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Sir Laurence Celebrates his Kipper Victory with Scrambled Eggs
Sir Laurence Celebrates his Kipper Victory with Scrambled Eggs. British rail brought back the banished kipper on the Brighton Belle express on Monday. Not only that. They also served scrambled eggs, which are still officially off the breakfast menu. The eggs were for the commuter in the picture actor Sir Laurence Olivier, who led the campaign to save the kipper after it was dropped from the menu last week along with scrambled eggs. Sir Laurence had his eggs served on brown toast. He sipped coffee, too, as the train sped through the Sussex countryside on its way to Londons Victoria station. Savouring his victory, Sir Laurence said: " I don t eat kippers all the time, you know. But I am very fond of them. I protested because I think this train, which is one of the finest in the world, should keep up its standards. I don t think its passengers should be limited in their choice of food." He added: " I am extremely appreciative of the very gracious and dignified way British Rail have dealt with the whole thing." A British Rail spokesman accepted the compliment and said: " I think our action shows that we take prompt notice of our customers wishes." The spokesman went on: " Although scrambled egg is officially off the menu, the chef obviously used his discretion. Whether we continue to serve it will depend on demand, and whether the chef has time to prepare it." March 1970 P018994
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In this photo print, Sir Laurence Olivier is seen celebrating his victorious campaign to bring back the banished kipper on the Brighton Belle express. Not only did British Rail heed his call, but they also served scrambled eggs, which had been officially removed from the breakfast menu. The commuter in the picture, none other than renowned actor Sir Laurence himself, enjoyed his scrambled eggs on brown toast while sipping coffee as the train whisked through the picturesque Sussex countryside en route to London's Victoria station. Savoring his triumph, Sir Laurence expressed that although he doesn't indulge in kippers frequently, he holds a fondness for them and believes that such a prestigious train should maintain its standards without limiting passengers' food choices. He commended British Rail for their gracious and dignified response to his protest. A spokesperson for British Rail graciously accepted Sir Laurence's appreciation and emphasized their commitment to promptly addressing customer wishes. While scrambled eggs are technically off the menu, it seems that the chef exercised discretion in serving them on this occasion. Whether they continue offering this delicacy will depend on demand and whether there is sufficient time for preparation. This delightful photograph captures not only a moment of victory but also highlights how public figures can influence change even in seemingly trivial matters like breakfast options aboard a train.
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