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557:'s character Father Pertwee first appears in the first episode as a blond, long-haired vicar who uses innuendo during the funerals he performs. He is then "introduced" in the credits a further 2 times during the second run. He is partial to taking back-handers for the church roof fund, happily swapping the coffins in a "Dog Dango Afternoon" (2.6) thus allowing Percy to swindle his family out of the proceeds of a bank robbery. Although he is happy to use magic as part of his funerals he is not keen on clowns. 1828: 665:
flatbed truck "WOLF 1" is full of ropes, fishing buoys and a shark cage. The latter appears to be a place where he drinks his beer and sings in a drunken manner. He expresses an interest in working alone but appears to have a sidekick with a weak heart called Dirk, who is killed off by Quimby's deadly breath. Requiring further help he employs the Thomas lads to be his cabin boys and discovers that like Percy, Quimby has an interest in dirty books and using of KY jelly. Played by
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the DVD thought that the ending of Series 1 makes a better clean break. In the series 1 finale, Ivor sells up to the Americans and is "set up for life". He then gives his blessing to his sons'newly signed band with the promise of tours to Osaka and Centre Parcs. In the words of Issac Hunt "Here's to the first day of the rest of your lives"
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She is again mentioned in 1.3 where she is described as Spaniard who ran off with a midget some 20 years ago. Ivor predicts that she is now short and bald, and with hanging tits. However, when he recognises the smell of "lobster, olive oil and sweat" in 2.6 what appears to be the reality is very different as
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The boys' mother is first mentioned in show 1.1 where she is said to have run off with a movie star (well an Oompa-Loompa from the Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory film) some 25 years ago. References to her wearing oversized and unattractive blue pants are made when Ivor has a clear out in 1.2.
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portrays "the most powerful and influential music agent in Wales". Through his company Mumbles Records, he represents a number of acts, which he refers as his "butties". These stars include tribute singer Shaking Stephens, and failed magician Cliff Daxon whom he has looked after for 12 years. He also
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A shrewd man he sees an opportunity of exploiting "Arwell the Elephant-man" and converting the parlour into a freak-show called "The Undertakers From Hell" (2.2). Perhaps seen as a personal friend to Ivor, who rings up (the unseen) Nazareth for legal help when rival undertakers move in on the Thomas'
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In episode 2.6 there is a small amount of Spanish used when Fernando Thomas turns up, most of this is translated by Rocky. However, a version of the ongoing joke about a character asking lots of questions at once and the other character not knowing which question to respond to is not translated. It
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The most commonly used expressions is "Iechyd da" (good health) and is used throughout the 2 series by the Thomas family when greeting each other. Other words are also used within the family for terms of endearment. A play on words of these expressions is made on more than one occasion when Ivor is
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As with many of the show's endings there is a disclaimer saying, "The producers would like to give an assurance that no animals were harmed in the making of this programme." The animal that plays Rodger is trained to do tricks, and you can clearly see him move from his lying down position during the
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This theory would be OK as most episodes are stand alone, however, this does not work out for the timeline of the boys' mother Fernando Thomas as her length of absence from the family is mentioned in both series. Therefore, watching the episodes in the order supplied in the DVD does allow things to
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Series 2 was left open-ended with the supposedly dead character Marshall Jeepster JR III disappearing at the end, his sidekick Bilko uttering that "I can see this happening another 7 times". This could have promised viewers another series, however, with nothing forthcoming perhaps the producers of
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To help in the capture of Rodger, Percy makes him a girlfriend called "Lisa" for £2.50 ("50 bob") out of bits of fur, wood, plastic feet and some old castors. A blender is cleverly hidden in her "Calcutta" to trap the randy Rodger, this addition clearly works as first Ivor and then Larry become
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They are ruthless, training "Roger" their pet wolf to kill so that they can profit from the victims' burials. They also show a similar temperament when it comes to a suitable partner for Sian and if discovered they would cut off Arwell's balls before feeding him to the pigs. However, they appear to
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A fellow jailbird whom Percy met in the canteen on his first day whilst he was doing time. Due to his small stature he was hidden in a suitcase during Percy's second escape and his first through the sewers. His freedom and 2 appearances were short lived as he was killed by the jaws of doom in 1.2.
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In his second and final appearance is in the series 1 finale, he is killed off when he falls into a skip whilst at the swimming pool (again singing "Green Door"). He is managed by Isaac Hunt who insists on a sendoff in true show biz style. Hence, there is a rock band playing "Another One Bites the
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Rodger is owned by the rival Bennets, it has been trained to kill so that they can profit from these deaths. The animal is known to be responsible for three deaths in episode 1.2. (Father Titmus, Pablo and Quimby). Perhaps there are more as the Bennets have a coffin filled full of money when the
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A wolf hunter all his life who for a bounty will not only catch but kill and gut an animal in 1.2. Experienced, he is keen to tell stories of his adventures through his scars, whether they are caused by his prey, self-inflicted or by his wife. His methods are more akin to catching a shark as his
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Local newsagent, purveyor of "MAGS 'N' FAGS" as displayed above his shop in the font from "Raiders of the Lost Ark". The character charges extortionate prices for his goods and has an unhealthy habit of trying to sell inappropriate items from the top shelf to his younger customers, often through
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is then partially reenacted but sadly Father Titmus's predictions are wrong and he does not meet his destiny and die via the "Act of God" but rather falls victim to the first attack (seen during the show) of the hound that appears throughout the rest of this episode. The character is played by
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The Bennets are not mentioned in series 2 but the Thomas business is still seen as the second best in the town when a commemorative plaque placed on the walls of the Thomas' new establishment is unveiled by the mayor. It reads "Thomas, Thomas, Thomas and Thomas The Second most Scariest Funeral
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A single father, and head of the household and the company. In some ways, he is slightly backward; but in most ways, he is surprisingly sharp for a Welsh bumpkin. He has a phobia about dead bodies but manages quite well with the aid of his three sons to whom he is devoted. Because death means
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The Irish priest of St Barney's Church who incorrectly predicts that the beast rampaging the village in 1.2 is the devil's child who is being looked after by the American ambassador. The reality is that he has been tailing a jello manufacturer from Ohio for days. The lighting scene from
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Of the sons, it is Arwell who seems closest to Ivor—he often confides in his father about personal matters. He hopes to one day meet and marry someone with whom he can have children and build a life. But until he meets his wife-to-be, the main love in his life is his Fiat
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The room where the coffins were filmed was an upstairs bedroom. In order to give the impression that the coffins were next to "The Parlour", with the characters apparently going next door to visit the coffins, a real door was fixed to a blank wall in the downstairs room.
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Whilst the majority of the show is performed in English it is based in and around Swansea where there are Welsh speakers. Although English is used throughout so as to make the story flow, there are some basic Welsh phrases used throughout the two seasons.
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Percy eventually bonds with Rodger and decides to set him free once he has taken a mocked-up picture of his capture to help claim the reward. Unfortunately, Rodger was mistakenly shot by Gwynne on Thursday 20 July 2000 (according to the reward cheque).
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The sad reality however is very different. Fernando and Rocky are really a pair of very well researched con artists called Chiquitita and O'Ryan, who want to make money for their sponge project that "exfoliates, conditions and bumps at the same time".
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Another group of directors finally make an appearance in 2.4. These being a pair of unscrupulous, chimney-loving Englishmen banned from operating in their own land due to the way they operate their fast funeral service. They are played by
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With concern in the village, the Mayor puts up a bounty for its capture of £3000. Percy is as unscrupulous as his rivals and sets about trying to capture his own "Killing machine" with the help of Arwell and Quimby the wolf hunter.
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A schoolboy who appears 3 times in Ford's shop as a customer. He is often given "mucky" freebies by Ford, and is eventually extorted by him on his birthday when he mistakenly buys some "penny" chews marked up as "pound" sweets.
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When interviewed for the position of a trainee undertaker, Ivor asks what is his occupation. Unable to speak, he grunts and gestures for a pen and paper with which he draws a picture and Ivor works out he is a "Gate shutter".
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For series 1 James Duke appears 3 times and plays a very cynical vicar who had an affair with Janet/Joan Jones the tragic victim of "the Heron incident" 1.3. The actor playing this role also plays one of the Bennet brothers.
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A carpenter who specialises in construction of the "ACME No. 8 Kennel", he believes in godly retribution when people such as Ivor do not offer him a cup of tea. Following people around until revenge has been meted out.
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Wooing her to try and keep his boys and the family business, Ivor reveals some intimate facts about Fernando such as her hairy chest and armpits, along with a mole on her left shoulder that puts him off his Coco Pops.
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in two episodes of series 2. A bottle of "Paul Daniels Magic Whisky" is poured during 2.3 and then in 2.6 we see a large inspirational poster of the man pinned up in the hotel room of failed magician Clifford Daxon.
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Gwynne has a mental deficiency (on one occasion, he pulls one of his own teeth with a pair of pliers). Despite his subtle impairment, he receives no special treatment from Ivor and is expected to perform his duties
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Ivor tries to explain to Arwell that the manager's name is a rather unfortunate joke and a play on words that refers to sexual organs. Ironically Ivor overlooks the fact that he, himself is called "Ivor Thomas".
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Lighthouse (home to Dudley Sutton's character Bentley Nimmo) and the town's yacht club are unmistakable in "Marooned" the fourth show in series 2. The surrounding beach and dunes also feature in this episode.
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There is a power cut and, without TV, the family are forced to play board games instead. When Percy discovers a Ouija Board, the Thomases unwittingly summon the evil spirit of John Merrick - the Elephant Man,
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Hunt appears to be a frustrated gameshow host as (depending on the response) he likes to reply to the answers of his clients with expressions such as "Quack-quack-oops", "Ah-Er" and "Bing - The top answer".
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The local police constables who have a warrant to search the parlour for Percy (E1.1) and also warn the Thomases that there is a beast running amok in the village (E1.2). PC Hertz (played by
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A shy, non-speaking feral boy with an obsession for closing iron gates, such as those at the front of the Thomas' drive and the churchyard. He often conducts his habit when no one is around.
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It's an important day for Thomas, Thomas, Thomas & Thomas Funeral Directors as Ivor unveils a new addition to the firm that will revolutionise their business - the telephone.
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When Mr Davies is killed in an OAP scooter rage attack, his wife has some specific requests for Ivor Thomas and his boys. She wants his ashes to be scattered on a secret lake.
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One prominent building used for many of the scenes is NEUADD LLANSAWEL. This being the "Hall" in the village of LLANSAWEL with the words carved into the walls of the building
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When the amazing magical Cliff Daxon loses control of his fake ostrich and falls out of a window, the impending funeral presents a new challenge for the Funeral Directors.
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be less savvy with business and turned down $ 1m when a group of Yanks come into town wishing to a buy a business as part of a global franchise of Africa, Asia and Wales.
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He is married to an unnamed woman but this does not stop him from being caught in the woods, his trousers down in an uncompromising position with a hunting decoy (1.2).
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becoming the youngest person ever to create, write, and star in their own TV sitcom. The second series featured a theme tune written and performed by Queen's guitarist,
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Arwell is feeling lonely and depressed. He sinks even further when he learns that Penelope, his childhood sweetheart, has been killed by a tennis ball serving machine
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Harrison Ford also uses a little Welsh. He describes Billy as "Boi bach" (small boy) and describes Percy as "uch y fi" (horrible) when he asks for some porno mags.
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represents the "World famous "Davy G" Music Maestro (as seen on TV in 1983)" and a newly signed up Queen tribute band, "The Thomas Brothers from Trebanos".
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The services of Thomas, Thomas, Thomas & Thomas Funeral Directors are called upon when Shaking Stevens, a local impersonator, is found dead in a skip.
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Bill Oddie is trying to the woo the woman of his dreams when she is killed in a freak Heron accident. Another job for Thomas, Thomas, Thomas & Thomas.
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Ivor Thomas is a worried man, his business is doing badly, a wolf is discovered to be behind the mysterious deaths and Percy has escaped from prison.
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Farmer Raymond is killed by a block of ice dropped from a passing plane. The parlour is infiltrated by the undercover journalist Donal MulofKintyre.
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Towards the end of "Balls of Doom" (while "Forever Autumn" is playing), we see Arwell riding his motorised scooter along the road. This was shot in
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He has an appetite for "hussies" which help him cope when someone dies, and has one waiting for him off screen in each of his 2 featured episodes.
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Final episode from the Welsh family funeral directors. A karaoke night at the local legion turns sour following the discovery of a dead clown.
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The bulk of the interior filming was carried out at Lululaund Cottages in Melbourne Road, Bushey Heath not far from Bushey Studios.
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The death of a local Lord promises huge financial and romantic rewards for Ivor, if only he could overcome his phobia of corpses.
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Impersonator" who first appears at a comeback concert down the local legion where 13 tickets have been sold. During this evening "
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innuendo. The character (who also speaks a smattering of Welsh) only appears in 3 episodes of series one but the actor
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called "Thomas, Thomas, Thomas and Thomas". It is set around the Swansea area of south Wales in the fictitious town of
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The Thomases must travel to a remote island when a contestant on a reality TV show is killed by a helium balloon.
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In his 4 appearances in series 1 he is not credited but is believed to be played by the producer Simon Lupton.
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Although the family members do not appear in every episode in series one, there are referenced several times.
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ensnared by Lisa. To make her more attractive she has make-up applied by Percy who also coiffeurs her fur.
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The first set of rival funeral directors in the town are the Bennet brothers (played by James Duke and
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A mysterious visitor sends Ivor, Percy, Arwell and Gwynne on the biggest adventure of their lives.
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One explanation for the reversal may be that Series 2 is arguably better than Series 1.
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end credits. The dog itself is not listed but appears to be some sort of husky breed.
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went on to work with Brian May and Queen on numerous DVDs and Queen documentaries.
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who plays him makes a reappearance in series two as another unrelated character.
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in tribute to the writer's father who came from the real town in that area.
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Quimby's storage locker for his hunting gear in "Jaws of Doom" is the
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Dust" at his funeral with contract papers signed on top of his coffin.
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returns as his tall, attractive estranged wife. Accompanied by Rocky (
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A more plausible explanation might be found on the back of the DVD
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for two series in 2001 and 2002. It was set in a Welsh
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business, he is constantly hoping for people to die.
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