Holy Crap! Richard Carpenter Was in Sherlock Holmes!

[rusty_armour]

This is only going to be of interest to RoS fans, but I was just watching The Beryl Coronet (from the Douglas Wilmer Sherlock Holmes series) and was all excited because David Burke (Watson from Granada's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) played Sir George Burnwell. However, I kept finding myself studying the actor playing Arthur Holder because he seemed familiar. When the credits rolled at the end, I searched out the actor's name and did a double take when I saw the name Richard Carpenter. Even after seeing the name, I didn't think it could be the Richard Carpenter. I mean, I knew that Richard Carpenter had done some acting before he became a screenwriter, but I assumed it had been mostly stage work. However, when I checked on imdb.com, it turned out that it was the Richard Carpenter. No wonder the actor looked familiar: I met the man in 2003! *g*

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[karen9.livejournal.com]

I read somewhere that Richard Carpenter acted in several naval war films.

You met him! Where and how, what was he like?

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I read somewhere that Richard Carpenter acted in several naval war films.

From what I can see on imdb.com (http://www.imdb.com), it looks as if Richard Carpenter did most of his acting on TV series. However, I suppose these could have been TV movies or maybe they weren't listed on imdb.com (http://www.imdb.com).

You met him! Where and how, what was he like?

I met him and Annabelle Lee (his wife and the actress who played Mad Mab in "Rutterkin") at Silver Arrow 2003. They were both very nice. As there was a long line for autographs, I only had a chance to talk to them for a minute or two, but they made an effort with each and every fan that approached them. If you'd like to read a brief account of the meeting, you can find it here (http://nastyknight.20m.com/sa2003_4.html). Oh, and my entire Silver Arrow 2003 report can be found here (http://nastyknight.20m.com/sa2003.html).

I should warn you that I look AWFUL in every single picture I appear in -- and not just because I was about 50 lbs heavier back then. *g*

[karen9.livejournal.com]

No, you don't look awful! You look fine, friendly and with a lovely smile.

I enjoyed reading your report. I think I have come across it before, but it's far more interesting now that I know you.

I'm glad you spent some time with Robert Addie because he died that year, didn't he?

I must try to get to Chepstow Castle sometime. It looks good even without the RoS associations.

I hope the RoS "Nothing's Forgotten" 2013 Convention happens. I'm hoping to go, though I'm nervous of planning so far ahead. Are you planning to go?

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

No, you don't look awful! You look fine, friendly and with a lovely smile.

That's very kind of you to say, karen9. Thank you very much. :-) I guess we're all our own worse critics. I mean, self-deprecating humour exists for a reason. *g*

I enjoyed reading your report. I think I have come across it before, but it's far more interesting now that I know you.

It's been up for ages, so it's quite possible that you have read it before. I'm happy that you enjoyed reading it a second time. I'm glad that knowing the con attendee in question made the report more interesting. :-)

I'm glad you spent some time with Robert Addie because he died that year, didn't he?

Yes, sadly Robert Addie died in November of that year. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met him in both 2000 and 2003.

I must try to get to Chepstow Castle sometime. It looks good even without the RoS associations.

RoS associations aside, Chepstow Castle is a wonderful place. I think it's stood up fairly well and has so many interesting aspects to it. I definitely recommend visiting it if you get the chance.

I hope the RoS "Nothing's Forgotten" 2013 Convention happens. I'm hoping to go, though I'm nervous of planning so far ahead. Are you planning to go?

I have to admit that I haven't been keeping track of how the con organization has been going. It sounds like there's quite a bit of interest from both old and new fans. I hope you're able to go. You still have two years to save and plan. :-)

Are you planning to go?

I don't think I'll be going. After Silver Arrow 2003, I made the decision that my con days were over. Okay, I went to a Doctor Who con a couple of years ago, but that was in Toronto and just a one-day event. All the same, I don't think my heart's in it anymore. However, the con is still two years away, so you never know. Never say never, right? ;-)

[karen9.livejournal.com]

That's a shame that your "con days are over!" Part of the attraction for me would be meeting friends like you. I've never been to a con before.

The con has a facebook page, not a web page, so I can't see what's going on.

Anyway, I don't know if I want to see the cast now so much older! Jason's only ever attended one con, so I doubt if he'll be there.

[funkyinfishnet.livejournal.com]

Huh, how awesome :) I was watching an episode of RoS last night as well. I remember him saying on the RoS DVD documentaries that he started out as an actor. Love that he was in Sherlock Holmes.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

It was certainly a wonderful surprise as I initially thought seeing David Burke was the main highlight of that episode. And, yes, I think it's fantastic that he was in a Sherlock Holmes episode with not only David Burke but Douglas Wilmer as well. And he had a really good part and everything. :-) Hell, just talking about it makes me want to go back and re-watch it. *g*

[boobamiaow.livejournal.com]

How cool! Was he a good actor? ;p

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Yes, I thought he was pretty good, especially considering the part he had to play. At the risk of giving away spoilers, you don't really know if he's guilty or innocent at first. It's the kind of role where you have to be believable as both.

[radiogaga80.livejournal.com]

Hee! That's almost as exciting as me finding out a couple of days ago that Robert Glenister read a Sherlock Holmes audiobook! :)
Will check out The Beryl Coronet at some point - am rather busy lately. :(

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Hee! That's almost as exciting as me finding out a couple of days ago that Robert Glenister read a Sherlock Holmes audiobook! :)

I wonder if there are any British actors who don't have some kind of connection to Sherlock Holmes? *g* Well, it's great that you made that discovery about Robert Glenister. You'll have to let me know what the audiobook is like. :-)

Will check out The Beryl Coronet at some point - am rather busy lately. :(

Well, the episode has been around for more than forty years, so I'm sure it can wait a little longer. *g* Seriously, though, it's best to watch these things when you have the time and inclination. Be sure to look out for David Burke was well. As soon as I heard his voice, I knew it was him. :-)

[alysscarlet.livejournal.com]

Hee! Well done for spotting him!

Was he any good?

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Hee! Well done for spotting him!

I honestly wouldn't have known if I hadn't seen his name in the credits. Fortunately, I watch credits obsessively, especially when I'm trying to identify actors. Actually, a couple of familiar faces have popped up in the Douglas Wilmer series. One of the most notable ones is David Troughton (the Second Doctor), who was in "The Devil's Foot".

Was he any good?

Yeah, I think he was pretty good. I mean, I'm no expert but I thought he played the role well. As I told boobamiaow, Richard Carpenter was playing a character who might be innocent or guilty -- you just don't know at first. Ergo, he had to appear as if he could be either innocent or guilty, which is no small feat, I should imagine.

[anitamaid.livejournal.com]

Cool! Richard Carpenter is awesome! Though I must admit, I've never seen him act.

btw have you seen the Listener yet ?

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Cool! Richard Carpenter is awesome! Though I must admit, I've never seen him act.

Well, last night was the first time I had seen him act. I honestly never expected to see him perform as I assumed most of his acting was theatre work for some reason. I wish I could find a clip from "The Beryl Coronet," but I couldn't turn up anything after searching on YouTube.

btw have you seen the Listener yet ?

*Bows head in shame* I'm in the middle of an Archive update, so a lot of my computer time has been spent on that. However, Monday is a holiday, so I should at least have time to watch the season two premiere.

[anitamaid.livejournal.com]

No biggie ;-D Am just a bit curious to know what you think about season 2 of the Listener!

Also spotted that Yannick Bisson of Murdoch Mysteries is having a guest role on the show, and vice versa, i.e. Craig is having that guest spot on Murdoch Mysteries. I'd love to watch it, cause I do wonder if I'll like Yannick.

Saw him appear on Flashpoint not long ago.

Also am curious to know if you ever log onto twitter... ;-D
Have mentioned you once or twice...

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I really like Murdoch Mysteries. In fact, I ended up reading some of the books after I started watching the series. And I have to say that Yannick Bisson is quite yummy. I find it really hard to believe that he has a kid attending university, though I know he married young.

I'm sorry but I never seem to have time to go on twitter. As you've probably noticed, I'm barely even on facebook.

[anitamaid.livejournal.com]

Yannick is only 2 years older than me...

Really hope to get my hands on MM, I looked on Play.com and it was bloo... expensive!