Ken Kitson - It's a kind of Knock knock

[msmi4875]

Hi everyone,

As the Subject suggests this post is about an actor called Ken Kitson.  I am not sure how "famous" he is or even how well known but some of you might remember him from Last of the Summer Wine where he played a policeman in roughly 26 episodes, from what I remember him an the character Compo had several run ins!

Anyway,  about 3 weeks ago my wife spent a few days in Scarborough with her Mum when she bumped into him doing a book signing, she approached him and asked if he would sign a couple of cards for me and Pete to which he said "I can do better then that!" and signed to photo's for her to bring me instead.  This, I thought, was great and I was very happy to get them.

However it gets better!  My wife took me to Scarborough for a couple of days for our Wedding Anniversary (without the kids!) and as we were taking a walk around the shops I saw he was still there. Now as I dont often get the opportunity to thank the people who sign for me I thought I would go over and have a chat.  It was ace!  He is a great guy, really friendly and has plenty of time for me.  I thanked him for signing for me and the funniest things was when he told me that he remembers signing them when my wife had asked him!  My wife had a huge grin on her face when he said he remembers her.  So we had a chat about Summer Wine mainly, how his signing was going and of course about the lovely weather and his really good sun tan lol.

I tell you what I could have sat and chatted with him all day, he was such a pleasure to meet and chat with.

Not entirely sure how long he is going to be there for but if you are in the area it might be worth looking him up.

Just out of interest, how many of you know who he is?

Steve.

[msmi4875]

Just to add to help you know who he is, here is a link - I hope it is ok?

http://tabardroad.co.uk/actors/ken-kitson/

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0457740/

[footballdaft0121]

What a smashing story - I bet you were grinning for the rest of your anniversary.  Yes, he's one of those: "where do I know him from?" actors!

[msmi4875]

Lol yes, in fact thats exactly what my wife said!  and yes, it did put a big smile on my face, it was great!

[loobyloo6]

Nice story Steve..Pleased for you.

[serenamorgan]

great story Steve, glad you got to meet him

[Anonymous]

very nice Steve, and a great story too 🙂

[0779swan]

nice one Steve 🙂

[6387donald]

Great story and yes I do remember him in the Last of the Summer Wine. well done.

[westiesx2]

Nice one Steve. That was a great story and sounds like you had a great time meeting him. Wish they were all like that!

[kimbub16]

well done

[thehornets]

Post of the day by a long shot - loved reading this. Thank you. It was great reading the fun and excitement you all shared. Nice guy, and definitely a recogniseable face, but would not have remembered his name. I will now. 🙂

[rcsmg1]

Nice story Steve and whilst I didn't know him,he seems like a nice guy and a great meeting

[obree]

A great story Steve thank you for sharing it with us , I can't say I remember him .

[film4watcher]

Thanks for that Steve. I really enjoy reading these kind of encounters.

[sid8066]

Great story it was only when i saw his picture i new who you were talking about ...it is always nice when they take the time to talk to you as it always makes it more special