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Private Joe Walker of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is also an excellent example of the species.Originally posted by The Lone Gunman View PostThe terms are interchangeable.
Nobody mentioned the original Flash Harry in the original St Trinians movies?
George Cole also played the ultimate Spiv as Arfur."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by Diver View PostThank you
I now have this picture of Dodgy in my mind. wrinkled pin stripe suit, spats, yellow tie, twirly moustache, cigar, Gold tooth and a warm clammy handshake


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He was already mentioned which is why I didn't. One of the links is to a picture of him.Originally posted by DaveB View PostPrivate Joe Walker of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is also an excellent example of the species.I am not qualified to give the above advice!
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