This is a great listen

Thanks JackyB he’s a good raconteur.

Sounds good, thanks for that, shall take a listen.

Thanks, I love podcasts.

When I lived in London Michael Caine quite close to me. He smiled at people when he was walking in the neighbourhood he was friendly to everyone but Jimmy Nail was the opposite. Always scowling at people who recognized him so thank you for the heads up.

Yes it's a great listen I enjoyed the part about his childhood he didn't have an easy life he has done amazing well for himself

I see the BBC have repeated his Masterclass on 4.
I hope there isnt a reason underlying this!

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I see the BBC have repeated his Masterclass on 4.
I hope there isnt a reason underlying this!

I think he's just had his 90th birthday, so a significant event.

Alan Bates was much more 'my type' and I loved all his films. His life story confirmed my impression that he was a lovely human being. However Michael Caine in 'Zulu' really really impressed me and 'The Ipcress File' is my favourite ever film. I must have really annoyed my parents playing the theme tune continuously on my Dansette record player. I still stop everything to listen whenever I hear it and always watch the film again when I see it on a schedule. I was particularly taken by the scenes in which Michael cooked - was that 'Alfie' as well? - I then made sure to find a man who cooked too but more of an Alan Bates lookalike!! Michael's story of how his marriage came about is lovely BTW.

I have heard snatches of this on the radio. Loved the story about his mum's and Hockney's mum's comments about life in Bel Air LA - lovely weather but nobody has washing hanging out and hysteria ( meant wisteria) everywhere!

The only problem for me is that Caine is a class traitor, votes Tory.

In response to Jaxie, my Socalist father used to say the same about his father. Personally I think my Grandfather came to his senses and I am also, from a working class background am a life long Tory.

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Is it this, from a few years ago?

Michael Caine Sir Michael Caine CBE (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite; 14 March 1933

My son was given this book by a customer he was delivering to. It's a really good read.

Thanks for that info.

There was also a programme on Sky Arts - a life in films. I haven't watched it yet.

I've read his book. It was good. I went with my sister to see him in Waterstones and get the book signed. He was very nice and let people take photos. I've always thought that he plays himself in films. Not much acting going on.

Thank you JackyB. Happy 90th Birthday, Sir Michael Caine. 🍾🥂🎉

The omnibus version is now available. Yes, it is a repeat from a few years ago. Glad you are all enjoying it.

Friday's episode had me weeping into the washing up.

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I agree that he does always play the same character. However, listening to his story, it would seem that he does have more scope, as well as a varieof accents.

Bill Night is worse for that - certainly always plays the same character, lovable as he is.

Went to correct Night to Nighy and hit "Post" by mistake!