According to the Daily Express, Edmondson described his connection to the Norfolk area as something that makes him think of his mortality these days. He and Samuel West embarked on a birdwatching expedition along the Norfolk coast, though the specific location of their outing has not been disclosed. Edmondson also wears suits made by a company called Old Town in Holt, which is closing down. He ordered three extra suits from the business, thinking they would last him the rest of his life, but the current status of Old Town and whether Edmondson's suits are still in use remain unknown.
Separately, Samuel West's mother, actress Prunella Scales, died a week ago, one day after what would have been her 62nd wedding anniversary, according to West. The exact date and cause of her death have not been made public. West and others went to Shaftesbury Avenue to see West End theatres dim their front-of-house lights in tribute to Scales, an event he described as something that would have astonished and delighted her but really floored him. The last proper conversation West had with his mother was a couple of years ago when she reacted with surprise to being 91, a moment he recalled as beautifully timed and enunciated. According to the Daily Express, West said he certainly got his love of the outdoors from her.
Since we last met, my mum died. A week ago, one day after what would have been the 62nd wedding anniversary.
Last week we went down to Shaftesbury Avenue to see the West End theatres dim their front of house lights.
Which is something which would have astonished and delighted her, but it really floored me.
How old am I?
You are 91 now.
91? F***.
It was beautifully timed, beautifully enunciated.
Yeah, it's a goodie, it's a goodie.
And I certainly got my love of the outdoors from her.