Sunday, 10 April 2016
Desmond Leslie Punches Bernard Levin
Following the recent death of Ronnie Corbett I was reminded of this event; I remember seeing it live (on TV of course) on a show in which Ronnie Corbett appeared.
Mr Leslie's wife (actress Agnes Bernelle) had been on the sharp end of Bernard Levin's vicious tongue, and the result was as follows..... I think it was a 'first' for UK TV.
The clip opens with 'funny-man' Lance Percival. I once sat next to him at a Chelsea restaurant (235 Kings Rd), we were both by ourselves, and I spent about 3 hours enjoying his wonderful company.
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Seems you really did see life in your old London days Cro.
Love the way he gestured for him to stand before he hit him! Mind you levin was a real short arse!
Auberon Waugh told him to piss off.
It's where it all happens, Weave.
I'm not sure if he actually made contact. He probably deserved it.
No doubt a lot of others did too.
Your video froze, but I have seen it before - also live. Bernard Levin could be a right pain in the arse sometimes, though I don't generally approve of violence - especially toward me.
I always liked his 'Terrier' approach to interviewing, so am not surprised that he was disliked.
I was able to see the video here this morning but now there is a little square sad face on a blank space. I've noticed the same over at Rachel's, Cody video. I hope it's only temporary. I'd hate to miss out on the videos. Greetings Maria x
I had rather hoped that he might ask him for a duel....at least they were both wearing suits!
Arilx
I looked up Agnes Bernelle, and one of her album of songs was called 'Father's Lying Dead On The Ironing Board'. Love it!
It's still working here; I wonder what the problem is. Copyright maybe.
I doubt if Levin knew one end of an epée from the other; which would have made it even more fun.
I'm pleased, now, that I didn't look her up too.
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