If you missed this evening's Wogan on Wodehouse documentary, see if you can catch it later - excellent footage of Wodehouse himself (such discipline and professionalism), remarkable for the range of contributors who have been enchanted by his work, and of course some truly wonderful lines!
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I have recorded it and looking forward to seeing it and also reading more of him. I wish I had never given away my books a few years ago.
Posted by: Jo | 03 September 2011 at 12:15 PM
I caught the Wodehouse programme yesterday evening when searching for something to watch before bed and what a treat! It really is an engaging programme and I thoroughly endorse your recommendation. Also Happy Birthday Karen. Many congratulations on 5 years of blog writing. I read your blog every day and really enjoy the quality of your writing and observations. Thank you!
Posted by: Anne | 03 September 2011 at 04:50 PM
I have just followed your link and watched this delightful programme. What comes across, as well as the genius of Wodehouse, is what a good interviewer Sir Tel is.
I say "genius" simply repeating what others have said because I'm one of those people that Stephen Fry envies: I've not yet read a Wodehouse book. Perhaps now I might.
And finally ... as they say on TV programmes ... the place where Wogan was standing was the grounds of the Danesfield Hotel, Near Marlow, on the River Thames. What a magnificent building it is, but why was the programme shot there, I wonder? Perhaps it appears in another guise in Wodehouse's novels?
Posted by: Margaret Powling | 04 September 2011 at 12:41 PM
I wondered about the location, so thankyou for letting us know, Margaret. My resident Wodehouse expert says he doesn't know what significance, if any, it may have to the books, though.
Posted by: Cornflower | 04 September 2011 at 10:01 PM