longboard Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 13/11/2019 at 15:57, Mister Ting said: My Mum. Born in Lambeth in December 1937. Survived the Blitz (home bombed). Evacuated to Mytholmroyd in late 1940. Sorry old chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 18 hours ago, JohnM said: Marina is no more https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50431493 I know I'm a sad old git, but i still like to watch the repeats of The Last of the Summer Wine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Sadler Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Werner Doehner, who was the last living survivor of the Hindenberg airship disaster in 1937. Having seen footage I'm amazed that anyone was able to survive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Olly Croft, the founder of the British Darts Organisation, aged 90. I wonder if this might open the door for reunification between the BDO and the PDC? 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...
Northern Eel Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Stephen Cleobury, for many years the man behind Nine Lessons and Carols from Kings College, Cambridge. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50531998 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Gary Rhodes 59 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, DavidM said: Gary Rhodes 59 59 is no age, only a couple of years older than me! He was the first TV chef to really catch my eye. I loved the fact that he championed British cuisine. I have a couple of his books, they are really very good; far better than some of his rivals. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Griff9of13 said: 59 is no age, only a couple of years older than me! He was the first TV chef to really catch my eye. I loved the fact that he championed British cuisine. I have a couple of his books, they are really very good; far better than some of his rivals. A really good chef, and gone far too young. 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 November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Jonathan Miller. Writer, director etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Clive James, 80. Undertakers' Xmas bonus has been sorted out today. 1 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Just Browny said: Clive James, 80. Undertakers' Xmas bonus has been sorted out today. He wrote the lyrics to this https://www.clivejames.com/the-master-of-the-revels.html “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...
Griff9of13 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Johnoco said: He was on TV last year talking about his impending death. Wasn’t afraid of dying and talked with good humour about his life and times. Top bloke. The one with Mary Beard? If so it's on BBC2 now. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 10 hours ago, Futtocks said: A really good chef, and gone far too young. Once watched him make a large Bourbon biscuit, he was a talent, my dad who is a miserable old sod admired his passion for cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 56 minutes ago, Mark S said: Once watched him make a large Bourbon biscuit, he was a talent, my dad who is a miserable old sod admired his passion for cooking. Unlike some chefs who made the jump to TV, he retained the respect of restaurant critics and fellow professional chefs, even in the spangly outfits of "Strictly come Dancing". Given the gleeful take-downs administered to many in his world who ventured beyond the kitchen swing-doors, that says a lot. 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...
Martyn Sadler Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Just Browny said: Clive James, 80. Undertakers' Xmas bonus has been sorted out today. A very talented man, not least as a poet. Nonetheless, I was always a little disappointed that coming from Sydney, having played against the great Reg Gasnier as a schoolboy and occasionally fronting The Footy Show on Channel 9, he never made any reference to his love of Rugby League in his writing or broadcasting in this country. I suspect it says a lot about our sport's inability to reach the chattering classes and Clive's understanding of what was likely to gain him kudos with that particular audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Martyn Sadler said: A very talented man, not least as a poet. Nonetheless, I was always a little disappointed that coming from Sydney, having played against the great Reg Gasnier as a schoolboy and occasionally fronting The Footy Show on Channel 9, he never made any reference to his love of Rugby League in his writing or broadcasting in this country. I suspect it says a lot about our sport's inability to reach the chattering classes and Clive's understanding of what was likely to gain him kudos with that particular audience. He spent a very long time in the UK and yes, probably knew well what would play positively with broadcasters. Still, he did bring us Margarita Pracatan, who did more violence to music than Gorden Tallis ever inflicted on an opponent. Edited November 27, 2019 by Futtocks 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...
JohnM Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Futtocks said: He spent a very long time in the UK and yes, probably knew well what would play positively with broadcasters. Still, he did bring us Margarita Pracatan, who did more violence to music than Gorden Tallis ever inflicted on an opponent. She was "singing" on BBC Breakfast TV this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, JohnM said: She was "singing" on BBC Breakfast TV this morning! And she was the best thing on TV so far this week Edited November 28, 2019 by Shadow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Wire Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Bob Willis Brilliant memories of a great fast bowler. I will never forget his heroics in 1981. Even now, when coaching juniors, if one of them takes too long a run up I can't help saying out loud "who do you think you are, Bob Willis?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, Leeds Wire said: Bob Willis Brilliant memories of a great fast bowler. I will never forget his heroics in 1981. Even now, when coaching juniors, if one of them takes too long a run up I can't help saying out loud "who do you think you are, Bob Willis?" He can't die. He hasn't turned round and punched Charles Colville square on the nose yet. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) Absolutely gutted by this news . Complete shock . I was waiting for his return to the verdict as was Charles . Just terrible news. Beefy and Bob in that famous test got me immersed in the game . Since then he’s just always been there ... Edited December 4, 2019 by DavidM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 That's a real shock. Whether you liked him or not (and he never tried to be endearing), the great memory of that vicious and prolonged stint at Headingley in 1981 just doesn't fade. 2 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...
graveyard johnny Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 yep agree with a previous poster, an age when cricketers were household names along with other stars of darts, snooker , football, rugby etc etc - sport has been so diluted and airbrushed by greedy tv channels to the point it just blends in to the bland now, eg. its the Mersey side derby tonight, would I be able to name a single everton player? erm no! prob wouldn't fare much better with the European champions and runaway leaders, Klopp, sala , mane...….. starting to struggle now 1 see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Saint Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Rest in Peace Bob Willis. Legend 1 Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor but because we cannot satisfy the rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, Irish Saint said: Rest in Peace Bob Willis. Legend No more words needed. ☹ 1 Hull FC....The Sons of God... (Well, we are about to be crucified on Good Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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