Monthly Archives: August 2007

Putting names to faces

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

As my French experiment draws towards its natural conclusion it is time to consider the many characters that will feature in my forthcoming bestseller “A year in Pontrieux”. Not knowing the real names of all the people I come across … Continue reading →

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Petition Gordon Brown to make Barbara Windsor a Dame

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

The Pontrieux Report’s campaign for Barbara Windsor to be made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire continues with gusto,” I’ve been on the job all day!” A petition has been created on the Number 10 website … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Barbara Ann Deeks!

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

Yesterday marked the 70th birthday of a truly great Briton. With a career spanning stage, television and film for the past 58 years, our heroine is a much loved national institution. She joins the ranks of Diana Rigg, Judy Dench, Eileen … Continue reading →

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