The Muscle market - Britmovie

scholes · 13-03-2008, 04:14 PM

Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Black Stuff which ultimately influenced Auf Wiedersehen Pet, I guess could be construed as a series rather than a film.
He did however write a one-off play as part of the series named
" The Muscle Market", which starred Pete Postlethwaite and Alison Steadman.
This episode which was shown on TV originally in 1981 as a 'Play for Today'was never include on the DVD version of the above.
It was by far the best story and was in parts simply hilarious.
As far as I know it is unavailable.
Wondered if any of you kind gentlemen could help.
Hope I'm in the right thread.

mariocki · 13-03-2008, 10:19 PM

Yes, I remember seeing this at the time Scholes and really enjoyed it. I think it ended with the main character on the roof of a moving bus? You might be better off posting it in the 'Looking For A DVD' TV thread to see if you get a response there.

the bishops wife · 13-03-2008, 11:03 PM

yes an excellent play my auntie had a small role in it as pete postlethwaites mam . She was a cleaner in the everyman so knew them all and helped to coach the out of town actors with thier scouse dialect . I got a copy of the play from a guy on here ill try and find his user name and post in case you want to contact him

scholes · 14-03-2008, 08:51 AM

Thankyou gentlemen

Edward G · 14-03-2008, 09:04 AM

Hi Scholes,
I have a copy of this on DVD and have also done some artwork for the sleeve etc.
Drop me a PM.

Best Regards,
Edward.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scholes

Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Black Stuff which ultimately influenced Auf Wiedersehen Pet, I guess could be construed as a series rather than a film.
He did however write a one-off play as part of the series named
" The Muscle Market", which starred Pete Postlethwaite and Alison Steadman.
This episode which was shown on TV originally in 1981 as a 'Play for Today'was never include on the DVD version of the above.
It was by far the best story and was in parts simply hilarious.
As far as I know it is unavailable.
Wondered if any of you kind gentlemen could help.
Hope I'm in the right thread.

scholes · 14-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariocki

Yes, I remember seeing this at the time Scholes and really enjoyed it. I think it ended with the main character on the roof of a moving bus? You might be better off posting it in the 'Looking For A DVD' TV thread to see if you get a response there.

He was on the moving bus to the accompanying music of the Beatles "Money", not I hasten to add the 1977 version by 'the Flying Lizards'.

scholes · 14-03-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward G

Hi Scholes,
I have a copy of this on DVD and have also done some artwork for the sleeve etc.
Drop me a PM.

Best Regards,
Edward.

Edward G thankyou so much.
I've been trying to get hold of this for some time.
I will take you up on your kind offer.
Scholsey

stevie boy · 14-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Is there a scene on abuilding site with a digger?? is this the one?

Edward G · 14-03-2008, 02:00 PM

Hi Stevie Boy (your handle makes me think of the other "Stevie" - Gerrard), there was indeed a scene with a digger or two as the lead is a plant hire contractor and there is an auction scene where he wants to offload some plant......

Geoffers · 15-03-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scholes

He was on the moving bus to the accompanying music of the Beatles "Money", not I hasten to add the 1977 version by 'the Flying Lizards'.

I thought it was "Yesterday", though "Money" was also used earlier. I could be wrong, of course.

I enjoyed Terence Rigby's performance in this, as he swapped film quotes and imagined himself to be a "heavy"!

Edward G · 15-03-2008, 10:24 PM

Hi Geoffers,
It did indeed close with "Yesterday" by the Beatles- just one of a number of nice touches. Terence Rigby was excellent as the wannabe heavy and his stream of film quotes are hilarious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoffers

I thought it was "Yesterday", though "Money" was also used earlier. I could be wrong, of course.

I enjoyed Terence Rigby's performance in this, as he swapped film quotes and imagined himself to be a "heavy"!

scholes · 17-03-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward G

Hi Geoffers,
It did indeed close with "Yesterday" by the Beatles- just one of a number of nice touches. Terence Rigby was excellent as the wannabe heavy and his stream of film quotes are hilarious.

Yes you're right of course.
I know "Money" was played at some stage of the play.
It is about 20 years since I last saw it.

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scholes has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 522 Country: iTrader: (0)	The Muscle market Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Black Stuff which ultimately influenced Auf Wiedersehen Pet, I guess could be construed as a series rather than a film. He did however write a one-off play as part of the series named " The Muscle Market", which starred Pete Postlethwaite and Alison Steadman. This episode which was shown on TV originally in 1981 as a 'Play for Today'was never include on the DVD version of the above. It was by far the best story and was in parts simply hilarious. As far as I know it is unavailable. Wondered if any of you kind gentlemen could help. Hope I'm in the right thread. Last edited by scholes; 13-03-2008 at 04:22 PM.

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the bishops wife has no status. Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: south coast Posts: 3 Country: iTrader: (0)	re - muscle market yes an excellent play my auntie had a small role in it as pete postlethwaites mam . She was a cleaner in the everyman so knew them all and helped to coach the out of town actors with thier scouse dialect . I got a copy of the play from a guy on here ill try and find his user name and post in case you want to contact him Last edited by the bishops wife; 13-03-2008 at 11:12 PM.

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mariocki is Disredited. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Herts Posts: 302 Country: iTrader: (0)	Yes, I remember seeing this at the time Scholes and really enjoyed it. I think it ended with the main character on the roof of a moving bus? You might be better off posting it in the 'Looking For A DVD' TV thread to see if you get a response there.

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