Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2011 September 29

= September 29 =

The Visitation (Doctor Who) poacher's highwayman's accent
What is the accent of Richard Mace played by Michael Robbins in the Fifth Doctor Who episode, The Visitation? Many of the characters seem to have what I would guess are somerset accents, but this character's accent is non-rhotic. Do tell. μηδείς (talk) 04:27, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Here's a fair use link to the episode: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9u5nw_the-visitation-part-1_shortfilms
 * No help? My guess is the guy actually has an affected stage accent, somewhat like a British version of Kelsey Grammer.  Would still like a comment from a Brit, though.μηδείς (talk) 03:36, 30 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Could you provide a timing reference for when this character appears? --Frumpo (talk) 07:23, 30 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Your titular reference to the poacher initially threw me, because Richard Mace ( Michael Robbins) [whose details I think you added to your question retrospectively, though I may be mistaken] is a highwayman, while the poacher is a different character who also appears (though with little dialogue). Your surmise is correct, Mace, the self-described ex-actor turned highwayman, is exhibiting a deliberately acquired "stage" accent from the 19th or (the earlier half of the) 20th century which has now become a British comedic stereotypical characteristic of an "old-school" Shakespearean actor. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.197.66.221 (talk) 13:42, 30 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Yes, my fault, I originally mistakenly identified the highwayman with the poacher, then corrected the text above but did not correct the header. If you are interested, Frumpo, he's the somewhat dandyish long haired big nosed chap with a deep gravelly voice carrying a pistol who appears as the doctor's ally throughout the serial after the first half of part one.  I'll accept the IP's answer since it doesn't contradict my own suspicions.  :)

NBA
Where to find the Golden State Warriors on television? Is there a main channel to find them on? I have DISH Network. 71.146.27.72 (talk) 04:52, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * You're not going to find them anytime soon. See 2011 NBA lockout.  Golden_State_Warriors covers their most recent TV broadcast partners.  No idea what's going to happen post-lockout (if there is even a 2011-2012 season.  Many commentators think that the entire season may shutdown).  You should contact Dish Network to see if they carry Comcast SportsNet.  -- Jayron  32  05:01, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * DISH Network has CSN Bay Area and CSN California. Do you know if it is either of them? 75.6.243.251 (talk) 00:11, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Its in the article I linked, the one on the Golden State Warriors. Read, and ye shall find! -- Jayron  32  02:30, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
 * If the NBA doesn't fix its labor problem soon, the only place to watch the NBA might be ESPN Classic. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 03:09, 30 September 2011 (UTC)

film of The Ton of Fun
Dear Sir/Madam, I have in my posession an old 35mm film of The Ton of Fun team. It seems to be called "Three Missing Links". The only reference I can find for this film is in list furnished by your pages, but they give little detail about the players. It is NOT the Three Stooges film of the same title. I am trying to find the name of the actor who played the Police officer in this film. He also appears as a policeman in "The Lost World" 1925 (briefly). I wonder if you could help me in this matter? Thank you. H.Bottom Sheffield UK — Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.242.129.33 (talk) 11:27, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Have you tried contacting this organisation? You may have better luck with them, particularly as they are not far from Sheffield and you could visit them with the film. --TammyMoet (talk) 17:42, 29 September 2011 (UTC)