Am I dead yet?

I thought that it was on tonight. Have I missed it? Careless Pooka! So much for me no longer posting! Pooka, not sure if it's repeated but she was on this afternoon. To be honest, I was rather shocked by her appearance

I'm waiting to hear what Pooka thought of Miss Wyatt's appearance in 'Doctors'

Can anyone look? I'd let you darling, but can this thread really cope with anymore sexual tension?

Clarissa your above him now. Your a Deathlist member. Don't even talk to this crazed fan, he sounds like a clown using ebonics over the internet. He's not your boyfriend or anything is he? WTF??? Have you actually read my posts in the 'Dickie' thread BS? I think you'll find I ain't a man - at least not the last time I looked Accept my apologies deeply. I had no idea you were a woman. Tommorow I will read through the thread and see what is going on. Again i'm sorry, I wasn't thinking. Thankfully no one else has ever said that before Tis ok, I can see your infatuation is making you oblivious to all but Lady C's posts, so I accept your heartfelt apology.

Clarissa your above him now. Your a Deathlist member. Don't even talk to this crazed fan, he sounds like a clown using ebonics over the internet. He's not your boyfriend or anything is he? WTF??? Have you actually read my posts in the 'Dickie' thread BS? I think you'll find I ain't a man - at least not the last time I looked

Clarissa! Just spotted this thread. You go girl Wasn't intending to post here again, but had to add my name to your fan club thread! Speak to you later.

Clarissa, just a quick post, compared to normal! I can't be bothered commenting on all the stuff that's been posted already. However, I do agree that this is probably not the place to be posting this sort of stuff, it is a p*ss taking forum after all, I was expecting the backlash So I reckon we pack up and move elsewhere. I wouldn't advise giving away any insider information here either. Why not come to http://p197.ezboard.com/bwhirligigtv - probably need to copy/paste. I am thinking of joining up. There is a Richard thread there in the 1950's tv section. Nowhere near as lively as here, but the good thing is you can send private messages. If you post there using your name I will get in contact via the ezboard thingie. I have no problem with people here and love the regular posters in this thread, but like I say, I think this is more a drop-in, take-the piss kind of place and should probably remain so really. I'll drop in again tomorrow maybe before I leave, so let me know if you want to join up etc.... Speak to you later.

If people are finding these posts 'dull' and 'creepy' might I suggest that you don't bother reading them? Our mistake Clarissa, we are not wishing the poor man dead, not that that's creepy at all Anyway Clarissa, I've re-read some of what I've written and I do sound a bit too bloody negative. I think your letter will definitely get to him, why wouldn't it? (our post is often late but it usually gets to its destination!) In which case, even if you don't get a reply, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that he received the letter, and no doubt he will be chuffed to bits to read it. From the feedback I got, he loves receiving mail and you sound like such a big fan and such a nice person that I'm sure he won't fail to be touched. I am probably doing him a disservice too, as he sounds like a lovely bloke and I'm sure you are completely right that he is now happy to talk about the business with him being surrounded by fellow actors and being removed from the acting world as he once knew it. I'm so sorry you've been though such a bad time, you above anyone can identify with him, and I'm sure that he wouldn't feel threatened by you at all. Sometimes I am too honest, mostly with myself, he is 'in the business' so to speak, we are just nobodies (to him) who watched his shows - sadly in the real world you don't get to meet or fall in love with celebrities, though who hasn't wished for that ?(Pooka!) I'm sure he doesn't think anyone would want to hurt him, but I expect he just can't be bothered with 'outsiders' as such, I think if I was knocking on and had been in bad health I would probably be the same. Anyway, maybe we are getting a bit too heavy . I made contact with him and it does make you feel good to know that he knows people care, you should feel the same. If I was ever fortunate enough to drive past him, I would sweet talk him into allowing us to tour his home, I would contact you like a shot, don't you worry! You'd better be on that plane! Don't worry I don't consider you to be mad, or in the same league as the two others! I don't really speak to them much now as they were a bit creepy, I just scrounge the odd photo now and then, I wouldn't mind but the really obsessed one is married with 4 kids - can you imagine, the poor bloke would bin the walking stick and run like he was DT again Hmm, 70's fashions....yes, some dreadful clothes were worn in that decade. It was his sideburns that were the best though, almost met in the middle! Larry seemed to get the better clothes to wear. He suited his hair long though. Dear God, I sound like my younger sister now. Won't have as much time to post here, but will speak to you soon

Oohh, Lady C, I don't like that I am giving you bad vibes I think I should perhaps take my leave from this place for a while. To be honest, these are my own thoughts and hard thought it is to admit, I realise that he is not going to be that interested in a 'fan' (no rude comments from the boys please!) he has always said in interviews that he hates being around people who talk about acting, so I think he would probably feel slightly uncomfortable getting close to someone who loved him as DT or RT. If he were to get close to a female again, which I suspect he probably wouldn't, I think it would be with someone who doesn't have a clue who he is and that he gets to know over a period of time and feels he can trust. He was a bit of a heart throb way back when, and probably knows all the signs when it comes to females who lust after him! I suppose that's not what you wanted me to say, but those are my thoughts, and vibes. You should write though, you are such a big fan. I don't want to go into too much detail but I have had a bit of success, although as I say I think he is a bit wary. I actually only live about an hour away from BH, although not home at the moment, and I do think about trying to see him, but I just think it might freak him out if I were to see him and tell him who I was, it might be nice for me, but for him?? It really is up to you what you do, you do seem a bit obsessed (not meant in a mocking way) but you also seem like a very cool person. I know two women, one is 37, the other 40 something, who are mad about him and have crap loads of photos and stuff (I've scrounged a few scans I might add as have no money to buy stuff), I think one of them did get to see him but she wouldn't go into it (may have been bullsh*tting!). I'm sorry to hear that you've had problems in your life, but glad that you are better now - if you do write to him I'm sure he would be happy to hear that he has helped you in some way. Good luck with the book also! As for when he looked at his best?? I would have to say the MATH years, he looked good as DT, but got a bit podgy - he seemed to age quite a bit after he and Tessa got involved , love does that to you sometimes! I am not that familiar with his later work, have seen some of Me and My Girl and saw him on a talk show I think but that's about it. I wasn't looking below the waist in APG's but one of the obsessed girls made comments about it and posted some pics to me, tut tut! Worryingly both these girls live in London I think Mr O should seriously consider getting a panic room installed at BH! I will get FC address for you once I get back home. Sorry, got carried away with the smilies, had younger siblings staying with me last week, bad influences they are!

Lady C am just about to go to bed so this may be even more rushed then usual! Yes, shift work (feel free to remove the f) can be a drag, am tired constantly - I don't always do late shifts though so may post at a more reasonable hour. I will get the fan club address for you, but have heard rumours that it may no longer be in use Will check it out. Kenneth Branagh sounds nice, I've heard that about him before actually. Of course he is in good health unlike Richard but it is still nice of him to do that. I have managed to get some messages to him, my advice is not to be too personal (although up to you obviously) I get the impression that he gets a bit uncomfortable if he feels 'stalked' I do feel that Bernard may have been protecting him a bit, the 'stroke' stories change by the minute, seems some people are told he did have one, others told he didn't? If he struggles to reply to mail that does give the impression that there has been a big problem somewhere along the line, although from what I've been told, he is wary of responding, think he does just want to be left in peace, bless. I would probably not dwell too much on telling him you feel sad for him or anything, I think being positive would be a better way to go (again though only my advice). I don't think he's been depressed his whole life, he seemed like quite a happy little boy and young adult. I think the problems began after his 1st marriage failed, got worse after the break up with Tessa and then he finally went over the edge after the 2nd divorce. The alcohol has obviously had a very bad effect, it's sad he still looked pretty good in 1995, but went downhill very quickly. Someone I email has a photo of him from 2001, and he looks shocking and really unhappy. Like I say, I would love to meet him, but it would be so sad to see him like that, although he's much happier now. By all accounts he hates being approached by people he doesn't know so I've left it at that, would hate to get a one-fingered salute that would depress me no end. I'm surprised you still have those feelings about him as you seemed to be quite shocked by his appearance! Wouldn't bother me! He does get a lot of friends who visit, including a few female friends, so I will say no more! re: Au pair Girls. It was quite funny seeing Miss Drake towering over him, he must only be about 5"7! They had to get 5"4 Michael Deeks to be his co-star in DT after all. Always thought he should have been the one called 'Randy' though don't you?! Did you notice that he wouldn't look below her face when she stripped off totally? Obviously didn't want to get the horn, although in a few shots I've a feeling he already did

(hands up) I have. Yes, Richard sure had his hands full in this film didn't he? Noticeable that only the women were naked in this film not the men. Do you think our man was thrown in the cold water to stop him getting too aroused by Miss Drake? Don't think he'll have taken too much persuading to do that film somehow, do you? There is another film he did made by the same producers called, ' Can You Keep It Up For a Week' (classy), he played a gay man in it and was actually quite convincing. Rather strange watching the ladies man touching up a bloke. Glad to be of help Pooka . Miss Wyatt is in this weeks Tv Times, a small photo, still looking rather lovely, but oddly also slightly reminiscent of Martina Navratilova, according to a friend.

Did anyone else know that Normie was told to leave BH because he kept wandering into other residents rooms? He was meant to be having a trial stay, with the view to moving in for good in December but ended up leaving early because the other residents weren't too happy Think it was a bit of a storm in a teacup, he'll probably still be moving in, but it made me laugh. Wonder who he was walking in on?

Hello again! Have dragged myself from my bed to post, rather addictive little place isn't it? Sodding shiftwork means I can only really post at night, which means Lady C and I will be the only ones awake I'd imagine. Hi Pooka, you scoundrel. Do you know where Miss Wyatt lives? In London I believe. Very private woman , but I'm guessing you are aware that she is guest starring in 'Doctors' on Wednesday on BBC1? No doubt you'll be taping it to watch over and over again, of course I could be wrong Lady C do you want his fanclub address? I can get it for you, suprised you weren't given it by BH, seems that's the best course of action. I think he gets to read all the letters he receives when they go there, I remember reading that he doesn't usually reply because of his illness, worth a shot though- if nothing else you'll know he knows that you care. Vinegar T*ts seems to have some inside info, the news about Richard being unwell recently wasn't posted online as far as I know? I would like to meet him, but I don't know how I'd feel if he was in a really bad way, it would be hard to deal with I think I think sending a letter is the best thing to do, the matron says he is chuffed to know people still care, he seems quite surprised by it bless him. , don't know about Tessa and Dennis. She was in love with Tony B at the time, but you never know. Richard was very much scarred by his 1st marriage, lasted 8 months or something? Kept saying he wanted kids but not marriage after that. Know very little about the 2nd wife, don't know if she was in the business or not, would like to know how long they were together. Seems he had a bad breakup with Tessa but they have remained very good friends, probably a lot to do with their son. I reckon he must have or have had someone on the go at BH, 3 years is a long time to go without! Lots of waitresses and carers there, I also wouldn't mind seeing if the old charmer still had it in him - especially after someone showed me a pic of him in his undies from the MATH film (not the less flattering one from the series), Dickie seems quite appropriate! Think he is done with relationships though.

Hi again Lady C! I haven't quoted you as I'd take up too much room (did I mention that I ramble?) Richard is 'shown' his emails and tells the staff what he wants to say in reply. I think letters are best sent to his fan club though. From what I've heard they are very strict about who can contact or visit him, if you aren't friends or family forget it, which is nice in a way as he must feel comfortable there. I'm sure he loves the letters though, who wouldn't want to hear people praising you, not that I'd ever know. Yes, Richard gets the blame for that 'affair' even though it was Tessa who was still officially married not him! They worked on 'Doctor At Large' in that one episode, but she was engaged to Tony at the time and his marriage to his first wife was just ending, so I doubt they got together then. Funnily enough though, Tessa had starred in a film with his best mate Dennis Waterman the year before, and was semi-naked throughout, I reckon Dennis probably tipped Richard off that he'd be working with a nice looking bird! He seems to have had commitment issues big time, wasn't that why him and Tessa broke up because he wouldn't marry her? Do you know when he married his 2nd wife? Seems odd to me that he wouldn't marry Tessa, the mother of his child, but then a few years later married someone else? I wonder if anyone has taken his fancy at BH? You sound very nice, I'm sure he'd approve! I started watching MATH and then found some Dick Turpin mags and that was it. I watched Robin's Nest as a kid and always knew who he was, let's face it he was on ITV from 1971-1991 almost without a break, but only started to like him over the last year or so. I actually think his best work was in the 'Doctor' series, he was bloody good in that despite what others here may say He was good in DT too, but think he was stereotyped too much by then and was destined to only be offered comedy roles. Anyway, I'm off to bed. No doubt speak to you again soon.

Hello all! I have been reading this thread for quite a while and have also decided to 'out' myself as a Dicki...er Richard fan (can't bring myself to call him that either!) I contacted Brinsworth a while ago, although like Lady C, a friend had previously also received a nice, but rather blunt reply. I had a bit more joy, but wasn't able to contact Richard directly. I have spoken to someone who said that although he is a lovely bloke and is very flattered that people still ask about him, he doesn't like being approached by people and the staff at BH are fully aware of his wishes and do all they can to protect his privacy. He rarely, if ever, replies to mail either. I think he does just want to be left alone, but Lady C - are you young(ish), slim, blonde and pretty? If so I wouldn't give up hope In fact if you tick even one of those boxes you may well be in there. If not Pooka should be interested! By the way, I have some info re; the Richard/Tessa/Tony story. Please feel free to correct me here, as I was barely out of nappies at the time, but my Uncle actually knew a friend of Blackburn's and I also read a TV Times article from the 80's that confirms that it was actually Blackburn who started seeing someone after he separated from Tessa, before she started seeing Richard. They separated in the Spring/Summer of 1976 (before she started work on Robin's Nest) and he began seeing someone, then in 1977 the rumours started about Richard and Tessa, although neither would admit it until she moved in/got pregnant by him in 1979. I wonder why all this 'affair' stuff is such a big deal, if she left Blackburn before she even started working with Richard, why was there such a big scandal made of it? I can only assume it was because they weren't actually divorced. Tessa herself was so livid with the press that she has always refused interviews unless promoting a series. In the TV Times article old rug-head admitted that he had been seeing someone while he was separated and said that Richard was "a really nice man". Anyone have any other info? Also (apologies can't remember who posted) how did you hear about Richard being too unwell to attend the Thora Hird ceremony? He must have been pretty bad not to attend something that took place where he lives - hope he's ok. Jeez, didn't realise how much I'd rambled, shift work does that to you - I'm out of here!