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MasterList @Captain Hemlock Alice (TV Series 1976–1985) Polly Holliday b.1937 Linda Lavin b.1937 Diane Ladd b.1935 Subs: Celia Weston b.1951 Victoria Carroll b.1941 @Bibliogryphon Babylon 5 (TV Series 1993–1998) Walter Koenig b.1936 Robert Foxworth b.1941 Jim Norton b.1938 Subs: Peter Jurasik b.1950 Aki Aleong b.1934 @diego Batman (TV Series 1966–1968) Julie Newmar b.1933 Terry Moore b.1929 Hit # 3: Glynis Johns (1923-2024, 100 yrs old, natural causes) Jan. 4th Subs: Leslie Parrish b.1935 Monte Landis b.1933 @gcreptile BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series 1950–1959) Virginia McKenna b.1931 Hit #11: Kenneth Cope (1931-2024, 93 yrs old, old age/COPD) Sept. 11th Hit #12: David Graham (1925-2024, 99 yrs old, old age) Sept. 20th Subs: Joan Plowright b.1929 Roland Curram b.1932 @sodoffbaldrick Blackadder (1983-1989) Brian Blessed b.1936 Rowan Atkinson b.1955 Tony Robinson b.1946 Subs: Tim McInnerny b.1956 Robert East b.1943 @time Boon (TV Series 1986–1992) David Daker b.1935 Tony Caunter b.1937 Hit # 2: Brigit Forsyth (1940-2023, 83 yrs old, natural causes) Dec. 1st Subs: Oliver Smith b.1952 Benny Young b.1949 @YoungWillz Celebrity Big Brother (TV Series 2001 James Whale b.1951 Linda Nolan b.1959 Amanda Barrie b.1935 Subs: Paddy Doherty b.1959 Michael Barrymore b.1952 @TheSpinosaurus Cluedo (TV Series 1990–1993) Richard Wilson b.1936 Stephanie Beacham b.1947 Hit # 4: Michael Jayston (1935-2024, 88 yrs old, "short illness") Feb. 5th Subs Rula Lenska b.1947 Robin Ellis b.1942 @GuyFromFuture Coronation Street (TV Series 1960 Cherylee Houston b.1974 Amanda Barrie b.1935 Prunella Scales b.1991 Subs: Jane Cox b.1952 Stephanie Cole b.1941 @ladyfiona Doctor Who (TV Series 1963–1989) + Doctor Who (TV Series 2005 Tom Baker b.1934 Hit #8: William Russell (1924-2024, 99 yrs old, pneumonia) June 3rd Hit #10: Ysanne Churchman (1925-2024, 99 yrs old, old age) July 4th Subs: Eleanor Bron b.1938 Jean Marsh b.1934 @JoeMoneypenny EastEnders (TV Series 1985 Rudolph Walker b.1939 Pam St. Clement b.1942 Maggie Steed b.1946 Subs: Jamila Massey b.1934 Dalip Tahil b.1952 @Evil Grimace G.I. Joe (TV Series 1985–1986) Michael Bell b.1938 Arthur Burghardt b.1947 Keone Young b.1947 Subs: Kene Holiday b.1949 Robert Remus b.1948 @CaptainChorizo Gilmore Girls (TV Series 2000–2007) Biff Yeager b.1942 Marion Ross b.1928 Sally Struthers b.1947 Subs: Dakin Matthews b.1940 Kelly Bishop b.1944 @Famous6Eva Grace Under Fire (TV Series 1993–1998) Valri Bromfield b.1949 Paul Dooley b.1928 Dave Thomas b.1949 Subs: Brett Butler b.1958 Nick Di Paolo b.1962 @Commtech Sio Bibble Have I Got News for You (TV Series 1990 Brian Blessed b.1936 Tom Baker b.1934 John Prescott b.1938 Subs: Richard Wilson b.1936 David Steel b.1938 @YorkshireBanker Holby City (TV Series 1999–2022) Ram John Holder b.1934 Garry Cooper b.1955 Murray Head b.1946 Subs: Paul Hawkyard b.? Judy Loe b.1947 @Grimgrass Keeping Up Appearances (TV Series 1990–1995) Peter Cellier b.1928 Patricia Routledge b.1929 David Griffin b.1943 Subs: Judy Cornwell b.1940 Anna Dawson b.1937 @wannamaker Knight Rider (TV Series 1982–1986) William Daniels b.1927 Alan Oppenheimer b.1930 Hit # 6: Barbara Rush (1927-2024, 97 yrs old, dementia) March 31st Subs: John Considine b.1935 Michael D. Roberts b.1947 @RoverAndOut Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series 1973–2010) Brian Murphy b.1932 Keith Clifford b.1938 Hit #11: Kenneth Cope (1931-2024, 93 yrs old, old age/COPD) Sept. 11th Subs: Mike Grady b.1946 Philip Jackson b.1948 @Spade_Cooley Neighbours (TV Series 1985 Tom Oliver b.1938 Ian 'Molly' Meldrum b.1943 Hit # 1: Johnny Ruffo (1988-2023, 35 yrs old, brain cancer) Nov. 10th Subs: Kate Keltie b.1986 Tony Bonner b.1943 @markb4 Newhart (TV Series 1982–1990) William Sanderson b.1944 Steven Kampmann b.1947 Hit #9: Bob Newhart (1929-2024, 94 yrs old, undisclosed illnesses) July 18th Subs: Jeff Doucette b.1947 Julia Duffy b.1951 @CalebH Prisoner (TV Series 1979–1986) Elspeth Ballantyne b.1939 Maggie Millar b.1941 Don Barker b.1939 Subs: Lesley Baker b.1944 Janet Andrewartha (1951-2024, 72 yrs old, cancer) July 26th @tracy Recess (TV Series 1997–2001) John Astin b.1930 Ronnie Schell b.1931 Hit #7: Dabney Coleman (1932-2024, 92 yrs old, heart failure) May 16th Subs: Paul Willson b.1945 James Earl Jones (1931-2024, 93 yrs old, old age) Sept. 9th @Perhaps Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series 1967–1973) Ruth Buzzi b.1936 Roddy Maude-Roxby b.1930 Hit #8: Bob Newhart (1929-2024, 94 yrs old, undisclosed illnesses) July 18th Subs: Jo Anne Worley b.1937 Willie Tyler b.1940 @polar duck Schlitz Playhouse (TV Series 1951–1959) Marilyn Erskine b.1926 June Lockhart b.1925 Steven Terrell b.1929 Subs: Angie Dickinson b.1931 Jean Allison (1929-2024, 94 yrs old, unknown) Feb. 28th @justonecornetto Soap (TV Series 1977–1981) Allan Miller b.1929 Ron Rifkin b.1939 Nita Talbot b.1930 Subs: Michael Fairman b.1934 Richard McKenzie (1930-2023, 93 yrs old, unknown) Dec. 1st @Toast The Bill (TV Series 1984–2010) Peter Ellis b.1937 Elizabeth Kelly b.1921 John Woodvine b.1929 Subs: Davyd Harries b.1937 Tony Caunter b.1937 @Handrejka The Darling Buds of May (TV Series 1991–1993) Arthur White b.1933 Hit # 4: Michael Jayston (1935-2024, 88 yrs old, "short illness") Feb. 5th Hit #5: Michael Culver (1938-2024, 85 yrs old, cancer) Feb. 27th Subs: David Jason b.1940 Rachel Bell b.1950 @Lewd_Squirrel WWE Raw (TV Series 1993 Vince McMahon b.1945 Linda McMahon b.1948 Hulk Hogan b.1953 Subs: Jim Duggan b.1954 Robert Remus b.1948 @MariNisia The X-Files (TV Series 1993–2018) Jerry Hardin b.1929 Charles Cioffi b.1935 Robert Ito b.1931 Subs: William B. Davis b.1938 Roy Thinnes b.1938

You're probably right, but I'd say it defeats the purpose of a sweepstake if there can be multiple winners. All the other sweepstakes we have don't allow people to choose the same date.

Martti Ahtisaari a hit for me, Time & Grimgrass. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-12635019/Finnish-Nobel-peace-laureate-Ahtisaari-dies-86.html

Yeah. I propose a general strike if this doesn’t happen.

While I'm here, film of the week was "The Great Escaper", Michael Caine's farewell picture and Glenda Jackson's posthumous release. While on paper, it may seem like your classic British eccentric tale, told to humorous effect, it was actually much more nuanced than that, touching on old age, the fragility of life, the memories we create, the guilt we carry and the secrets we hide away. Both Caine and Jackson are superb but the supporting cast do a great job too. Yes, it has a little of the classic British caper about it, but it goes far beyond that. An excellent way for two screen legends to bow out.

Mr Peter Booooone, Tory MP, recommended for suspension from the House for 6 weeks for bullying and sexual misconduct. Bone by name....? https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2023/october-2023/independent-expert-panel-recommends-suspending-peter-bone-mp-for-bullying-and-sexual-misconduct/

16/Oct/2023 54 KLF ft. Tammy Wynette — Justified And Ancient 48 Haddaway — What Is Love 35 Guns N' Roses — Knockin' On Heaven's Door 33 Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé — Barcelona 32 Arrested Development — People Everyday 31 Kris Kross — Jump 30 Michael Jackson — Give In To Me 30 Dr Alban — It's My Life 28 Urban Cookie Collective — The Key, The Secret 26 Ce Ce Peniston — Finally (Re-Issue) 24 Janet Jackson — That's The Way Love Goes 21 Shut Up And Dance — Raving I'm Raving 21 Elton John & Kiki Dee — True Love 20 Kylie Minogue — Give Me Just A Little More Time 20 Bitty McLean — It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes) 20 Cappella — U Got 2 Let The Music 19 Shanice — I Love Your Smile 19 Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson ft. Bell Biv Devoe & Ralph Tresvant — The Best Things In Life Are Free 13 M People ft. Liz Truss — Moving On Up 11 Def Leppard — Let's Get Rocked 10 Pet Shop Boys — Go West +4 09 The Temptations — My Girl (Re-Issue) -1 06 Undercover — Baker Street -5

Vent at trains. I need overground trains to have last trains home after midnight on a weekend because they don't realise people like to have a nice evening or say...an artist runs over and doesn't finish until 11pm. My last train home was at 11.39pm. Thankfully I caught it but it's ridiculous. Now vent at London Palladium: Doors opened at 7pm, allowed everyone in but then didn't allow anyone to take a seat for a while. This caused a crush in reception area and nobody knew what we were lining up for. My friend got claustraphobic and ended up having a panic attack until I got a member of staff to get her some water and let us in early. Things turned ok in the end but it was bad queue management.

Introspection is a great first step. Many, many, many people support Palestine as they want a peaceful, two-state situation, not because they support terrorists. Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel have done Palestine zero favours. Just have a breather and a proper read before you jump the gun and make an enormous dong of yourself.

If the information is accurate who gives a shit?

Paula Wilcox (recently seen in Upstart Crow) looks great. Brian Murphy is lucid, but definitely looks his age. Seen with a bevvy in his hand at times. Sally Thomsett was caked in make up and looked a bit shaky. She is very active on the Muskboard though.

Gerry Ryan, former Ireland international and Brighton & Hove Albion forward, has died aged 68. Played in the old first division for B&HA and also appeared in the cup final of 1983.

I love the Pet Shop Boys but Go West is cringe.

Are we allowed to pick a date already chosen by someone else? October 24th 2024 looks likeliest as the last Thursday before the clocks go back. The economy might have picked up slightly by then but I doubt it will make much difference.

Me every time this thread is updated:

No, not that way... This way, please.

you never heard that way before?

From Derek Draper to Shane MacGowan.... he seems to have stabilized: https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/11434938/shane-macgowan-major-health-update-determined-hospital/ He was also devastated that he missed Sinead O'Connor's funeral: https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/celebs/shane-macgowans-devastated-miss-sinead-27868992

The peanut event photo above happened last month

Late last year - https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2023/04/03/before-entering-hospice-jimmy-carter-joined-his-grandsons-scout-troop-on-a-walk/

100-year old deceased man has a nasty surprise left. After he died the house he left was emptied. Someone threw some trash in a fire not knowing what it was. Turned out to be about 20 kilos of explosives. I guess the man had a hobby of collecting WW2 ordnance.

Ryuzo Yanagimachi, who successfully cloned mice in 1997, dead at 95.

Man shoots wife while installing TV "The Missouri man fired the shot from inside the room following a number of unsuccessful attempts to punch a hole through the exterior wall using other means ... Officials are still deliberating over whether to charge Ronald Long over the death of his wife who, apparently unbeknownst to him, was standing outside the house when he fired the gun."