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Actor Reece Dinsdale’s magnificent takedown of this grim troll made everyone’s day better
At the risk of giving our age away and all that, my family were a big fan of ITV sitcom Home To Roost back in the day, starring John Thaw as the divorced dad who isn’t entirely happy when his oldest child, played by Reece Dinsdale, moves back in with him.
The Eric Chappell comedy ran for four series from 1985 to 1990 and jolly good it was too.
And we mention it because we’re still enjoying Dinsdale on Twitter, not least this comeback which went viral for reasons which will become obvious.
It started when Dinsdale tweeted an update about his latest role.
Long days in the theatre doing our technical rehearsal. Lots of patience and hard graft required.
I’m slowly breathing life into my Herbert Morrison. #ThePromise @ChichesterFT pic.twitter.com/br25JZNYIL— Reece Dinsdale (@reece_dinsdale) July 17, 2024
And for no reason we can possibly discern, it prompted this grimmest of trolls to get in touch, made even worse by the fact that they deigned to invoke the name of the late, great John Thaw when they did it.
Honestly Reece just my personal opinion I never rated you. How JT put up with you I do not know.
— Franz K (@FranzK41367609) July 18, 2024
And we’re glad he did – well, sort of – because Hinsdale’s response was of the epic variety.
Bravo, sir.
Just finished a night shoot. Made me laugh. What a great response from you.
— Duncan Foster (@duncanfo) July 18, 2024
Seems obvious to me Reece! Mr Thaw had great taste.xx
— Susan Lansdell (@LansdellMum) July 19, 2024
I always thought you and John sparked each other beautifully. Of course I may be biased in that you are two of my favourite actors
— gail nope (@vella111) July 18, 2024
For balance, Home To Roost was FANTASTIC.
— UK John. (@ukayjohn) July 19, 2024
To conclude …
Nice response mate hope you are well!
— Kev Whitehead (@kwhitehead2019) July 18, 2024
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