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Post by Chris Gilbert on Apr 10, 2006 12:59:01 GMT
Thats very interesting Michael.
I know Buckingham Palace has its own cinema where HM and the family used to gather to watch films so yes this is definitely worth a go isn't it?
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Post by Joe Cole on Apr 10, 2006 13:59:56 GMT
Michael Darbyshire was in Crackerjack with Ronnie C.
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Post by Mark Smith on Apr 10, 2006 14:08:02 GMT
Given the sorry state of 1960s Crackerjack in the BBC archives, perhaps an enquiry to the Royal TV Archives might be worthwhile...  Royal TV Archives? What Royal TV Archives?  |
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Post by LanceM on Apr 10, 2006 20:44:05 GMT
Does anyone have any concrete proof that the Royal Archives actually exists ? Or is it just a theory ?
Lance.
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Post by Mark Smith on Apr 10, 2006 21:37:19 GMT
Does anyone have any concrete proof that the Royal Archives actually exists ? Or is it just a theory ? A version of it most likely does exist, but would only contain personal material, and not long-missing television archive footage. Still, don't let me stop anyone from trying...  |
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Post by Greg H on Apr 10, 2006 23:21:33 GMT
Yeah, drop em a letter and see if they cry macra  well its pretty unlikely, but who knows they might have something cool! Dont really know what to say on this one, but any lead is worth a sniff!! You never know when something will bop into view! |
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Post by Geoff Sear on Apr 10, 2006 23:31:46 GMT
I can imagine the Royal Keeper of the Troughtons dispatching his underlings to fetch "The Macra Terror" from the depths of Buckingham Palace, whilst the Archive Pursuivant bangs the Stick of Television-past, crying "Let the crabs come forth" It's an enduring image (and I know you were joking about "Macra", gh, I just couldn't resist playing with the conceit!) Actually, though it is possible that I am being facetious, you never know what might lurk therein. Probably not the blessed-Who, ay, but there might be something of interest. If it is all Royal related stuff then the BBC, or whoever, will no doubt also have a copy as well. It's a pity that the Queen's Christmas Broadcasts can't be repeated or released, the world is crying out for a DVD of those...with commentaries, of course. |
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Post by Mark Smith on Apr 11, 2006 1:15:55 GMT
Yeah, drop em a letter and see if they cry macra Ain't gonna happen... period.  |
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Post by Greg H on Apr 11, 2006 11:22:38 GMT
Let the crabs come forth! Excellent!! |
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Post by Mark Smith on Apr 11, 2006 11:26:33 GMT
Let the crabs come forth! Excellent!! There's only one crab at the palace. I believe her name is Camilla...  |
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Post by Simon Wells on Apr 13, 2006 22:32:55 GMT
However bizarre this idea might seem, I think its worth a look, nothing ventured e.t.c. Seriously, the palace has TWO libraries- one at Buck House, the other at Windsor. There will be librarians, so why not pop into your local reference library, ask for the ASLIB directory, and drop them a line. Believe me, they DO answer enquires, and this seems a reasonable request Simon |
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Post by Chris Gilbert on Apr 18, 2006 16:44:41 GMT
Thanks Simon.
I have today (Tuesday) written a letter to the offices at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle on the above matter.
I will let the forum know what the reply is. As many people have said before the Royal Household is very efficient so I am sure I will have a reply within a couple of weeks.
More than likely it will probably be a straight no or a standard thank you for your enquiry, however it will hopefully resolve this thread.
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Post by LanceM on Apr 19, 2006 3:31:01 GMT
Good luck, I hope that something turns up. Or if nothing is found, then at least you tried.
Lance.
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Post by Mark Smith on Apr 19, 2006 17:49:10 GMT
Good luck, I hope that something turns up. Or if nothing is found, then at least you tried. My money's firmly on the latter, but all the best anyway. |
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Post by Chris Gilbert on Apr 26, 2006 16:07:10 GMT
On April 18th I sent letters to the offices of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and a third letter specifically to the Queens main Lady In Waiting, Lady Susan Hussey (wife of the former BBC official Marmaduke Hussey). I have today received a reply back from Lady Hussey, detailed as follows:
Dear Mr Gilbert
Thank you for your letter to me about past black and white episodes of television, particularly the "Dr Who" series.
As far as I know there are no copies of these episodes retained at either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, as any recordings sent here are always returned to source after their use.
Perhaps the BBC itself would be able to help you with your enquiries about these missing episodes or where they have been sent.
Yours Sincerely
Susan Hussey
Lady-In-Waiting
Interesting to see Lady Hussey uses the term "as far as I know", however due to her closeness to the royal family I think we can assume even if copies were held they have not been seen for years.
Regarding her suggestion to contact the BBC about where they went (bless) I did advise in the letter they were missing and everyone including the BBC knows this, and would like them back but she is basically kindly offering a suggestion I think.
I will update the forum if separate replies come back from the BP or Windsor offices, however it looks like they might be on the same lines, but I am impressed she replied within a week considering there were also thousands of birthday cards for HM The Queens 80th to reply to as well!
Was nice as well last weekend to see Prince Andrew sat and watched Doctor Who as a boy with The Queen.
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