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Liverpool born singer, musician and songwriter Billy Fury died aged just 42 from a heart attack on this day 40 years ago in 1983.Rheumatic fever as a child is thought to have been a significant contributing factor in weakening his heart. His many hit songs include Halfway to paradise, Wondrous place and its only make believe.

I think I am going to have to indulge in a marathon session of catching up with The Archers as I feel really out of it with this huge development in the storyline.

Gosh it does not seem like it has been nearly a year since Jennifer (Angela Piper) featured in an episode. Now I think about it I am aware she has been appearing less and her sister Lillian has been appearing more, carrying the baton if you like for storyline that require someone from that part of the Archer family to make an appearance. But a year. Time really does fly.

Sylvia Sims a 'hit' for me in this pool.

I tend to listen to The Archers about 3 weeks behind on BBC RADIO Iplayer. At one point last year I got a bit behind and I think I missed about 4 episodes that went past the available to listen date so I am not actually sure were Peggy is? My memorys understanding was she last featured after starting to have a monument commissioned in the local church for Natasha and Toms twins and that she still lived at home but wasn't featured but I could be wrong. I suspect some health issue will be referenced in relation to Peggys absence but her sage wise owl words and sentiments will be read out in the church or by a family member from a in sympathy card or message on the flowers etc. I would love June Spencer to pop back but deep down I know that I am not thinking realistically!

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/what-to-listen-to/jennifer-aldridges-sudden-death-end-era-archers-icon/ Actress Angela Piper 78 , retires from The Archers and acting after 60 years on the show. Her character Jennifer died of a heart attack whilst on a Spa holiday. June Spencer who played Jennifer's mother Peggy left the show last year-although Peggy was not killed of but the character is basically offscreen now. Will she return to the radio soap for her daughters funeral ? I wonder if Angela retired for health reasons? That is three long standing female characters who have left in less than a year, Peggy, Shula and Jennifer. Please stay put Patricia Greene and Carole Boyd!!

I think you are right. Last year was a record year for the DDP and I predict we will again see the record be surpassed.

On this day six years ago in 2017, american actress Barbara Hale died aged 94. Barbara was best known for playing Perry Masons legal secretary Della Street throughout the series/tv movies long run over decades. Although before her time playing alongside Raymond Burr in Perry Mason, Barbara also starred in a number of movies, starting during the 1940s and so was part of the golden age of Hollywood. Movies included, Lady Luck (1946), The Boy with green hair, The Oklahoman (1957) and The Lone hand (1953) opposite Joel McCrea.

Northern Irish football manager and former player Brendan Rodgers celebrates his 50th birthday today. He is currently the manager of Leicester City.

On this day 5 years ago in 2018 ,american composer for film, television and Broadway John Morris , died aged 91. He worked with Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder.

British guitarist Andy Cox, who was part of late 1970s British ska band The Beat and latterly group The Fine young cannibals, celebrates his 67th birthday today.

@ladyfiona and @diego have scored points as Paris Hilton has become a mum.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11673647/Paris-Hiltons-baby-surprise-Simple-Life-heiress-41-shocks-fans-announcing-arrival-newborn.html Paris Hilton has announced the birth of her son via surrogacy.

On this day 31 years ago in 1992 , american model and jewellery designer Tina Chow, who was considered a fashion icon of the 1970s and 1980s, died aged 41 from AIDS.

Canadian actor Michael Ontkean, probably best known for playing Sheriff Harry Truman in hit american cult drama series Twin Peaks, celebrates his 77th birthday today.

He seems to laugh it off to be fair. He said it happened a lot at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool last year when many locals thought he was Mick Lynch! He has also praised Mick Lynch as good in interviews.

Princess Caroline of Monaco , also known as Caroline Princess of Hanover -via her marriage, celebrates her 66th birthday today. Eldest child of the late Grace Kelly and Rainier of Monaco and the heir presumptive to the throne of Monaco until her brother Albert was born .

On this day 40 years ago in 1983, former England and Northamptonshire cricketer Fred Bakewell died aged 74.

An outbreak of foot n mouth disease - that postponed the 2001 election if I recall correctly?

I was listening to one of Iain Dale's political podcasts earlier and he revealed that someone asked him on a London train to pose for a selfie with them, after initially mistaking him for rail union boss Mick Lynch!, and while chatting with the guy he revealed to Iain that only a matter of days earlier he had met Liz Truss too and asked the previously normally selfie addicted Liz Truss to pose with him for a selfie after having a chat with her and she flatly refuse and nearly ran a mile kind of thing! Liz Truss now refuses to pose for selfies presumably fearing a backlash. What a turnaround.

Well this is properly 1996 equivalent so next year could be quite eventful..?

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23267938.former-middlesbrough-councillor-bob-brady-dies-aged-83/ Long serving Middlesbrough Labour councillor and former Deputy Mayor Bob Brady has died aged 83.

This government does have a very end of days -John Major 1994-1997 feel to it.

No rush at all to know @Death Impends @gcreptile but do we know if in this years pool anyone else got 58 unique picks or even higher please?

American actress, singer and dancer Chita Rivera celebrates her 90th birthday today.