Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) I remember a kind of teen drama from the 80's named 'Going Out' about a group of school leavers, possibly in the London area. It was quite gritty I suppose for the time, so went out late, 11.30pm-ish. There was a Scottish punk/thug in the series who has just turned up on something on telly at the minute, who used to make their lives a misery, generally legging one or the other of the lads down the street or forcing himself on one of the girls, another of the young lad actors ended up in The Bill. The character I want to talk about though was called Sammy; fat kid, milk bottle bottom specs, Pringle jumper, nice lad. Looks-wise definately a lower member of the group shall we say - but - whenever anyone asked where Sammy was, Sammy was in the record shop flicking through his beloved Northern section or in his room listening to his Soul sounds. Sammy was a Soulie. The first time TV kids drama had actually admitted that people like us existed...and it was so exciting waiting for Sammy's next (sh*t) Northern reference, that it became unmissable. They didn't give us much but the occassional whiff of our scene via Sammy on telly was enough. You'd know the kid that played him, he always had them big bins on and got quite a bit of work throughout the 70's & 80's. I'm sure he turns up in 'This Is England' but he just looks like a paedo these days. Anymore errant Soulies that you know of? Edited October 30, 2009 by Barry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Before my time But here he is https://www.going-out.org.uk/sammy.htm Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Before my time But here he is https://www.going-out.org.uk/sammy.htm Thanks Rachel. Here he was in Going Out: And here he is in This Is England. He's still got that Soulie-Chic hasn't he? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 How the fukc does someone look like a peado ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It had that girl with the black hair, don't know her name, she appeared in loads of things in the 80's and 90's, seems to have disappeared now - she was lovely. I think. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Pete S Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 The whole lot can be watched on youtube, first episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioCg3DVS52c with links to the rest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ImberBoy Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I remember a kind of teen drama from the 80's named 'Going Out' about a group of school leavers, possibly in the London area. It was quite gritty I suppose for the time, so went out late, 11.30pm-ish. There was a Scottish punk/thug in the series who has just turned up on something on telly at the minute, who used to make their lives a misery, generally legging one or the other of the lads down the street or forcing himself on one of the girls, another of the young lad actors ended up in The Bill. The character I want to talk about though was called Sammy; fat kid, milk bottle bottom specs, Pringle jumper, nice lad. Looks-wise definately a lower member of the group shall we say - but - whenever anyone asked where Sammy was, Sammy was in the record shop flicking through his beloved Northern section or in his room listening to his Soul sounds. Sammy was a Soulie. The first time TV kids drama had actually admitted that people like us existed...and it was so exciting waiting for Sammy's next (sh*t) Northern reference, that it became unmissable. They didn't give us much but the occassional whiff of our scene via Sammy on telly was enough. You'd know the kid that played him, he always had them big bins on and got quite a bit of work throughout the 70's & 80's. I'm sure he turns up in 'This Is England' but he just looks like a paedo these days. Anymore errant Soulies that you know of? Barry you are talking out of your ring! Sammy was a snake!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davekd Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Used to absolutely love this show, thanks for the u-tube link Pete Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Used to absolutely love this show, thanks for the u-tube link Pete Dave Yeah just get youtube downloader, download the lot in a few minutes, put them all together and - well thats the whole series to watch tonight Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-R Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Remember it well from late-1982. One of the girls (can't remember her name) had tooth braces but, get rid of those, and she was a cracking bit of stuff! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Remember it well from late-1982. One of the girls (can't remember her name) had tooth braces but, get rid of those, and she was a cracking bit of stuff! Michelle Winstanley - I googled her already Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
barney Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sammy was a snake!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 The whole lot can be watched on youtube, first episode here https://www.youtube.c...h?v=ioCg3DVS52c with links to the rest Cheers Peter. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Going Out was fantastic, it didn't seem to be on for long but it really did encapsulate what was going on for me at the time. Very few TV series get it right. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 A belting read that, well found. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It had that girl with the black hair, don't know her name, she appeared in loads of things in the 80's and 90's, seems to have disappeared now - she was lovely. I think. Oh yesh ! :yes: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 How the fukc does someone look like a peado ? Errrr.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Ray Burdis who gets a mention in the paper clipping has a little (vague ) soul/mod connection by the fact that he played in another thing that I used to watch after school in the mid 70's called 'Four Idle Hands' with Phil Daniels. Same old story, two lads just finished school and looking for work - the script writers were a bit narrow back then wern't they? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gogger Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 remember this show well , going to look at you tube , to see if it is still as good as i remember it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Ray Burdis who gets a mention in the paper clipping has a little (vague ) soul/mod connection by the fact that he played in another thing that I used to watch after school in the mid 70's called 'Four Idle Hands' with Phil Daniels. Same old story, two lads just finished school and looking for work - the script writers were a bit narrow back then wern't they? Other possible TV Soul Boys/Girls: Rodders - (Only Fools) - Likes proper Norvern. Has loads of boots but does own an issue of Dean Parrish that he coverts. Del gave it him one Xmas Godber - (Porridge) - 6T's lover. Grouty feeds his addiction smuggling 7s in, in the wash baskets and swapping 'em up for snout that Fletch wangles for him. Gavin - (The Cuckoo Waltz) - loves to smooth women over his Spag Bol whilst playing them some bouncy Seventies soul. Fave track 'Love Is Serious Business'. TC - (Magnum P.I.) - serious collector, loves his Shrine. Baldrick - (Blackadder) - loves his 12th century Moderneth Souleth. Had a Hotbox but Edmund swapped it to Missus Miggins (Sam in a wig) for a pie. Emma Peel - (The Avengers) - Invented the talc on the floor at all nighters. She used it to squeeze into her leather cat suit before hitting the floor. Yosser Hughes - (Boys From The Blackstuff) - strangely, no one ever argued over vinyl prices with Yosser. Any more? Edited October 30, 2009 by Barry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Ray Burdis who gets a mention in the paper clipping has a little (vague ) soul/mod connection by the fact that he played in another thing that I used to watch after school in the mid 70's called 'Four Idle Hands' with Phil Daniels. Same old story, two lads just finished school and looking for work - the script writers were a bit narrow back then wern't they? I loved four idle hands. Cant say I remember Going Out. Although the girl with dark hair in Rachel's lonk looks really familiar. BTW, if anyone is interested, Perry drinks in the Edinburgh pub, just off of Newington Green. He and a load of London based actors are always drinking there. Its got a boxing gym upstairs. Its a typical spit and sawdust pub, like the ones that are disappearing at a rate. The only negative, if its the same landlord. He is an arse. Cant bet to save his life, but thinks he's a pro. Phil Daniels is always in there with a few of the guys from Lock Stock. Both the Birds of a feather friends drink in there occasionally. That blow job woman from Eastenders. plus loads more. Edited October 30, 2009 by in town Mikey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 I loved four idle hands. Cant say I remember Going Out. Although the girl with dark hair in Rachel's lonk looks really familiar. BTW, if anyone is interested, Perry drinks in the Edinburgh pub, just off of Newington Green. He and a load of London based actors are always drinking there. Its got a boxing gym upstairs. Its a typical spit and sawdust pub, like the ones that are disappearing at a rate. The only negative, if its the same landlord. He is an arse. Cant bet to save his life, but thinks he's a pro. Phil Daniels is always in there with a few of the guys from Lock Stock. Both the Birds of a feather friends drink in there occasionally. That blow job woman from Eastenders. plus loads more. Christ, the nearest to stardom us Warrington lot get is when Ste Arnold (Ashley out of Corrie) pops in the bar for a pint or Kerry Katona falls out of it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Christ, the nearest to stardom us Warrington lot get is when Ste Arnold (Ashley out of Corrie) pops in the bar for a pint or Kerry Katona falls out of it. I used to manage a bookies next door. Phil Daniels would come in most Saturdays and we had our routine down to a fine art. Phil - What price are Chelsea today guv? Mikey - Who have they got Phil? Phil - Cheltenham Ladies College third eleven I think. Mikey - They've got no chance then. Name your price mate. One actor who did know his stuff is the guy who used to play Pete Beale in Eastenders. If he came in to any of our shops and had a bet on a Greyhound. The phones would be red hot, and we'd all be down the nearest rival bookies lumping on. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 I used to manage a bookies next door. Phil Daniels would come in most Saturdays and we had our routine down to a fine art. Phil - What price are Chelsea today guv? Mikey - Who have they got Phil? Phil - Cheltenham Ladies College third eleven I think. Mikey - They've got no chance then. Name your price mate. One actor who did know his stuff is the guy who used to play Pete Beale in Eastenders. If he came in to any of our shops and had a bet on a Greyhound. The phones would be red hot, and we'd all be down the nearest rival bookies lumping on. Nice story. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-R Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Is there any truth in the rumour that there's going to be an update to Going Out, 27 years on? It's thought that it's going to be called "Coming Out"! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 OK I've downloaded them all and converted to DVD, I'll watch it tonight, if it's still any good I'll make a free copy for anyone who wants one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete Eccles Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 OK I've downloaded them all and converted to DVD, I'll watch it tonight, if it's still any good I'll make a free copy for anyone who wants one. If you do make copies Pete I'll have one please, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Errrr.... Well if that is humour its not funny,and probberly the worst type of stereo-typing i have seen on here. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 When I hear the phrase " Soul Boy " I cringe !!! As it reminds me of the above , not knocking it , as I'm sure a lot of ss members went BUT I was painted with this brush growing up , people thought I was into Lynx ( the group , not the spray !!! ) , Junior , Imagination , etc .... When I was trying to track down a copy of this !!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well if that is humour its not funny,and probberly the worst type of stereo-typing i have seen on here. I'll quote Perry himself on the character Megg Kenneth: Good Q&A from Perry too "The character I play is called Megg, he is an adult that hangs around kids and talks absolute crap, the type of sad human being that does so because probably no other adults would take him seriously. He's a bit of a nonce case really. I should have said he looks like a bit of a paedo then. Apologies, my bad. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
barney Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'll quote Perry himself on the character Megg Kenneth: I should have said he looks like a bit of a paedo then. Apologies, my bad. all this pc is driving down adult conversation till it becomes meaningless and all one will be able to talk about is the fookin weather long may you continue baz cheers b Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) I'll quote Perry himself on the character Megg Kenneth: I should have said he looks like a bit of a paedo then. Apologies, my bad. He didnt say he got the part because of his looks did he ? he got the job cause he could act and played the part of a nonce,sorry bit of a nonce ! Imagine the job desciption,wanted actor must look like peado/nonce...........so again can someone tell me what one looks like ? Edited October 31, 2009 by ken Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Marcus1960 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I don't suppose anyone has a copy of Coast to Coast do they? cheers Marcus Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
nubes Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I loved four idle hands. Cant say I remember Going Out. Although the girl with dark hair in Rachel's lonk looks really familiar. BTW, if anyone is interested, Perry drinks in the Edinburgh pub, just off of Newington Green. He and a load of London based actors are always drinking there. Its got a boxing gym upstairs. Its a typical spit and sawdust pub, like the ones that are disappearing at a rate. The only negative, if its the same landlord. He is an arse. Cant bet to save his life, but thinks he's a pro. Phil Daniels is always in there with a few of the guys from Lock Stock. Both the Birds of a feather friends drink in there occasionally. That blow job woman from Eastenders. plus loads more. From Highbury..He ia also a big gooner fan...I remember his dad use to name drop him to every fooker!!!!!...xxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
nubes Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 When I hear the phrase " Soul Boy " I cringe !!! As it reminds me of the above , not knocking it , as I'm sure a lot of ss members went BUT I was painted with this brush growing up , people thought I was into Lynx ( the group , not the spray !!! ) , Junior , Imagination , etc .... When I was trying to track down a copy of this !!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
nubes Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sorry ..meant to add that i did a few Caisters....as well as some of the other 80s soul weekenders....and luvved every single debauched moment of it!!!!!....fantastic times...xxxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest isis Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) I don't suppose anyone has a copy of Coast to Coast do they? cheers Marcus Been after a version for years (which would have to be a home recorded video) regularly trawl the net...only thing I found was this https://www.guerilla-...st_to_coast.htm and this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDnJbJB8PyQ&feature=related Ah well...back to work. Edited November 2, 2009 by isis Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The last time Coast To Coast was mentioned I did 42 FREE copies for people off here, I would do it again but it also cost me 42 lots of postage and jiffy bags so thats the last time I offer! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Freebie Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 There's a series on Channel 4 called No Angels at the moment, although the characters could not be described as "soulies" whoever programmes the backing music for various scenes certainly leans to the soulful side of things Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'll quote Perry himself on the character Megg Kenneth: I should have said he looks like a bit of a paedo then. Apologies, my bad. Thought I recognised him, he was in This Is England. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Miss Wasperella Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 OK I've downloaded them all and converted to DVD, I'll watch it tonight, if it's still any good I'll make a free copy for anyone who wants one. Hi Pete - I used to love this programme - I wouldn't mind a copy if there is one going begging - would love to see this again Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi Pete - I used to love this programme - I wouldn't mind a copy if there is one going begging - would love to see this again Well I downloaded it all and stuck it all together but the quality is crap, it looks good on a tiny youtube screen but on a 42" telly it just looks like a load of coloured blobs! I'll try and improve the quality somehow, if not, it's not worth bothering with, honestly. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Miss Wasperella Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Well I downloaded it all and stuck it all together but the quality is crap, it looks good on a tiny youtube screen but on a 42" telly it just looks like a load of coloured blobs! I'll try and improve the quality somehow, if not, it's not worth bothering with, honestly. Well thanks for trying anyway its very good of you - If you do get one (heres hoping) I could always pick it up from a soul night in the future of if your at the Blackpool weekender perhaps which is my next jaunt. Only problem would be I haven't got a clue what you look like - although suppose could ask folk if they know who " Pete S "is - most people are in cognito on here (including me) LOL - Cheers though for your reply Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Well thanks for trying anyway its very good of you - If you do get one (heres hoping) I could always pick it up from a soul night in the future of if your at the Blackpool weekender perhaps which is my next jaunt. Only problem would be I haven't got a clue what you look like - although suppose could ask folk if they know who " Pete S "is - most people are in cognito on here (including me) LOL - Cheers though for your reply Yes well I'm 6 feet tall and have luscious brown hair and am usually dressed in an Armani suit, right folks? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Miss Wasperella Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Yes well I'm 6 feet tall and have luscious brown hair and am usually dressed in an Armani suit, right folks? Does that mean you are 4'11" bald and wear shorts and t. shirt? Well you may know me then - I'm 5'10 - long silky black hair - and wear smocks Don't forget to say hello to me The hunt is on Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Does that mean you are 4'11" bald and wear shorts and t. shirt? Well you may know me then - I'm 5'10 - long silky black hair - and wear smocks Don't forget to say hello to me The hunt is on Fraid I'm not going but if I do get this thing sorted I'll post you one anyway.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Miss Wasperella Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Fraid I'm not going but if I do get this thing sorted I'll post you one anyway.. Arhh your so sweet - thanks but don't go to any trouble honestly it all sounds complicated - cheers though for the thought Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Get a room you two. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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