Bristow: Assorted Bosses

God knows how Softy Palmer became a departmental manager (actually, it is the usual story that he is related to Sir Reginald). When deputising for Fudge he was too timid to walk into the Buying Department until Bristow and Jones say "Come in". Once in Fudge’s office he was unable to get out because Bristow moved his desk to block the door. When he tries a "Get on with your work" he is ignored until he says "Please". Bristow, arriving late to find Jones and Hewitt with their feet up immediately knows who is charge on the day that Fudge starts his holidays strip 2297

Strip 2297 was published in the Evening Standard in June 1968. This scan is from the Melbourne Age November 1968

WJ Turner is the firm’s hatchet man. When he came calling, Bristow didn’t wait around to find out why. Hiding in the filing cabinet seemed a good idea until Jones was trying to find something. But sooner or later a man has to stop running. strip 4240

Strip 4240 was published in the Evening Standard in October 1974 and in Bristow Latest

But in the end, to the disappointment of a large number of clerks, Turner had come not to fire Bristow but to ask him about his holidays.

Flint is a very hard man. When someone is two minutes late for work the entire department is penalised - they lose their tea and cakes privileges and have to take bread and water from Mrs. Purdy's tea trolley.

He goes on the firms outing described in such loving detail in Bristow (1966). The next day in the buying department Bristow, lolling with his feet up on the desk, is warned of his approach by a colleague.

Bristow : Ah Wilkie, my piano-playing buddy from last night. Probably popping in to see how I am. Good old Wilkie.
Wilkington: Morning Jones, Morning Bristow
Bristow: Morning
Wilkington: On your feet when you talk to me
Bristow (at attention, quivering): Certainly Mr. Wilkington

A distinctly similar encounter with the newly promoted Pilkington may also be of interest

When Bristow visits the firm's all rounder Victor Ludorum he is sceptical of the reason for Ludorum's ability to win every sport on offer. Until he runs into Ludorum's boss Mr. Taylor and discovers a hitherto unknown ability at sprinting

Strip 4169 was published in the Evening Standard in August 1974 and in Bristow Latest. This scan is from the Melbourne Age August 1974

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	Softy Palmer God knows how Softy Palmer became a departmental manager (actually, it is the usual story that he is related to Sir Reginald). When deputising for Fudge he was too timid to walk into the Buying Department until Bristow and Jones say "Come in". Once in Fudge’s office he was unable to get out because Bristow moved his desk to block the door. When he tries a "Get on with your work" he is ignored until he says "Please". Bristow, arriving late to find Jones and Hewitt with their feet up immediately knows who is charge on the day that Fudge starts his holidays strip 2297 Strip 2297 was published in the Evening Standard in June 1968. This scan is from the Melbourne Age November 1968 WJ Turner WJ Turner is the firm’s hatchet man. When he came calling, Bristow didn’t wait around to find out why. Hiding in the filing cabinet seemed a good idea until Jones was trying to find something. But sooner or later a man has to stop running. strip 4240 Strip 4240 was published in the Evening Standard in October 1974 and in Bristow Latest But in the end, to the disappointment of a large number of clerks, Turner had come not to fire Bristow but to ask him about his holidays. Mr. Flint of Costing Flint is a very hard man. When someone is two minutes late for work the entire department is penalised - they lose their tea and cakes privileges and have to take bread and water from Mrs. Purdy's tea trolley. Mr. Wilkington He goes on the firms outing described in such loving detail in Bristow (1966). The next day in the buying department Bristow, lolling with his feet up on the desk, is warned of his approach by a colleague. Bristow : Ah Wilkie, my piano-playing buddy from last night. Probably popping in to see how I am. Good old Wilkie. Wilkington: Morning Jones, Morning Bristow Bristow: Morning Wilkington: On your feet when you talk to me Bristow (at attention, quivering): Certainly Mr. Wilkington A distinctly similar encounter with the newly promoted Pilkington may also be of interest Mr. Taylor When Bristow visits the firm's all rounder Victor Ludorum he is sceptical of the reason for Ludorum's ability to win every sport on offer. Until he runs into Ludorum's boss Mr. Taylor and discovers a hitherto unknown ability at sprinting Strip 4169 was published in the Evening Standard in August 1974 and in Bristow Latest. This scan is from the Melbourne Age August 1974 Top