A Portrait Of Matt Monro.

Nobody had a bad word to say about Matt in the programme.

SueDonim, maybe I need to be brave then.

Hmm, I don’t think I need to go to either of those places, Marydoll!

TheWorriedwell this isn’t a hatchet job programme, it’s lovely.

I was a bit put off this sort of programme when I watched one about Bing Crosby and it said he wasn't the nice smiley man we think he was His son said he could go on a 100 mile journey with him and he wouldn't speak to him, they'd arrive somewhere and he'd get out of the car and turn on the charm for the fans. I felt really let down.

All I need now is a programme telling me Tom Hanks is a child beater or kicks puppies and my faith in mankind will be totally gone.

Haven't a clue, Sue! ?

Apparently Hammersmith Grove to Chalk Farm.

I don’t think I know route 27, Marydoll. Where does it start and terminate?

He was a East London bus driver who perfected his baritone techniques while serenading his passengers, on route 27.

Oh really, MissAdventure? Who knew? ??

And just think..
He used to be a bus driver.

I’ve had constant Matt Monro ear worms since that programme. I woke to ‘Born Free’ this morning and it’s currently ‘Portrait of my Love’.

He won talent weekly shows while in the army merlotgran, the prize being cigarettes. He was spotted by Winifred Atwell and given a recording contract but it took a while for him to find fame. I hope the programme is repeated again at some point.

From Wiki:

“Death and legacy. Monro was a heavy smoker and battled alcoholism from the 1960s until 1981. He died from liver cancer on 7 February 1985 at the Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, London, aged 54.”

Didn't he find fame by winning a talent show?

He used to be a bus driver, you know.
Not your dad, obviously.
(Unless he was, actually a bus driver)

merlotgran

My dad loved Matt Monro as well. 'Days Like These' was his favourite.

My favourite too.
It was used at the start of The Italian Job ( the original.)
I could listen to his voice all day.

BBbevan

Every time he came on, tv or radio, my Dad said ‘ He used to be a bus conductor, or driver’. Drove us mad .

So did mine. ?

We watched it last night too. What a lovely man he seemed. I thought he had a heart attack too Sue.

Thank you for this tip. We watched it last night, such a lovely programme. We’re currently listening to a Matt Monro album that Dh has unearthed. None of the modern methods of tweaking recordings, just his pure voice - you can’t improve on perfection. ❤️

I was shocked to learn in the programme about his death, I’d always thought he’d had a heart attack while on tour.

Every time he came on, tv or radio, my Dad said ‘ He used to be a bus conductor, or driver’. Drove us mad .

Thanks Niobe. I will record it. I think I've seen it before or something similar but it's worth another watch.

Thanks from me too.

Thank you Niobe

Just had a look and it is being repeated this Thursday , the 4th of November , at 2:55 pm.

Talking Pictures is Freeview channel 81 , Sky Ch 328, Freesat 306 and Virgin 445. It’s worth having a look at the guide to see what’s on every day. Some really great films and they do repeat regularly. I saw that the Matt Monroe programme was on but was unable to watch. I will be looking out for it.