SOME OF YOUR FOND BRADSHAWS MEMORIES

May 2011

from Pat Broome »
Hi Buzz, we really enjoyed your show last night, it was fantastic...as always! Brilliantly funny, you are so talented, but I always new that!! The cat was hysterical too! I have not laughed so much for ages! There should be more people like you Buzz....the world would be a much happier place, you bring so much fun and laughter, and we all need that! Thanks again for the best and funniest show I have seen for years!!
love from Pat

 

May 2011

says Gaynor »

Just wanted to drop you a note to say what a FANTASTIC night I had on Saturday at New Mills.. an absolutely amazing giggle. Remember the Bradshaws from Piccadilly Radio years ago and now listen most days on my way home on High Peak Radio.. Was a bit unsure how it would be delivered.. but you exceeded expectations by far.. Thanks BUZZ.. Have a huge pat on the back.. and I look forwards to your TV fame!!!
Gaynor Vann

 

May 2011

from Kazl »

Buzz, me and my hubby saw you last night at The Floral in New Brighton, never laughed so much! We listen to The Bradshaws on Billys show and we love it! Any chance you doing anything Liverpool/Wirral I'm sure you'd get a full house! Loved all the memories you brought to the show! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Hope to see you soon on a theatre by me!
regards
Kaz Bluett

 

May 2011

from Neil »
Recently saw you at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton, loved it so much I got tickets for Northwich the following week ! Thanks to & the team for two great shows.

regards

Neil Gates

p.s. loved the cat at the back !

 

May 2011

from Yvette »

Seen the shows at Poynton and New Mills both fantastic nights. Wish there were more. All the best with the TV show. Cant wait to see it. Keep up the good work.

Yvette

 

May 2011

from Margaret »
Pleases bring your act to St Helens Theatre Royal. Recently saw you at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton. Fantastic!
Thank you
Margaret Rawsthorn

 

May 2011

from James Howarth »

went to watch your live show in new mills last night, Gottasay it was the most enjoyable show I've been to in a good while. Great laugh with some splendid memories awakened from the days of Piccadilly Radio. brilliant night and I loved the cat - ha-ha! Good luck with the TV show.
james howarth

 

April 2011

from Ian»

Excellent night last night and a MASSIVE thank you for saying Hi to Kieran. He is still talking about it and has told all his friends (in fact anyone who'll listen). He is convinced you will be calling him to play the part of Billy in a TV show but I'm sure he'll forget about that in time. He is now saving his money to buy the CD box set even though he has got a lot of the stuff downloaded through iTunes. At £5 per week it may take him some time but I'm sure he'll get there.

Once again, thanks for a great evening,

Ian

 

April 2011

from Mark Grimshaw»

hiya buzz, you know me, haha.. had my photo took with you at guide bridge theatre, awesome performance tonight once again!!! really enjoyed it :)

please let me know when the t.t.f.n tour dvd becomes available thanks.

mark grimshaw

 

April 2011

from jenny roberts»
Hi Buzz, just to say what a fabulous show at the Guide Bridge Theatre on Thurs
night. Loved every bit of it. Especially the cat!

 

April 2011
from Paul Broadhurst»

Enjoyed the show at Guide Bridge on Saturday 2nd, could not let it go by with out coming along, hope the rhyme was fitting. All the best for the rest of the tour and your forth coming adventures with the TV. After all it was were it all started all those years ago, and if the budgie does arrive, one for Billy ;-

Budgie Rap

I'm dead feed up, for many a year,
Me dad spent money on fags and beer
Mam said me dad is better that way
When he's back from the pub he's little to say
But me mate's at school, some have a pet
Michael's got a rabbit, never seen a vet
Cause me dad says that pets cost lots of money
I think he's lying, it's not that funny
Me Mam just say's maybe next year
Just have to keep moaning down yer dad's ear
A think it has worked, he's give in you see
He came in last night with a Budgie for me

A think he won it a cards in the Pub, but am dead happy!

 

April 2011
from Katherine of Tameside»

Hi Buzz, i hope you remember me.

When you used to work with alistar in ashton and you were on tour his freind, my uncle david taylor sold merchandise for you. I dont know if you remember me, katherine. The bradshaws were like my childhood love and i really wanted to come and see you at guidebridge but your all sold out. Im really gutted. I still have all the tapes alistar gave me and still love them lol. Anyway im emailing because you did a video once and i had it im just wondering if their is a dvd version and how much it is. Hope your doing well. Hope to speak soon love katherine xxx

 

April 2011
from Carrie Johnson»

My husband got me into the Bradshaw's when we first started dating at the tender age
of 14, I am now 28 3/4! We used to go and buy the tapes from the little music shop
(where a bakery now stands) in hyde with our weekend spends. We still listen to
them for bedtime listening (don't think I have ever heard the end of a tape haha)!
Our son now age 6 now loves them and listens to them as his bedtime story tapes. He
also has to listen to them every day on the way home from school on Tameside Radio.
We booked tickets to your show at Guide Bridge Theatre on Saturday, and to be honest
we didn't really know what to expect. Myself, my husband and my son all had an
absolutely fantastic time - we have never laughed so much in ages and we definitely
belly laughed off the curry we had just had from the local Indian restaurant - where
I might add my son had a lovely chicken omelette and stated "now this is what I
call proper Indian Food!"

Thank you so much for providing such fantastic entertainment - We all had a truly
brilliant night!!

The Johnson Family

 

April 2011
from Liz Ashcroft»
Just seen the show at Guide Bridge Theatre - what can I say absolutely fantasic best
night out in a long time.

 

March 2011
from Katie Banks»

Please try come to bolton albert halls or manchester! I would so love to see the bradshaws!! I was just googlin to try an get it on DVD an this came up and I got so excited but it seems to be at places I can't get to :(

 

March 2011

Andrew H says»

After 20 years listening to The Bradshaws I saw Buzz in Poynton last week. Great
show. What was intended as lads night out with my Dad became a family affair after
Mum and sister got wind of it.

Still, was fantastic to meet Buzz after the show and a signed CD was well worth it!

All the best with the animation, can't wait!

Andrew H

 

February 2011

John Clews says»

Saw Buzz at the Plaza Stockport last November in a charity show he was
brilliant! Talking to people on the way out they were saying why doesn't he do a show at the plaza? My grandson still listens to my cd's all the time. Good luck with the tour.
John Clews

 

September 2010

Sarah-L-B from Stoke says»

Hi!
I was unable to hang around after the Stoke show, so I just wanted to say thank you
for a wonderful evening! It was truly hilarious and both my parents and I had a
wonderful time. Do come back soon!

Sarah-L-B x

 

September 2010

Marion from Stoke says»

Saw the show at Kings hall Stoke on Trent on Saturday 18th september . We thought it
was brilliant every body enjoyed it. Listened to it on our local radio signal 2 and
thought it was funny but the show was great. What a talented man Buzz is .We are
hoping you come back to Stoke . Keep up the good work its what everyone needs a
good laugh. We all had one .

 

September 2010

Amanda from Manchester asks>>

i absolutly love the bradshaws, i remember listening to my
first radio performance at 9 yrs old, the performance was the
snowball! i am 30 now and still an avid fan, i recently bought the
full cd set and am wondering why some of the earlier performances have
been changed slightly (they dont rhyme) and also will any more volume
be available soon.

 

September 2010

Dave from Prestwich asks>>

Hi Buzz,

Firstly I would like to thank you. As in the early 90's, i was in hospital having a small operation and you sent me a letter, hat and a tape. That made my day then, i just found it recently. Again big thanks for that. I came to see the Bradshaw’s live in the late 90's and it was fantastic, i just wanted to know if the new tour will be like the old one where its the Bradshaw’s first, then you come out and do a live bit? I still remember the show and live band near the end, it was brill. Are all the new live shows the same or are they different? As I will be defo coming to one.
Also i have lots of the old tapes, i have been trying to get hold of vol. 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 do any shops still sell these?
Again thank you, also if you have any goodies or old memorabilia you could send to me, posters, key ring, another letter, comic any stuff really which i could add to my collection this would be great.

 

August 2010

Callum writes»

hi this is callum again. glad to hear about your dvd. when is your next concert? We can't wait. went to the last one it was brill.I went with my mum in my wheelchair. Lots of love Callum.

 

July 2010

Andy Wyatt writes»

Grew up with Bradshaws an love it still now. Timeless. X

 

July 2010

Eric Bishop composed this»

"The Ballad of Alf Bradshaw"

Alf Bradshaw is an 'ero
comes from a northern town,
'is wife 'er name is Aud-ery
and often gets him down
their son is little Billy
and 'e always makes us laugh
when Alf falls over toys and such.....
left out upon the path...

(Chorus)
Yippee eye ay, Yippee eye-oh-oh
Bradshaws on the Ray-dee-o

They have an outside lavvy
it stands there in the yard,
Alf goes to read 'is paper there
even tho the seats so 'ard,
but when the winter comes around
the wind blows cold and strong,
'e'll nip out pretty sharpish.....
and 'e won't sit out there long!

(Chorus)

Now Alfred is a Martyr
to all lifes cares and toils,
'e loves 'is wife so dearly
'e'd even lance 'er boils,
but even love has limits
and there's risks that 'e won't take
so Audreys on 'er own if she.....
sits down upon a snake!!

(Chorus)

Now Billy went to 'orspital
to 'ave his tonsils out,
'is parents went to see 'im
but 'e were still knocked out,
and Alf the loving parent said
we won't disturb 'is dream,
'e won't feel much like eatin'.....
so I'll 'ave 'is ice cream.

(chorus)

Now Audrey 'as a probalem
it's really quite absurd,
she tries to say a sentence
but picks on the wrong word,
and alf 'e was in trouble
and 'e should be castigated,
but 'e got really worried when...
told 'e'd be castrated!!!

(Chorus)

(Chorus)

by Eric Bishop

May 2010

Jak writes»

Hi, I just love the Bradshaws, I listened to a song on this website called THE STRANGER DANGER SONG, where can I find the music video of THE STRANGER DANGER SONG?

Jak Taberner

 

Hallo Jak. We're rooting about trying to find the masters for Billy Bradshaw's Stranger Danger Video that Buzz made a few years ago. It may be in that cardboard box under Uncle Wally One-Ball's bed. When we unearth it we'll covert it to DVD and let you know. Meanwhile, the last few copies of Billy's "Easy Peasy Song" DVDs are still available in our fab CORNER SHOP ~ Bradshaws Team

May 2010

Mark says »

Hello Buzz and of course Billy.
Thanks for a great night at Nelson's new ACE centre a lovely little theatre, well worth a visit.
Just to say i've never laughed as much in a long long time and so did everyone around me including my grandaughter Grace who is 7 nearly 8!! Where can we see you and the Bradshaws again in 2010 before billy's 8 nearly 9?
Thanks once again for a great evening.
The Browns of Barnoldswick

 

Thanks Mark and family. I'm just working on an autumn tour and hopefully will find a venue in your neck of the woods. Meanwhile, I trust young Grace (lovely name, by the way) hasn't been asking too many questions since the show? ~ BH

May 2010

James writes »
This may be a random question, but for the last couple of days I've had a song in my head

about a bingo caller called Norman (won't go into detail about the song :-) ) and was wondering where it came from. I went to see Buzz many years ago in Droylsden, Tameside and think it may have come from then. Could you shed any light on this for me? If not, I apologise for wasting your time. Thanks.
James Booth (A huge Bradshaws fan)

 

No apology necessary James. I think the song driving you mad could be 'Norman's Balls'. I haven't sung it for ages but it's already on the list of tracks going on my new CD 'Catchy Choruses & Daft Bits'. So thanks for giving me the opportunity of mentioning it! ~ BH

May 2010

from Marjie»

Hi Could you please tell me when you will be appearing in the Merseyside area again? I can't wait to see you again. Thanks.

Marjie Rooney

 

Thanks for asking Marjie. In Merseyside there are two shows booked in September with BBC Merseyside's Billy Butler and Wally: the Gladstone Theatre - Port Sunlight, and the Brindley Centre - St Helens. And then Buzz's One-Man Show is at the Theatre Royal, St Helens on 29th October. We'll put the details on the GIG section soon. ~ Bradshaws Team

April 2010

Joan says»

Hi Buzz. We love the Bradshaws. I had to buy the full CD collection because my grandchildren are now avid listeners. We play them every time we pick them up. (ages 8 and 11). We are going to bring them to the show at the Ace Centre. We have never seen Bradshaws 'live' so we are looking forward to it. Have you thought about the Bradshaws going on a day trip to Darwen? (Not to be confused with Darwin, Australia) and visiting The Jubilee Tower. He could collect wimberry, and Ma could make a pie.

Regards
Joan McIvor from Ossie (not Australia but Oswaltwistle)

<May 2010.. We (me 'n grandson Nathan) thoroughly enjoyed the show at the Ace Centre, Nelson. May we wish you every success with the TV shows!>

 

Thank you Joan. It was good to meet you. It's fun being daft, isn't it? ~ BH

March 2010

John writes»

Dear Mr Hawkins,

i recently came into possesion of about 200 episodes of the Bradshaws (they were my brother-in-laws who sadly passed away ). I do a show for Radio Warrington, a local community radio station and I wonder, with your kind permission, could I play them on my show? Obviously we are not rolling in money as we are self-financed and run by volunteers. I would obviously give credit to your good self for letting us use them, but if its not possible there would be no hard feelings on our part.

yours hopefully

John Bailey (The Bradshaws rule !!!)

 

Dear John, of course you can play the stories (even if you are not rolling in money). I'm  happy to know that you will give me the occasional credit (which is more than many of the others do - end of brief whinge). And point your lovely listeners to the website please. Happy broadcasting! ~ BH

March 2010

Julia asks »

Hello. I am a committee member of the Ulnes Walton WI. Next year it will be our group's turn to host the annual group meeting where approximately 100 W.I. Ladies will be present, and we would love to book you to entertain us for the evening...

Regards, Julia Astley

 

I would love to join you ladies. Stay in touch! ~ BH

February 2010

from The Millses »

Dear Buzz and the Bradshaws.
After being fans for more than a decade including our son Thomas from the age of 6 (he is now 15) and listening to and buying millions of cassettes We are tremendously dissapointed to find out that during the process of trying to buy tickets for your upcoming gig at the Cresta Court Hotel Altrincham we were informed the gig was not for under 18's. Our son is distraught at the prosoect of yet again missing out at seeing and being in the midst of one of his idols.And we as parents are also dissilusioned that you are blocking out some of your admiring public.
Regards. Geoff Mills (Unhappy Millsies)

 

I'm sorry Geoff and the Millsies. Sometimes venues do have a non-minors policy - probably something to do with selling dirty beer. Mind you, most theatres sell dirty beer too, and they usually welcome under-eighteens, so I don't get it either. Don't give up though. Just check the GIG section regularly and I'll ask the team to mark up whether or not venues have any restrictive rules. Meanwhile, please say hello to Thomas from me ~ BH

February 2010

from Marie »

Hello. I am wondering when the next performance is in the Manchester/Warrington area. Please could you inform me of dates and venues?
Marie Kelly

 

Thanks for asking Marie. Just have a look on the GIGS section for future events. Bradshaws Team

February 2010

Matthew wants to know»

who are the real voices behind the characters the Bradshaws on the Billy Butler show on BBC Radio Merseyside? Thanks.

Matthew

 

After twenty=eight years on the radio Buzz Hawkins is still a mystery to all of us! ~ Bradshaws Team

February 2010

Stephen asks»

Hello. I'm hoping you can help me. I'd like to get the original recordings of the Bradshaws series. I used to have the first 7 on tape and would now like to get them on cd/download.
However, after downloading a couple of episodes from itunes to my ipod i noticed they are different. I'd really like the original recordings (for nostalgic purposes!)and am hoping you can help! Thanks

Stephen Lewis

 

Hallo Stephen. The Bradshaws Corner Shop have got just a few of the original six-pack cassette sets (vols 1 to 6). Treat yourself while you can, cos Argos sell a lttle cassette-to-MP3 converter so it would be a doddle to put them on to your iPod. ~ Bradshaws Team

February 2010

Anna writes»

I just want to say I had a fantastic night in Blackburn when we saw Billy. I had my picture taken with Buzz Hawkins after the show, I will treasure this photo always. Is it not possible for someone to make small Billy Bradshaws I'm sure they would sell like hot cakes. What do you think ? Best Wishes

Anna Jackson

 

A good idea Anna. Anybody out there good at making small Billy Bradshaws? ~ Bradshaws Team

January 2010

Seany says»

Top gig at Blackburn - well on form! Still got the giggles - even the misssus said "what you chucklin' about?" ... shame she has Hoovers Syndome - never stops whining! (text edited for reasons of taste). See you soon Buzz!

Little Sean and Keff

January 2010

Stuart asks»

Hi, Can you tell me how we go about including some clips from The Bradshaws on Coast FM here in Tenerife? We are the only legit English radio station in the south and I think they would work well on our breakfast show.

Regards

Stuart James

 

Thanks Stuart. You will find three hundred Bradshaws radio stories available on all of the major Download Sites and can pick and choose which to broadcast as you go along. We're sure Buzz would be happy to voice a few personalised jingles for you to help the promotion. Just get in touch via CONTACT US page. ~ Bradshaws Team

January 2010

Jonathan says »

My names Jonathan. I'm a big fan of The Bradshaws. I've been a fan ever since I was little. I went to see two of your shows at the Lowry in Manchester and at the town hall in my hometown of Bolton some years ago and I enjoyed both of them as well as throwing paper planes at the target on the stage. I'm planning on collecting all the CDs of The bradshaws but I would also love to collect the original cassette tapes too. Sadly I can't find the cassettes anywhere, not even online. I have about 7 of the CDS which I do enjoy alot but it would be really nice to listen to the tapes again as they were a part of my childhood. Thanks for bringing The Bradshaws into the world. I will always enjoy listening to their stories for many years to come.

Your big fan

Jonathan Spindler

 

Thanks for asking, Jonathan. I believe The Bradshaws Corner Shop has managed to find a few of the original cassette six packs (volumes 1 to 6), so pop in there to see if there are any left. Yes, the CD Collection and the original cassette tapes are different, even though they share the same titles and plots. I re-wrote, re-voiced and re-mastered the two- hundred-and-forty Bradshaws stories from the original twenty cassettes and added another sixty to complete the CD Collection. ~ BH

January 2010

Andrew says »
Hi Buzz, Billy, Alf and Audrey.

Me (Andrew) and Patricia Livesey are coming to see you on Saturday at the Thwaites Empire in Ewood Blackburn, we came to see you last time and Billy 'talked' to my son Howard on stage if you remember, Howard will be with us again as he loves Billy and all the Bradshaw family, Howard is thirteen and has a disability, he has Aspergers Syndrome a form of Autism and was thrilled last time when Billy talked him and had a conversation with him. Please could Billy say Hello to Howard on Saturday ? it would make Howards trip a dream come true. We all look forward to seeing you on Saturday,

Andrew, Patricia and Howard Livesey from Feniscowles, Blackburn.

 

And we all look forward to seeing you too! ~ Bradshaws team.

November 09

Janet asks »

When are you next doing a live show in Cheshire or Manchester? We saw you at the Altrincham Garrick and at the Northwich Memorial Hall - you were fantastic and we would love to come and see you again. Regards, Janet

 

Thanks Janet. As it happens, because of all the exciting onwards and upwards stuff I'm committed to this year, I'm only playing out a few times in the near future. Check the new GIG LIST page and you'll see the Cheshire venues listed - Poynton, Stockort Town Hall, and Plaza Theatre. Twud be good to see you there! ~ BH

November 09

Alicia Carpenter says »

We were driving through the Yorkshire Dales one morning last week and caught little a Billy Bradshaw's Brainbuster competition on one of the local radio stations. Unfortunately we lost the signal and never heard the answer! What stations does Billy go on in the Dales?

 

It was probably Fresh Radio. They play Billy's Brainbuster competition every morning on their brekky show. They also run the stories everyday. tune in again when you're over there. ~ Bradshaws Team

October 09

Ken Breen from Liverpool says »

You refer to 'prem' as a foodstuff. What is 'prem'?

 

Prem was (is?) a lot like spam. I think 'prem' was short for PREssed haM and the brand was Primula

~ BH

September 09

Gill Beavon says »

Hi from the Brindley! Just to say how lovely it was to meet you at the Brindley... I'm so pleased you enjoyed the evening. hope to see you again soon. - Gill

 

Thanks Gill. It's a great venue and I'd love to do a concert there myself. We shall be in touch! ~ BH

Elliot Gill said »
hiya Buzz I went to your show yesterday at the Hippodrome. It was bazzing! U signed me CD and u were well funny. I liked Billys jokes - Oh yeah and Hamerica. From your number one fan Elliot.
PS. Why did we have to make planes?

Because Billy said so. Did you enjoy the planes? Well, that's why you did it! ~ BH

Sunderland Sue said »
This must be my lucky day. Just found this site by accident. I used to listen to the Bradshaws on Century FM up here but thought that it had finished altogether. Every day we still use the expression - Hi har hew hokay - when texting - together with other daft sayings from the show. Will now get the CDs but would like to ask if there's any chance of getting back on radio up here in the N.E. or better still a live show.

George from Farnworth said »
The Bradshaws are really great keep it up!

Bill Thornhill, Aberdare, South Wales said »
I have loved the Bradshaws since I first heard them on the Phil Wood Show. So glad I found this site, and that they are available on CD. I would love to see the show. Is there any chance you will be in this neck of the woods in the future? Fanks for all the laffs.

John Dry, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent said »
I listen to the Bradshaws every weekday morning on the Johnny Owen show, on Signal 2 [local radio MW.257]. The daily dose is unmissable for all his listeners. As we humble potteries people think it is absolutely hilarious. So much so that 07:35 (the time it is broadcast), you could not drag me away from the radio. To date the funniest one I have heard is little Billy wanting a budgie. It also reminds me so much of my own childhood days when the simple things in life meant so much. So carry on the good work and carry on making episodes of this BRILLIANT family.

Terry Mumford, Eccles, Lancashire said »
I just returned home after the show at the Buille Banqueting Hall, in Salford. What a show, absolutely bloody brilliant, anyone out there who has not seen Buzz and his extended family the Bradshaws are in for a super treat. All I have left to say is I laughed and laughed till the tears ran down my legs!

Seb Farrell, Warrington, Cheshire said »
Talk about Star Struck! I have met some pretty big 'stars' in my time and have always acted very cool, rarely asked for autographs just treat 'them' as normal people, but when Buzz Hawkins came to Parr Hall to put on his fantastic live show, I was completely breathless. I mean this is the man who talked to me through my small tape recorder under my duvet when my parents were arguing and fighting downstairs, the only person who actually made me grin when they got divorced, it was a weird feeling, and still is, closing your eyes and suddenly being transported to a big comfy chair in the Bradshaws home and listening to what goes on.. I'm sure I'm not the only one who you have helped to smile when they need to so much.

Annie & Stella, Ellesmere Port, said »
We love the Bradshaws and Buzz you're the best. I saw your show at the Lowry and it was brilliant. Hopefully we can see you again soon. We think Billy should have a BUDGIE!!

Dickie Ticker (oh yeh? - Ed.), Fort William, Scotland said..
The Bradshaws are being introduced to the good people of Lochaber, Scotland, via Nevis Radio every weekday lunchtime, and on Saturday mornings as well. Wonderful stuff.

Philip Kershaw, Ottawa, CANADA, said »
Hi Buzz, I love the series. I've seen your shows many times and still think you should come to the Americas. CANADA will love you. There so many radio programmes here that love the English way of life. You cant go wrong. drop me a line and I will put you in touch. Bye the way, it's great to see City doing well again!

Tony Shew, Malaga, SPAIN (originally from Leeds) said »
Enjoy the stories very much. Barry Mitchell used to play the tapes on Ondacero International Radio from Marbella. Keep up the good work!

John Dutchman-Smith, Chorley said »
Great show at the Lowry last night. Haven't laughed so much in ages!

And Sandra Young, Manchester said »
I went to Lowry 6/9/03 - what a superb, grand, hilarious show, I'm still giggling now - and thought Billy's idea of the planes were just brilliant - I recommend it to anyone!

Roy Hughes, Wales said »
Brill! Listen to you every week on GMR WOW but would love to see a live show. We have 2 great theatres - one in Rhyl & one in Llandudno. Come on!

Teresa Dodd, Ellesmere Port, said »
I love to listen to you on Radio Merseyside everyday on the Billy Butler Show and on a Friday night on the Nick Robins Radio Show.

Tina, Manchester/London, said »
I'm dead dead happy! I found the Bradshaws after years of forgetting to look for the tapes whenever i went back home to Manchester. I love the internet. I just listened to them within seconds of searching!!! I used to listen to the show on the radio in my teens. The Bradshaws remind me of my childhood and they make me feel all warm and fuzzy, 'sigh'. Gonna get the CDs now. I think you're a genius" 187

Lizzie Hughes, Teddington, Middlesex, said »
I love The Bradshaws. As a northern exile living down sarf, I like nothing better than putting Bent Cigs and Corn Dog on the video, to remind me of home. And I love Michael Morris, he should have his own spin-off show. Alf's antics crack me up too!

John Dickson, Runcorn, Cheshire, said »
Congratulations, just recently heard you on local radio, this is the best thing since 'The Likely Lads' it deserves an animated series by Nick Parkes. best wishes.

Neil Heaton, Burnley, said »
Hi, went to see your show last night at the Burnley Mechanics and found it absolutely brilliant...it wasn't just funny, it brings things back to life, everything is true of what happened years ago, and like you said, there are plenty of Bradshaws about nowadays...
Thanx for a very entertaining night and I for one will pass my comments to other people to go and watch your show when its on in the area.

Chris Steibelt,, "Dubai, United Arab Emirates, said »
Mike Greaves is one of the better DJ's out here who introduced me to The Bradshaws on his Thursday morning show. I was driving out to Jebel Ali on one of the most dangerous roads in the world and had difficulty concentrating on my driving - I was in stitches. Has to be one of the highlights of the week's radio!

Mike Neary, Radcliffe, Manchester, said »
"Hiya.. Can Billy play out?.. Well can I come round then?.. Oh well see you next time!.

Pat Shepherd, Buckley, North Wales, said »
I have just returned home from the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe . I watched Billy & family with uncle Buzz . It was fantastic. I went with my sisters Ann & Doreen and my Hanty Hedna we have not laughed so much for ages. Fantastic show. Will certainly go to see again to hear the things missed with all the laughing!

David Royal, Newcastle, said »
The Bradshaws is absolutely brilliant. I'm only 15 but I love findin' out about the holden days. Well done Buzz and thanks for hours of entertainment.
P.S. When are you next coming to Newcastle?

Stephanie Driscoll, Haslingden, England, said »
I adore the Bradshaws! They make me laugh every time I hear them. I have nearly all the tapes, and I listen out for them on the radio. I am only 15, yet I know it off by heart!
Please keep The Bradshaws comin'
Love Steph
P.S. I'm comin' to see you on tour! It should be great!

Arnold Thudpucker (exiled Scouser), Southport, lied »
At 107 years of age and after a competitive game of squash The Bradshaws are what I need to unwind before taking the youngest (twins) to playschool.

Andy H, Manchester, said »
Superb. First heard on Phil Wood Show as a kid, it always takes me back to my own carefree childhood days in an Old Trafford Terrace. Thank you Buzz. Pure genius. Bout time you made it big mate.

Paul Iliffe,Leicester, UK, said »
I am a truck driver and frequently catch the Bradshaws on BBC Lancs with Nick Robbins, I am in stitches on my travels up and down the M6 listening to the broadcasts. keep it up Buzz, you are brilliant.
Paul.

Julie & David Skeath, NW America, said »
We became acquainted with the Bradshaws, we're ashamed to say, AFTER we left England in 1994. Our friend had a Bradshaw tape, which we copied, shared and enjoyed with all members of our family here! A niece, who lives in Bolton, managed to obtain tapes 10, 11 and 12 and mailed them out to us. We've had those copied onto CD's, since that original Bradshaw tape is worn out now! Being Ex-pats, living in NW America, we've really enjoyed Alf, Audrey and Billy, especially on road trips, where we can quote them all word for word! It's such a laugh! We've also introduced a few of our American friends to them. We see that we shall miss a show at Parr Hall, Warrington, which was our last home town in England. We both came from St.Helens!

David, Kent, UK, said »
I First listened to The Bradshaws on County Sound Radio about 10-12 years ago and was addicted immediately. Then I heard nothing for years, when I heard them on Lorraine Kelly's Talk Radio show...I couldn't believe it. Then again they stopped, but thanks to the internet, I have got a whole new way of listening to them and finding out loads about them. Hope it continues forever!

Karen Barry, Warrington, UK, said »
Been following The Bradshaws for 20 years since Piccadilly Radio. Saw Buzz at The Masonic Hall Warrington last week. Absolutely BRILLIANT! Was worried just in case the pictures weren't as good as the one's on the Wireless but couldn't have been better!
Trying to book to book to see him at The Lowry.
Thanks for 20 years of smiling BUZZ!
Karen

Richard Yarwood, Oldham, UK, said »
First heard the Bradshaws on wireless at work. Tools were downed on daily basis for duration of show. Don't believe the rumour that the three main characters do not really exist! Who is this bloke claiming to be voice of them all? Have over the years been building collection of tapes when finances allow - and will shortly be raiding Oxo tin on top of kitchenette for another. I usually listen to them whilst her indoors black leads the grate or is busy at the tub with her posser. Pleased to anounce new arrival 12 weeks ago. Young chap (William) weighing in at a shade under 12 lbs!

John Wilding, Hull, UK, said »
I first heard the show when it was broadcast on Talk Radio, back in around 1998. I think that I was doing my G.C.S.E.s at the time. I used to have to get up at about 5:30 in the mornings, and that was when the piece was presented. I would get nervous about school work, but the show helped to calm me down. It's great work. Thank you, Mr. Hawkins.

Teresa Nicholson, Hong Kong, said »
Heard the Bradshaws on local radio here and think its brilliant!"

John Rowswell, Australia, said »
Keep the good shows going on WOW. I get them taped for me in the UK now.

Dave Marland, Wellington, New Zealand, said »
I just listened to 'In Their Own Dolly Tub'. It were dead great!

Ken Hanson, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, said »
Dear Buzz, I have lived in Canada since 1969. My family are still in the Manchester area. My sister introduced me to the Bradshaws. Now I have several of your tapes, and SPREAD your stories where they will be appreciated. Your stories were like a window to another time and another world. You seem to be able to push the right Memory buttons. When ever I am in Manchester I seek out your latest work. Thank you for the journey back in to my past. Keep up the good work!

Steve Plowes from Lytham St Annes, UK said »
First heard "The Bradshaws" when a young lad I taught brought in a couple of tapes; the class and I listened to it for days, but I could find no excuse for it within the curriculum. Daughter loves it, and I rediscovered it when they played it on "The Bay" at my post-retirement work in Fleetwood. It's THE moment of the week for all of us Old Codgers on the line, and you can hear them laughing all over the workshop when it's on. The pictures do nothing for me, though; I have a clear picture of the entire family in my mind, just like my family when my Dad turned off all the lights when he found the elctricity bill. It's classic radio comedy, in the same vein as "The Goon Show", "Hancock's Half Hour" and "The Al Read Show" - it's so good you can see it all happening. My favourite moment is when Billy comes in stinking; Alf has told him to stand in horse manure to make him grow, and he has filled his wellies with it!

Phillip Lomas, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, UK said »
I listen to the Brads on Bay Radio every Friday at 1.15pm brilliant! Helps get the weekend here quicker.

Ian Bullock, Mossley, UK said »
Enjoyed the show last night at Tameside Hippodrome. Made me remember lots of things including walking to school in my clogs and making sparks, or in the snow when you got real high pads of snow under your clogs. Bought the CD's and they are great but couldn't wait for you to come and sign, but great fun. Thanks.

Ian McEwen, Bolton, UK said »
Saw the show at the Lowry a few weeks back, never seen so many have so much fun whizzing paper planes about the theatre! The show was so good! Keep up the great work.

Mike Pelech, Hyde, UK said »
I just bought your vol 2 Bradshaws CD off Ashton Market and it dunt arf take me back when my gran borrowed me some tapes years ago. Am gonna start to collect more on CD now.

Jim Schofield, Bacup, UK, said »
Just popped in to the site to 'ave a gander - looks good! See you all next year at Bacup.
Regards Jim, Stage Manager, Royal Court Theatre.

Scotty from Chorley, UK said »

Hi Buzz,

Just a wee note to say how much we enjoyed the show last night at the Horwich RMI Club.

Polly and I have to do our show today on Chorley FM (where The Bradshaws is one of our main features)and our sides are still hurting, so goodness knows how we're going to manage.

All the best

Scotty & Polly x
102.8 Chorley FM
www.chorley.fm

Terry from Horwich, UK writes »

Just a note to say.. a brilliant show at Horwich RMI last night, my wife, son and myself enjoyed it very much. I do believe the 'full house' enjoyed the show. Excellent. The lack of writing implements stopped me putting details on my paper plane.

Well done,

Terry

Gerry Parr of Horwich, UK said »

Hello Buzz. When we saw you at the RMI club in Horwich I forgot to ask you what it was like to go to the Moon.
Reply and Oblige,
Gerry

Stacey of Music Radio said »

Hi there, well it is nearly that time of year again... I'm talking about Christmas! We here at 247 Music Radio would like you to do a Christmas message for us and you will be able to hear the messages from the 1st of December. On behalf of the staff at 247 Music Radio, I would like to personally thank you all for your support and hard work that you all do with sending your shows to us. Hope you all have a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas!

Roger of London & Salford, UK said »
Ow Do Buzz, Hilarious Stuff Ows Knee! Might have been mi quack! Mine missed Id got Parkinsons! Currently doing my impression of Alf in his usual pose. A bad tempered old Salfordian. Worst Still I am stuck in London but if all is well I can move back to Mancunia soon.

Gill Storey writes »

Hi Billy. Oh yes, please tell your uncle buzz to get some mugs. I would buy some. I hope your uncle buzz soon tells you what he as up his sleeves, well apart from his arms ha ha. I hope Father Christmas brings you a budgie, just hope your Dad lets you have one. You didn't have the gold fish long or the kitten. I hope the budgie lasts longer. Make sure you feed it proper bird food and not cornflakes and milk. I am already registered with the corner shop. I will go now, take care and try to be good or father Christmas won't visit you. love from Jill Storey xxxx

Paul Johnson of Swansea, UK asks »
hi i am a blind radio presenter working n a comunity radio stayshon in swansea and would love to featchure the bradshaws as a seers once a week on my program havent got anything at the moment but if ok shall do then

Steve of Burnley, UK said »
I have been listening to the Bradshaws on 2BR, it has now finished. Is there another radio station playing the great trio?
.

Hi Steve,

I think your nearest station may now be Fresh Radio. We're researching at the moment and hope to run a feature about radio stations outputting the stories very soon. It's a shame that 2BR have stopped playing the Bradshaws but, no worries, they'll all want to know when the TV series hits the air.

Andy of Lancaster, UK said »
Do you know if the show Buzz did in Lancaster is available on DVD? They were recording outside but can't find it anywhere.

You're right, the show at Lancaster was filmed, along with several other nights on the tour, and is now awaiting editing for a DVD release early in the new year. ~ Bradshaws Team

Steven Southworth asks »

How can I get hold of the original VHS to watch at home because I can't find them anywhere. I've only got Bent Cigs and Corn Dog and I would like more of them.

 

Thanks for your email Stephen,

I'm afraid you'll have to wait for the Live DVD scheduled for early in the new year. Or, much further down the line, the new TV animation that we're working on now. Exciting intit? ~ Bradshaws Team

Mike Dawson asks »
With your permission we have been playing the Bradshaws on our little radio show for years and have tried once or twice to get Buzz into the studio. Maybe now that the box set is out would be a great time to have a chat with him at his convenience of course. We also have a really popular podcast and itunes channel which gets loads of downloads www.gsfcuk.com www.blog.gsfcuk.com

hope to hear from you soon.

 

Hallo Mike,

I'd enjoy an interview on your fab station! Get in touch and tell me more. ~ Buzz

John & Matthew Lightfoot from Barrow-in-Furness, UK said »

Went to the standup show after first seeing you 2 years ago. Laughed our heads off Brilliant stuff!!! Hopefully 1 day Billy'll get his budgie.

 

Aye 'n pigs might fly! ~Alf

 

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Stephen of Radcliffe, UK said »

The Bradshaws! It is fantastic driving home after a twelve hour shift listening to The Bradshaws. Other people driving in the opposite direction must think I'm off my head when they see me laughing my tree off, obviously they don't listen to them there loss my gain it really cheers my day up. Just fantastic. Don`t ever lose them.

Dave Jones & Sue Arnold of Wirral, UK said »

Caught the show at New Brighton on the 22nd August FINK YOUR GREAT we met you afterwards in the bar you signed our CD's for us. You are one talented person brought back lots of memoryies.
p.s. were can we get a zedgie and how about a fan club best wishes, Sue & Dave

Stephen & Kay of Birkenhead, Wirral, UK said »

Dear Buzz and the gang. We saw you all last night @ the Floral in New Brighton and haven't had such a laugh in ages. You really are a class act. Keep up the good work.
Love to Audrey, Alf, Billy & Michael Morris

Carol Chilton, Ilkeston, UK said »

Ay up Buzz having only just discovered your fab website I can now say how much I love The Bradshaw family. I think every family had av Alf, Audrey and litlle Billy. Sorry to say as yet I only have the video but have now sent for the limited edition CD and hope to collect the rest. Iwould love to see one of your shows. Will you be coming to the Midlands? I think folk would love ya down here. Ta ra for now Buzz, can,t wait to hear the CDs. Regards Carol

Will, Denny, Scotland said »

The Bradshaws, GREAT. Reminds me of my young days when we were poor. To get warm in the winter we would huddle round a candle for a heat. And when it was really freezing, mam would light it. Ahh those days...walking 5 miles to school in the deep snow with no shoes on and it was uphill both ways.

Andy Lyth, Leigh, UK said »

Saw Buzz on Phoenix Nights, and was glad to see he's still entertaining! Just been listening to the episodes on the website, and remembered how much me and my sister used to love the Bradshaws when we were kids. Memoriiiieees!!!.. Have put a link to your site from my band's website at www.frencheryk.co.uk. Thanks for being great! Andy

Terry Christian, Manchester, UK said »

The Bradshaws should have been on Radio One!

Stage & Television Today said »

The Bradshaws are set to rule the world!

 

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