Who's that copper with the helmet on??

Keepitgreen · Feb 14, 2011

Speaking to a colleague last week about the lack of interest in Argyle by Plymouthians he said that the last time he went the crowd used to sing the following when the police had to wade in to any trouble:

Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon, Dixon,
Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon of Dock Green
On the beat all day
On the wife all night
Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon of Dock Green

The Dixon of Dock Green series ran from 1955 to 1976 but I'd have thought my colleague would have been going in the late 60s/early 70s. Anyone else remember singing this?

knecht · Feb 14, 2011

Keepitgreen":3lsz59ar said:
Speaking to a colleague last week about the lack of interest in Argyle by Plymouthians he said that the last time he went the crowd used to sing the following when the police had to wade in to any trouble:

Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon, Dixon,
Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon of Dock Green
On the beat all day
On the wife all night
Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon of Dock Green

The Dixon of Dock Green series ran from 1955 to 1976 but I'd have thought my colleague would have been going in the late 60s/early 70s. Anyone else remember singing this?

I cannot tell a lie ....

. Good laugh though.

I think so much atmosphere has gone from the ground because the singing crowd is now split between the Lyndhurst corner and the Devonport.

Peter Sanders · Feb 15, 2011

Yes also "Harry Roberts is our friend, He kills coppers"

tonycholwell · Feb 16, 2011

greengenes":3hmlqut0 said:
Keepitgreen":3hmlqut0 said:

Speaking to a colleague last week about the lack of interest in Argyle by Plymouthians he said that the last time he went the crowd used to sing the following when the police had to wade in to any trouble:

Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon, Dixon,
Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon of Dock Green
On the beat all day
On the wife all night
Who's that copper with the helmet on
Dixon of Dock Green

The Dixon of Dock Green series ran from 1955 to 1976 but I'd have thought my colleague would have been going in the late 60s/early 70s. Anyone else remember singing this?

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Yes in the 60s

Hmmmm, havent heard that in years

GM Vauxhall · Feb 23, 2011

It was more "Old McDonald had a farm..." in my day

bringonthemilkman · Feb 23, 2011

and the theme from Laurel & Hardy

GM Vauxhall · Feb 24, 2011

bringonthemilkman":us6eqys4 said:
and the theme from Laurel & Hardy

I'd forgotten that one so thanks for reminding me and bringing half a smile to my face (memories are about all we've got at the moment)

JRDub · Mar 21, 2011

Bodmin Tew":26tiznd0 said:
Humphrey Dumpty":26tiznd0 said:

Yes also "Harry Roberts is our friend, He kills coppers"

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That news story was used in a bloody good book which was turned into a drama. Forgotten the name - The long game?

It was called "He Kills Coppers" by Jake Arnott. In the book the name was changed from Harry Roberts to Billy Porter, though.

"The Long Firm" was Arnott's first book... also a bloody good read.

Incidentally, there is a vague local connection as well - Jake Arnott's parents live in North Cornwall these days.

Keith Hennessey · Apr 2, 2011

Wot made I larf,

If I had the wings of a sparrow
If I had the wings of a dove
I'd fly over (opposition) tomorrow
and **** on the illegitimates below
**** on **** on
I'd ****on the illegitimates below.

SHEER GENIUS....don't write 'em like that these days

Keith Hennessey · Apr 2, 2011

Oops, sorry my bad. Forgot the PC. :shock: :shock:

Peter Sanders · Apr 4, 2011

khennes_904":19qc4fdj said:
Wot made I larf,

If I had the wings of a sparrow
If I had the wings of a dove
I'd fly over (opposition) tomorrow
and **** on the bar stewards below
**** on **** on
I'd ****on the bar stewards below.

SHEER GENIUS....don't write 'em like that these days

Second line should read "If I had the arse of a crow" see it rhymes