Don Estelle Pickfords man in one episode (1969) and an ARP Warden called Gerald in three more (1970). He eventually landed the role of Gunner "Lofty" Sugden in the British sitcom, "It Ain't Half Hot Mum" which was first broadcast in 1974 and ran until 1981. Windsor Davies often took the micky out of Lofty in the episodes. The character was given the ironic nickname of "Lofty" because of Estelle's short stature. Estelle had a powerful tenor voice, and had a Number 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with a semi-comic version of "Whispering Grass", followed by a cover
Hit (The Sugarcubes song) Hit (The Sugarcubes song) "Hit" is a song written and recorded by Icelandic alternative rock band The Sugarcubes. It was released on 30 December 1991 as the lead single from their third and final studio album, "Stick Around for Joy". The song became the band's most successful single, reaching number one on "Billboard"s Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US, as well as peaking at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Óskar Jónasson. UK 7" vinyl "Side A" "Side B" UK 12" vinyl "Side A" "Side B" UK CD1