|
|
Colin Bower: After Dinner Speaker
The Talks
are all light-hearted, amusing and interesting, but contain NO CRUDITY and
are not suitable for some events.
TALKS
1. 'CURTAIN UP'
An entertaining look at the world of showbusiness that includes a look at
some of the
LUCKY BREAKS that have led to stardom, the production of commercials, the
SPARE PARTS Agency for hands and legs, plus a great deal more.
2. 'THE HUMOUR THAT SURROUNDS US'
An amusing look at unintentional humour that surrounds us every day.
For example:
A sign outside a Barber's shop: 'Haircut while you wait'
While on holiday in Bournemouth my wife and I saw the following sign in a
large department store:
'During the period of renovation the basement will be found on the first
floor'.
3. 'TRUE PSYCHIC EXPERIENCES'
As a young man I experienced some events that are best described as
illogical, inexplicable and certainly unbelievable. Over the years, I have
been told many fascinating stories, frequently by people who tell me that
they have never before told anyone for fear of being ridiculed or considered
quite mad!
4. 'MY FARCICAL LIFE AS A PASSENGER LIAISON OFFICER ON THE NEVASSA'
While passing through a quiet spell in my theatrical career, it was
necessary to take a job in order to earn money.
The shipping line,
British-India, offered me the job of Passenger Liaison Officer, where I
stayed for twice as long as any of my
predecessors, namely seven months. If it had not been for the passengers the
job would have been marvellous! It was not unusual to be asked: 'What
time is the
ten o'clock film this evening?'
'Is the MIDNIGHT
BUFFET at MIDNIGHT?'
On one occasion a Lady telephoned the Purser to say she could not get out of
her cabin. When the Purser asked for further details she said: 'Purser, when
I open one door I am in my bedroom, the other door is my bathroom. There is
a third door but it has a sign hanging on the handle that reads; DO NOT
DISTURB'.
5. 'THAT'S TRUE LIFE'
A selection of amusing true life experiences. Here are two examples:
'While sitting in a Midland Mainline train in St.Pancras I heard the
following announcement: 'We regret the late departure of this service to
Nottingham. Some of you will have noticed that we have a green signal to go.
Unfortunately, we do not have a driver!'.
The following announcement was made on a Virgin train travelling from
Scotland to London.
'Here is an announcement for passengers travelling in coach 'H'. Here is an
announcement for passengers travelling in coach 'H', your loudspeaker system
is
not working!'
6. 'FAMOUS PSYCHICS'
A look at some people who had quite amazing gifts
such as Leslie Flint, who produced voices that could
be recognised while he was tied and gagged in a chair
and Edgar Cayce who went into a trance and was able to
diagnose illnesses in people hundreds of miles away.
A Brief look at the Career of Colin Bower
In 1958, Colin returned to Britain and joined
Television Wales and the West in Cardiff as an
Announcer/Newsreader/Interviewer. As the wits used to say: TWW. Too Weary To
Work. In 1959, he moved to Anglia Television in Norwich, where he stayed for
five years working as an Announcer/Newsreader/Interviewer and Quiz Master.
After a brief visit to Australia in 1964, where he worked for the Overseas
Service of the A.B.C., he returned home and joined Tyne Tees Television iin
Newcastle-On-Tyne, as an Announcer and Newsreader before going freelance in
1967 as an actor, broadcaster and voice-over. Colin's television credits
include parts in 'The Onedin Line', 'Warship', 'Coronation Street', 'Emmerdale
Farm', 'Brookside', 'Peak Practice', 'Boon', 'Byker Grove', and 'Signs and
Wonders'. Colin's theatre credits include: 'The Flanagan and Allen Story',
'Dial M For Murder', 'Educating Rita' and 'Boy Meets Girl'. Colin's film
credits include: 'Derek' with Ricky Tomlinson, 'The Time Of Her Life' and
'Same Time Tomorrow'. For over six years Colin presented 'The Golden Years'
on B.B.C. Radio Nottingham, a request programme, broadcast every Sunday
afternoon featuring the music of the 20's, 30's and 40's. Colin is listed in
the Nottinghamshire Directory Of Speakers and talks about 'Showbusiness',
'The Humour That Surrounds Us', 'My Farcical Life At Sea As A Passenger
Liaison Officer', 'That's True Life', 'True Psychic Experiences' and 'Famous
Psychics'. Colin has been a Guest Speaker on the 'Caronia', 'Seawing',
Radisson Seven Seas 'Voyager', Fred Olsen's 'Black Prince', m.v 'Funchal',
'Van Gogh' and the 'QE2'. His interests include model railways, the older
films, steam railways, psychic phenomena, cooking and really good mystery
stories. COLIN BOWER AFTER DINNER TALKS (Or Morning Coffee, Lunch and
Afternoon Tea) My TALKS are all entertaining and interesting, but contain NO
CRUDITY and are not suitable for some engagements. 1. 'CURTAIN UP' An
entertaining look at the world of showbusiness that includes a look at some
of the LUCKY BREAKS that have led to stardom, the production of commercials,
the SPARE PARTS Agency for hands and legs, plus a great deal more. 2. 'THE
HUMOUR THAT SURROUNDS US' An amusing look at unintentional humour that
surrounds us every day. For example: A sign outside a Barber's shop:
'Haircut while you wait' While on holiday in Bournemouth my wife and I saw
the following sign in a large department store: 'During the period of
renovation the basement will be found on the first floor'. 3. 'TRUE PSYCHIC
EXPERIENCES' As a young man I experienced some events that are best
described as illogical, inexplicable and certainly unbelievable. Over the
years, I have been told many fascinating stories, frequently by people who
tell me that they have never before told anyone for fear of being ridiculed
or considered quite mad! 4. 'MY FARCICAL LIFE AS A PASSENGER LIAISON OFFICER
ON THE NEVASSA' While passing through a quiet spell in my theatrical career,
it was necessary to take a job in order to earn money. The shipping line,
British-India, offered me the job of Passenger Liaison Officer, where I
stayed for twice as long as any of my predecessors, namely seven months. If
it had not been for the passengers the job would have been marvellous! It
was not unusual to be asked: 'What time is the ten o'clock film this
evening?' 'Is the MIDNIGHT BUFFET at MIDNIGHT?' On one occasion a Lady
telephoned the Purser to say she could not get out of her cabin. When the
Purser asked for further details she said: 'Purser, when I open one door I
am in my bedroom, the other door is my bathroom. There is a third door but
it has a sign hanging on the handle that reads; DO NOT DISTURB'. 5. 'THAT'S
TRUE LIFE' A selection of amusing true life experiences. Here are two
examples: 'While sitting in a Midland Mainline train in St.Pancras I heard
the following announcement: 'We regret the late departure of this service to
Nottingham. Some of you will have noticed that we have a green signal to go.
Unfortunately, we do not have a driver!'. The following announcement was
made on a Virgin train travelling from Scotland to London. 'Here is an
announcement for passengers travelling in coach 'H'. Here is an announcement
for passengers travelling in coach 'H', your loudspeaker system is not
working!' 6. 'FAMOUS PSYCHICS' A look at some people who had quite amazing
gifts such as Leslie Flint, who produced voices that could be recognised
while he was tied and gagged in a chair and Edgar Cayce who went into a
trance and was able to diagnose illnesses in people hundreds of miles away.
|
|
Colin Bower
|