WELCOME TO
MARIE BIRCH’S UNOFFICIAL
BARRY EVANS WEBSITE!
RIP: Barry Joseph John
Evans (18th June 1943 - 9th February 1997)
Firstly
and Foremostly, I will give my reasons for setting
up, a Website, which is Dedicated, to the Late Actor:
Barry Evans:
The very
first, and most important reason, is: I had met Barry Evans, at Lichfield Civic Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire. And, the date, had
been: Saturday the 14th of March 1992. Barry had appeared, in a Play there,
called: Anybody For Murder?, which has got, a very
interesting connection, indeed! And, that very interesting connection, had
been, because Barry had carried, a very glamorous blonde young lady, who had
been clad, in a very short, silky orange dressing gown, in his arms, on the
stage, where he had performed, in the Play: Anybody For Murder?, at Lichfield Civic Hall, Lichfield,
Staffordshire, on Saturday the 14th of March 1992! And that, very glamorous
blonde young lady, in question, who had been clad, in a very short, silky
orange dressing gown, and who, had been carried, in Barry’s arms, on the Stage,
at Lichfield Civic Hall, Lichfield,
Staffordshire, on Saturday the 14th of March 1992, had been, none other, than
Michelle Collins, who had starred as: Stella Price, the former Landlady, of The
Rovers Return, on Coronation Street, and she, had also been, very well-known,
for playing, Cindy Beale, in Eastenders! And, I had
also met Michelle, as well, along with other Members of the Cast, of the Play:
Anybody For Murder?, at Lichfield Civic Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire, on Saturday the 14th of March
1992, and she had been, very nice, indeed! And, there will be more information, to come, about that, at a later
date!
Thank you for the interest,
via my Barry Evans Career Profile Website! I had actually been fortunate
enough, to see Barry on stage, in a play, called: Anybody For
Murder, which I had seen, at Lichfield Civic Hall, which is now known, as The
Garrick Theatre, at Lichfield, Staffordshire, during 1992. I had been very
fortunate enough, to meet Barry, after the play, and he had signed my
programme, alongside Michelle Collins (Eastenders and
Coronation Street), and David Roper (The Cuckoo Waltz, and Leave it to Charlie,
and Eastenders), and Pamela Vezey
(Crossroads), and Ian Lindsay (Men Behaving Badly). They had all seemed to be
very nice, indeed. And Barry had been, very charming, indeed. And I do wish,
that I could have had, the opportunity, to meet him, again. But it just was not
to be, I am afraid.
My second
reason is: simply the fact, that I would like, to keep, Barry’s Memory, alive,
courtesy of the World Wide Web, and not only that, he did quite a few projects,
before he died, more than anybody (even I), had ever thought, to be possible!
So, whether I can offer a Lifeboat, to any other supporters, of Barry’s work,
remains to be seen! But that said, however, I really do feel, that with regard,
to my maintaining, my Unofficial Barry Evans Website, may offer, some hope, to
those who have supported him, over the years, and even though, there isn't a
great deal of information, on the main page of my Barry Evans Website, at the
moment, I really do feel, that at the very least, it is a start, when all is
said and done! And, a great deal, of my information, for my Unofficial Barry
Evans Website, has been collated, via my Barry Evans Scrapbook, over the years,
which I really do feel, in all honesty, deserves more justice, than lying
around in a drawer, for nobody, but me and my husband, Paul, to browse through,
from time to time! And therefore, I really do feel, that I have a got, a duty to let the World, be fully aware, about this
actor of Extraordinary talent! And, I will let it be known, to everybody, who
may happen, to browse, my Unofficial Barry Evans Website, that it was Barry who
inspired me, which had encouraged me, into acting and writing, in the first
place! Well, I have not, really got, very far, where my acting and writing, is
concerned, when it actually, comes down to it, at the end of the day! But I had
always looked up to Barry Evans, ever since, I was eleven years old, and I have
always thought, that he was a fantastic actor, and definitely, one of the best
actors, who I had ever come across, where Classic British Comedy, was
concerned, in general! And, I really do feel, that I would not, have got, as
far as I have, where my acting and writing, is concerned, today, if it had
not been, for Barry’s influence! So, there you have it!
But that
said, however, I had always been interested, in Showbusiness,
ever since, I had been a Snowflake, at my Infants School! Perhaps, I may have
got into Showbusiness, anyway, you never know!
An interesting fact, that
I have recently discovered is, that the current President of the United States:
Barack Obama, used to call himself Barry! He was even addressed as Barry, via
his friends, in the books, that he has written, over the years! And, he changed
his name, back to Barack, because he realized, that being Barry Obama, no
longer suited him, after he had been to Kenya, to discover, his Tribal Roots! And,
he had insisted, on being addressed, as Barack, during his College years,
anyhow!
BARRY EVANS FACEBOOK
And, my
Former: Barry Evans Yahoo Groups Message Board, had replaced, a Former: Barry
Evans Tribute Yahoo Groups Message Board, which had originally, been set up, during
2002, and which, had closed down, on Friday the 29th of July 2011. And, my
Former: Barry Evans Yahoo Groups Message Board, had originally, been set up,
from Sunday the 31st of July 2011, up until, Saturday the 2nd of November 2019.
And, I
will be, sorting out, things, on Facebook, where
that, is concerned, very soon!
A BARRY EVANS CAREER
PROFILE
In the
meantime, however, I have sorted out, the beginnings of a Barry Evans Career
Profile, which is incomplete, for the time being. But for those of you, who may
be interested in more information, about Barry's career, then please go to:
Barry Evans Magazine Interviews:
Jackie/Mirabelle/Rave/Fabulous 208/Honey/Princess Tina/Cue/Go Girl/Doctor Mag/Look-in/TVTimes/Woman/Titbits/Photoplay/Look Now/Kine Weekly/Screen
International/Show Guide/Australian TV Week/Daily Express/TV Week South
Australia/Modern Screen/
THE DOCTOR SERIES
It
is a well known fact, that Barry, had been, far more well-known, for his roles,
in the Doctor in the House/at Large series, which had been, based on the Doctor
Books, and films, written by Richard Gordon, and Mind Your Language, even
though, he did have quite a varied career, in the British Theatre, not only as
an actor, but also, as a Director, into the bargain! And, it is definitely, my
intention, to sort out, some more information which will specialize, with
regard to Barry’s work, on the Doctor in the House/at Large series, in due
course. And, it is still my intention, for me, to sort out, some more Websites,
devoted to other things, that Barry, had appeared in, over the years, at a
later date.
And, for
anybody, who would like, to go, on to my Doctor Series Website, which covers,
the Doctor Series: Doctor in the House/at Large/in Charge/on the Go/at the Top,
and the Doctor Series: Spin-offs: Doctor Down Under, and Doctor’s Daughters,
then please go to:
Marie Birch's
Unofficial The Doctor Series Website
MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
And for
anybody, who would like to go, on to my Mind Your Language Website, then please go to:
Marie Birch's
Unofficial Mind Your Language Website
BARRY EVANS: FILMS
I have
recently set up this section, of my Unofficial Barry Evans Website, which I
intend to dedicate, as a tribute, for all of the films, that Barry had appeared
in, over the years.
Mulberry
Bush Chip Shop and after, Psychedelic
Tid-dye
Video, done on you Tube, supported by the Chocolate Watchband: Let’s Talk About Girls, posted on the 29th of June 2010.
I have
set up a Website, which is dedicated, to a film, which Barry starred in, and it
is called: Under the Doctor: aka: The Way You Smile, and it had originally,
been made, during 1976. I have transcribed, a very short review, of Under the
Doctor: aka: The Way You Smile, via it’s original:
1982 VHS cover, and that, very short review, of Under the Doctor: aka: The Way
You Smile, in question, is still available, via it’s current: 2006 DVD cover!
And, for
those of you, who may be interested, in my Under the Doctor: aka: The Way You
Smile Review, which had originally, been made, during 1976, then please go to:
A BARRY EVANS CORONERS
REPORT
However,
there is one thing, that I really do feel, that I must add, with regard, to the
controversy, surrounding Barry’s death, is concerned. Now, I originally, did
not want, to add, my own opinions, or write up, my own conclusions, with
regard, to the controversy, surrounding Barry’s death, is concerned. But there
have been, certain circumstances, which have altered, the situation, and
therefore, I have decided to set the record straight, with regard, to the
controversy, surrounding Barry’s death, is concerned, for once and for all!
And, I have also discovered, via the Internet Movie Database, where Barry's
Biography, was concerned, that the actual cause of his death, had actually,
been due, to a blow, which he had received on the head. Now, I am not going,
into too much detail, where my own opinions, are concerned, with regard, to the
controversy, surrounding Barry’s death, is concerned, especially as I really do
not want, to upset, any friends, or colleagues of Barry’s, if they do happen,
by chance, to come across, this on my Unofficial Barry Evans Website! But I
will stress, here and now, that I am a lot happier, in my mind, with regard to
the circumstances, surrounding Barry’s' passing away, during February 1997, and
I really do feel, that a great black cloud, and a heavy weight, has been lifted
off my shoulders, for once and for all!
For anybody, who may be interested, in
reading about the circumstances, surrounding Barry Evans death, I have copied,
over some information, via the Barry Evans Coroners Report, from various
Newspapers, and the alt.comedy.british newsgroup,
which I managed to obtain, during the Winter of 1998.
So, for
anybody, who is interested, in the Barry Evans Coroners Report, along with two
press statements, which were released, on Tuesday the 27th of January 1998,
then please go to:
To
go back, to the First Part, of my Main Website: Marie Birch's General
Information and Classic British Comedy Website: Part One, then please go to:
Marie Birch's General Information and British Comedy Website: Part One
To go back, to the Second
Part, of my Main Website: Marie Birch's General Information and Classic British
Comedy Website: Part Two, then please go to:
Marie Birch's General Information and Classic British Comedy Website:
Part Two
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