My Family (TV Series)

Once More with Feeling (2007)

Rhodri Meilir: Alfie Butts

Quotes 

• Alfie Butts : Listen, Mr Harper, I'm sorry I fell asleep watching the telly.

  Ben Harper : I understand that part, Alfie. What I don't understand is how you came to be naked!

• Alfie Butts : I'd be honoured if you'd allow me to bring the gift of song to your wedding.

  Susan Harper : Oh, that's lovely, Alfie!

  Alfie Butts : I don't mean to brag, but the farmers used to call me the Paul McCartney of Caernarfon.

  Ben Harper : That's not bragging!

• Alfie Butts : Would I be wrong in thinking that all is not well with you and Mrs Harper?

  Ben Harper : Perhaps... What makes you think that?

  Alfie Butts : Oh, when you're from a rural background and you're a bit closer to nature, you tend to pick up on the signs. The body language, the vibrations in the house, Mrs Harper in the garden cutting up your shirts...

• Susan Harper : Alfie, tell Mr Harper he's getting his own dinner tonight.

  Ben Harper : Alfie, tell Mrs Harper I thank her - and my stomach thanks her.

  Susan Harper : Alfie, tell Mr Harper all housework will be suspended until further notice.

  Ben Harper : Alfie, tell Mrs Harper I'll let her know when I notice.

  Susan Harper : Alfie, tell Mr Harper...

  Alfie Butts : Stop, stop, stop, stop... I'm sorry for raising my voice like that, but something needed to be done. But I refuse to be a shuttlecock in your game of emotional tennis.

  Ben Harper : Shuttlecock? That's badminton!

  Alfie Butts : Not everything has to be an argument, Mr Harper!