June 15, 2020
Written from the heart..
Written from the heart, the author clearly loves Brambell. A pity the book went out without being proof read though. Harry H Corbett died in 1982. We are told in this book it was 2012 and that Brambell was distraught. Both men were long gone by 2012!!!
Written from the heart, the author clearly loves Brambell. A pity the book went out without being proof read though. Harry H Corbett died in 1982. We are told in this book it was 2012 and that Brambell was distraught. Both men were long gone by 2012!!!
February 3, 2019
Learnt a few things this about this great actor & the truth between him & Harry H Corbett, only complaint is that it could of been longer.
July 10, 2019
Wilfrid Brambell
Excellent book just a few minor printing errors but enjoyed it would recommend it very strongly for all Steptoe fans
Excellent book just a few minor printing errors but enjoyed it would recommend it very strongly for all Steptoe fans
September 2, 2019
Brilliant
Loved this book very interesting read could not put it down. Mentions snippets of his life on and off screen 😃
Loved this book very interesting read could not put it down. Mentions snippets of his life on and off screen 😃
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