The Daredevil 1,189 Posted July 20, 2023 I was looking for her thread, and was amazed to find out this 94-year-old icon of British television didn’t already have one. Definitely worthy enough for her own thread. Attends Tatton Park Flower Show with Barbara Knox 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,414 Posted July 20, 2023 I don't know why are you so obsessed over creating new threads, I usually don't really mind them, but it seems a bit excessive to create so many of them in such a short time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,597 Posted July 20, 2023 Thanks for letting me know about someone born in 1929 to add to my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted July 20, 2023 46 minutes ago, wannamaker said: I don't know why are you so obsessed over creating new threads, I usually don't really mind them, but it seems a bit excessive to create so many of them in such a short time. Life begins at 40 (and counting) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted July 20, 2023 6 hours ago, The Daredevil said: I was looking for her thread, and was amazed to find out this 94-year-old icon of British television didn’t already have one. Definitely worthy enough for her own thread. Attends Tatton Park Flower Show with Barbara Knox This has been discussed in the Betty Driver Soapstar thread, where it was also noted that Barlow looks great for 94 and is in no imminent danger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, RoverAndOut said: This has been discussed in the Betty Driver Soapstar thread, where it was also noted that Barlow looks great for 94 and is in no imminent danger. IIRC the same was said of Charles Aznavour (look he's still touring) and Josephine Tewson (looking very well and out and about) and both were dead within the year. There's been a few like that while I've been here. I pay no heed to the "they look really great" brigade. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted July 20, 2023 Yeah a big national figure when they reach 94 is worthy of a thread however I doubt it will be used to advocate her inclusion for DL 2024. Pete Seeger was also doing seemingly great until he died quickly at 94.Christopher Plummer and Lionel Blair were sprightly until near the end also. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,655 Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Sean said: Yeah a big national figure when they reach 94 is worthy of a thread however I doubt it will be used to advocate her inclusion for DL 2024. Pete Seeger was also doing seemingly great until he died quickly at 94.Christopher Plummer and Lionel Blair were sprightly until near the end also. I still remember my worst slip of the tongue ever on here. When the 1926 "who will be the last surviving" type poll was set up, I went with U.S. evangelist Tim LaHaye, commenting how fit and active he was for 90. Shortly afterwards, he had a massive stroke whilst playing golf and died. That was embarrassing. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted June 29 Has made a new short film. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1x6l10qp6o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted June 30 Re the news on the short film, didn't realise she's resident in Faversham, Kent - a long way from Weatherfield, on the ground and metaphorically Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted July 1 She's doing an interview on Good Morning Britain about now. Was talking in the interview about how she does yoga (in the film) and pilates (in real life). She didn't appear happy to return to Coronation Street for a one off cameo which Ed Balls suggested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted July 1 7 hours ago, Deathrace said: She's doing an interview on Good Morning Britain about now. Was talking in the interview about how she does yoga (in the film) and pilates (in real life). She didn't appear happy to return to Coronation Street for a one off cameo which Ed Balls suggested. She looks very well for her age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted July 1 12 hours ago, Deathrace said: She's doing an interview on Good Morning Britain about now. Was talking in the interview about how she does yoga (in the film) and pilates (in real life). She didn't appear happy to return to Coronation Street for a one off cameo which Ed Balls suggested. Well, officially, she's retired. She agreed to do this for a friend and former Coronation Street co-star, who wrote the part specifically for her after asking if she'd do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted July 1 4 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Well, officially, she's retired. She agreed to do this for a friend and former Coronation Street co-star, who wrote the part specifically for her after asking if she'd do it. Technically a Dinnerladies co-star. I remember Judy Flynn as the secretary from The Brittas Empire. Her catchphrase was "I'm busy" as she filed her nails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted July 2 7 hours ago, Deathrace said: Technically a Dinnerladies co-star. I remember Judy Flynn as the secretary from The Brittas Empire. Her catchphrase was "I'm busy" as she filed her nails. I'll bow to your wisdom here, although I think you'll find pretty much everyone who was in Dinnerladies was also in Corrie at some point! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted July 2 Maybe Barbara Knox could be added to the title? Also over 90 and the other half of the Mavis & Rita double act. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
