May he Rest In Peace with his Judy,
his wife Marilyn
This week has been a heavy one. The world lost Professor Brian Llewellyn—a second-generation Punch and Judy performer, and the reason I became an author.
I still remember the moment I saw him on Good Morning Britain, sharing the screen with Kate Garraway and Tricia Goddard. That interview lit a spark I couldn’t ignore. For two years afterward, sleep became a stranger. Judy—the puppet, the woman, the soul—haunted my every waking thought and even crept into my dreams. She wasn’t just a character. She was real. She had feelings. Her puppets were her companions, her family, her voice.She still marvels, in my mind, at how her humble little shows—first created to entertain her baby son—have endured for over 400 years. Her story became mine. It’s all in my blog, but today... I just want to pause and say:
Rest in peace, Brian. Reunited now with your beloved Judy—your wife Marilyn—who left this world just a few short years ago. Childhood sweethearts, you were the living embodiment of Pulcinella and Joan. Punch and Judy. Heart and soul.
Thank you for being part of my journey. For inspiring the story that changed my life. To your family, I send love, strength, and the biggest hugs. Your legacy lives on—in laughter, in puppets, and in every word I write.
Today is not a day to promote myself... today is Brian's Day
14-08-2025 R.I.P. Brian
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