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Ben Elton on D&D and LARPING (Youtube)

Started by Simon W, March 22, 2020, 01:48:27 PM

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Simon W

March 22, 2020, 01:48:27 PM
Never knew this existed. Might be of interest to someone.
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The last one is at Peckforton Castle, run by Treasure Trap (now defunct). I remember going there in 1982. Memories.

Blue Peter (BBC children's show) even went there
 
Blue Peter

Omega

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March 22, 2020, 04:44:36 PM
Ah yes the old South of Waterford piece. A few others have vids up of their adventures there too.

The castle is now used to host marriages.

Spinachcat

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March 23, 2020, 04:31:53 AM
Quote from: Omega;1124783The castle is now used to host marriages.

So its still used for LARPs!

dbm

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March 23, 2020, 03:33:01 PM
Ben Elton basically parodies himself and this show with Nosin' Around in the first episode of The Young Ones

Omega

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March 23, 2020, 03:41:48 PM
Quote from: Spinachcat;1124815So its still used for LARPs!

If what I saw was any indication some years ago then yes it is as you could have your wedding done up in a medieval or fantasy style. Not sure if they still do that though.

Bedrockbrendan

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March 23, 2020, 08:33:44 PM
Quote from: Simon W;1124775Never knew this existed. Might be of interest to someone.
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The last one is at Peckforton Castle, run by Treasure Trap (now defunct). I remember going there in 1982. Memories.

Blue Peter (BBC children's show) even went there
 
Blue Peter


Is that the Ben Elton who did Blackadder?

Omega

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March 23, 2020, 10:38:39 PM
Quote from: BedrockBrendan;1124873Is that the Ben Elton who did Blackadder?

According to IMDb. Yes.

dbm

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March 24, 2020, 02:21:04 AM Last Edit: March 24, 2020, 02:51:52 AM by dbm
Definitely, yes. His style of speaking is immediately recognisable in that clip and his body of work is very well known in the UK (though not stuff as early as the Peckforton piece above).

Omega

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March 24, 2020, 06:01:23 PM
In the South of Waterford piece note all the still fresh faces in gaming and what all they were handling at the time. Games Workshop before the fall.
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