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TV Legend Roy Clarke Becomes Sir Roy
25 Mar
Summary
- Roy Clarke, creator of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' was knighted.
- The 96-year-old writer also devised 'Open All Hours' and 'Keeping Up Appearances.'
- Clarke believes his classic shows wouldn't be made in today's world.
Roy Clarke, the celebrated writer responsible for iconic British television series such as 'Last of the Summer Wine,' 'Open All Hours,' and 'Keeping Up Appearances,' has been officially recognized with a knighthood. The Prince of Wales presented the 96-year-old creator with the prestigious title at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Clarke, who has deep roots in Yorkshire, having attended school in Doncaster and set 'Open All Hours' there, reflected on the changing television industry. He commented that his classic shows, particularly 'Last of the Summer Wine' which ran for 295 episodes between 1973 and 2010, would likely not be commissioned today due to shifts in the media landscape.
During the ceremony, Sir Roy shared his personal reflections on his work. He identified episodes featuring the funeral of the character 'Compo' as his favorites and cited Clegg, played by Peter Sallis, as his most cherished character. Clarke described Clegg as his mouthpiece, embodying sentiments he himself held and wished to express.
