Fans of Sir Bruce Forsyth have rediscovered the late star’s acting talents from his cameo role in 1971 movie Bedknobs And Broomsticks, which has been aired on television.
The film prompted a fresh wave of nostalgic tributes for the former Strictly Come Dancing presenter, with viewers saying they had “totally forgotten” about his appearance alongside Angela Lansbury as the villainous bookseller’s assistant, Swinburne.
Fancy a trip to the Isle of Naboombu? Bedknobs & Broomsticks is on @BBCTwo right now… 🦁⚽️ pic.twitter.com/kOkdlykmD7
— BBC Two (@BBCTwo) August 26, 2017
The family favourite was broadcast on BBC Two on Saturday, just over a week after the TV legend’s death aged 89.
Sharnia commented on Twitter: “Completely 4got Bruce Forsyth was in Bedknobs & Broomsticks! Awww RIP Bruce aka Swinburne!”
Completely 4got Bruce Forsyth was in Bedknobs & Broomsticks! Awww RIP Bruce aka Swinburne! #saturdaymorning pic.twitter.com/QCN9r8q3dJ
— Sharnia (@SharniaYouTuber) August 26, 2017
Laurie added: “I’d totally forgotten Bruce Forsyth was in Bedknobs & Broomsticks alongside Angela Lansbury & David Tomlinson.”
I'd totally forgotten Bruce Forsyth was in Bedknobs & Broomsticks alongside Angela Lansbury & David Tomlinson pic.twitter.com/EE8dYgpQpl
— Laurie (@choiceIrregular) August 26, 2017
Bruce Forsyth in Bedknobs and Broomstick! I didn't realise until he just came on screen!
— Darren Spraggs (@DarrenSpraggs) August 26, 2017
Nice to see him to see him nice, #bruceforsyth in #bedknobsandbroomsticks on the tv now
— Lee Fadden (@maobook) August 26, 2017
Ah, Bedknobs and Broomsticks! Amazed Brucie didn't get called on to play more East End villains – Guy Ritchie, you missed a trick! pic.twitter.com/nHsHh2SMyH
— Alex Crockford (@gingerwandrer) August 26, 2017
Bedknobs and Broomsticks enter Bruce Forsyth stage left.
— MrB (@Lazyfist) August 26, 2017
And Bruce Forsyth! #BedknobsandBroomsticks
— John Last (@JohnLastActor) August 26, 2017
Bedknobs & Broomsticks on BBC Two. Its 70s portrayal of a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural 40s Kensington in a scene featuring Bruce Forsyth..
— James Cooray Smith (@thejimsmith) August 26, 2017
Sir Bruce will be remembered by the BBC again when Strictly returns to screens for another series in two weeks.
Executive producer Louise Rainbow promised that the first show will open with a “heartfelt performance” dedicated to the star who hosted the show next to Tess Daly for a decade between 2004 and 2014.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here