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Louise's avatar

Omg! I have always loved Dennis. I love the way he challenges Jessica but over time he really seems to come round to her way of thinking.

He is also a widower, so it feels good seeing him still living. Usually widows end up being naff characters in film and tv.

He's a bit like a rougher David Niven (but in ALL the right ways)!

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

Hurrah! You are officially member #6 of the Dennis Stanton Fan Club and therefore a Dear Heart ❤️ plus, I agree with you on the Niven front!

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Sally's avatar

Oh, me too please 🙋‍♀️ I love him!

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

Yay! Sally, you are club member #12 x ❤️

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Rubin C's avatar

I love Dennis too. I haven't watched his episodes in a while though. I love his charming personality and his dancing with Jessica. Love the way he tried to seek justice against the company who left him in debt when his wife died. He may have gone about it the wrong way but he had standards. Only robbed off the rich. Love that he reformed too.

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

YES! A modern-day Robin Hood! I'd forgotten about the dancing. What a charmer! You are club member #7, Rubin!

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Sherrie Graham's avatar

Dear Hearts! How PERFECT! I haven’t been able to make the past few watch parties, but I also love Dennis’ character, and this idea is priceless. I would buy a shirt, hint hint! 😂

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

Haha! Sherrie! You are club member #8 and you are encouraging me to get some T-shirts going on Redbubble. Watch this space! You have always been a Dear Heart to me and now it's official!

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Sherrie Graham's avatar

I thought I replied to this weeks ago! I CAN’T WAIT!

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Tiffany Armstrong's avatar

I love Dennis too! His episodes were so fun. He was such a charmer. And I loved how he was always ticking off his boss but made up for it in the end.

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

YES, Tiffany! So right, love his interactions with the boss. SUCH a charmer indeed. You are fan club member #9 - officially a Dear Heart.

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Fay Hughes's avatar

I’m in! And his marvellous secretary when he’s turned game keeper for the insurance co. Big up too for Harry McGraw!

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

Haha - you are making me think about a Harry McGraw Fan Club too now. Where will it end? Sherrif Tupper Fan Club? Mort Metzger FanClub? I may have to give up the day jog. I too love his secretary, she's such a cool cucumber. You are officially the Dennis Stanton Fan Club member #10

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Brandyce Howard's avatar

I ❤️ Dennis as well! His episodes are the best of the ones without Jessica. He could have sustained a series of his own.

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

Brandyce! I totally agree. A spin-off series like The Law and Harry McGraw would have been a genius idea. You are officially a Dear Heart - club member #11

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Brandyce Howard's avatar

And he was one of the better Henry VIII.

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

I MUST get hold of that movie!

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steph k's avatar

Wow, that was QUICK Jenny!! So happy to be part of this fan club. Dennis really was a delight as a character. He elevated every episode he was in.

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

I don't hang about! It was such a brilliant idea I had to get amongst it. I totally agree with you about Dennis elevating every episode that he is in. I am looking forward to the moment he and Jessica first meet when we have the watch party! Will check with the founder members when I've found a date that I can do. We must be sure that all 5 can make it!

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