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BritCom Q&A

MULBERRY

What were the ideas that the writers had for ending the MULBERRY series?

It is speculated, we have heard, that when Miss Farnaby dies, she crosses the bridge (the one shown at the opening of the programs) and walks towards Mulberry, who is waiting for her at the other side.

VICAR OF DIBLEY

Who is the composer of the music that is heard at the opening and closing of the program?

The music for "Psalm 23" was specially composed for the program by Howard Goodall, who also wrote the theme music for RED DWARF, MR. BEAN, BLACKADDER and other popular English programs. The CD is titled HOWARD GOODALL, CHORAL WORKS, THE CHOIR OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL OXFORD, STEPHEN DARLINGTON (conductor). ) ASV digital. CD DCA 1028. 1998 ASV Ltd. Sheet Music is available at http://www.forwoods.co.uk

"Psalm 23" by Howard Goodall, published by Novello Publishing Limited. SATB with organ accompaniment. Copyright 1995, Noel Gay Music Co. Ltd.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

How about some Britcoms that would appeal to younger viewers? You have so many shows that cater to older folks. The only shows currently on the air that would amuse younger viewers are The Vicar Of Dibley and Red Dwarf. Please consider that young viewers make up a large portion of your viewing audience, and would appreciate some appropriate Britcoms (Brittas Empire, BlackAdder, Monty Python, or Mr. Bean, to name a few).

Thanks for your suggestions, which will be given to our Director of Programming. IPTV has aired BRITTAS EMPIRE, MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS and MR. BEAN, as well as others, in the past, but the broadcast rights have expired.

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