James Pellow – Mrs Pope’s great sense of humour

James: Mrs Pope was the Buyer for the Children’s Department and I do remember on one occasion … as I said before, she was a delight, such a sense of humour, and this Rep came to her and showed her next year’s range, next season’s range, and this Rep was quite pompous I think and he was telling her how he had his own boat, and as quick as a flash, Mrs Pope said, “Oh yes” she said, “They’re two a penny out here” and that appealed to me (laughs). That was him put in his place (laughs).

Simon: She sounds like a real character.

James: She certainly was, she was an absolute delight to work alongside, you know.

Simon: Is she still around?

James: No, sadly not, no.