DavidM Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 minute ago, graveyard johnny said: another "big british character" gone to be replaced by more synths. They don’t want characters . Say nothing , no controversy , nice and bland 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDINTHEHIZZOUSE Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 His funeral takes place at 10/1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 My uncle died. He's the first of my parents' generation on either side. The first little chink in the "if they're all alive then I'm fine" protection we all have. 2 "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, ckn said: My uncle died. He's the first of my parents' generation on either side. The first little chink in the "if they're all alive then I'm fine" protection we all have. That's very true. I remember my last uncle dying, in 1996. I said to my cousin, "we're next" 1 “Few thought him even a starter.There were many who thought themselves smarter. But he ended PM, CH and OM. An Earl and a Knight of the Garter.” Clement Attlee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) Bill Bryant former Cas forward https://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/people/tributes-to-castleford-and-great-britain-rugby-league-hero-bill-bryant-1-9857878 Edited July 8, 2019 by Trojan “Few thought him even a starter.There were many who thought themselves smarter. But he ended PM, CH and OM. An Earl and a Knight of the Garter.” Clement Attlee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 The story of the little girl who died after falling from the cruise ship was so sad. Very upsetting to read. It puts other things in context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 RIP Rip Torn. 1 With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 James Small, South African Rugby Union player. 50 years of age. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/48940831 A somewhat volatile player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 RIP Freddie Jones, an accomplished character actor. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/freddie-jones-death-emmerdale-sandy-thomas-actor-age-cause-tributes-a8998781.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, longboard said: RIP Freddie Jones, an accomplished character actor. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/freddie-jones-death-emmerdale-sandy-thomas-actor-age-cause-tributes-a8998781.html None of the obituaries I've seen have mentioned his finest role as Sir George Uproar in The Ghosts of Motley Hall. I can't be the only person who remembers that show, can I...? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I remember him in Sherlock Holmes with Jeremy Brett . Always had a presence as a character actor and a twinkle in his eye ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Freddie was a class actor.He graced anything he was in, even ordinary productions. What great voice he had. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, John Drake said: None of the obituaries I've seen have mentioned his finest role as Sir George Uproar in The Ghosts of Motley Hall. I can't be the only person who remembers that show, can I...? 1 Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 His IMDB entry is worth perusing. All sorts of different shows and films. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, John Drake said: None of the obituaries I've seen have mentioned his finest role as Sir George Uproar in The Ghosts of Motley Hall. I can't be the only person who remembers that show, can I...? I remember seeing him and his wife in a production of The Cocktail Party in Manchester in the 1970s. I don't recall seeing The Ghosts of Motley Hall though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Brendan grace -"im having my fun, and that's all that matters" see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denton Rovers RLFC Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 First remember seeing Jones as one of the British intelligence in Firefox starring Clint Eastwood and then in Krull and Dune as I was into sci-fi fantasy as a young teen. Seems a life well lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 10/07/2019 at 18:35, Padge said: That's the one! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Pernell ‘ Sweet Pea ‘ Whitaker . Killed crossing the road apparently . 84 Olympic gold medalist , four weight world champ and overall boxing legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 RIP Rutger Hauer 1 With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 26 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said: RIP Rutger Hauer Absolutely - he'll be missed a lot. 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Absolutely - he'll be missed a lot. Sad , very good actor with a great , and often scary , screen presence . The Hitcher sticks in my mind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 41 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said: RIP Rutger Hauer "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, DavidM said: Sad , very good actor with a great , and often scary , screen presence . The Hitcher sticks in my mind There's a movie that was defaced by a remake nobody wanted. For more very enjoyable Rutger Hauer appearances, try Blind Fury or Hobo with a Shotgun. 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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