'Willie Eckerslike' I love this spoof, one of my favorite Victoria Wood performances. Trouble is though, when I watch the original 'Brassed Off' I think of this and crack up........
Re the name of the music, I'd love to know - us older 'uns will remember cigarette brands called 'Capstan' and 'Park Drive', think this is what the sketch is referring to
The piece of music was written by Victoria Wood the piece is called Capstan but also Anne Widdecombe. It was a series of theme tunes that ran through the whole Christmas special.
Yes it is--he tutored Victoria when she expressed interest in playing the trumpet again. She received an honorary fellowship from the Royal Academy of Music as he sat proudly watching at the ceremony.
