Matriarchy versus Patriarchy (24). In February 1918 Haig visited Colonel Nicholson’s division and was invited to a concert given by The Balmorals troupe of players.
Yes, I knew it rang a bell. Thanks! The soldiers' humour is so Pythonesque going back to the Music Halls. It's why I like them so much, they remind me of Python, Clees and Not the Nine O'Clock News
“Cease this unseemly levity.” Sounds awfully similar to the Python line delivered by Graham Chapman as The Colonel “Stop that, it’s Silly.”
Yes, I knew it rang a bell. Thanks! The soldiers' humour is so Pythonesque going back to the Music Halls. It's why I like them so much, they remind me of Python, Clees and Not the Nine O'Clock News
Cheers Pat, another fascinating read. And ye gods, what a joy it is to picture Haig's face watching that sketch...