Grim_Rita 4 Posted March 11, 2005 The Irish Comedian died last night, aged 68. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/t...dio/4340115.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest One Man Jury Posted March 11, 2005 The Irish Comedian died last night, aged 68. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/t...dio/4340115.stm May his God go with him. One of the greats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted March 11, 2005 The Irish Comedian died last night, aged 68. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/t...dio/4340115.stm Sheesh, there's a turn up for the books. I was only thinking about him a couple of days ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_viva voce Posted March 11, 2005 No longer "At Large" then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 304 Posted March 11, 2005 I enjoyed his show in the 70s, but as he'd been off the TV for so long I wasn't sure if he was still alive. Bit like Stanley Baxter really. Does anyone know how he lost his finger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted March 11, 2005 Does anyone know how he lost his finger? He was on the radio very recently and although I only heard a small part he did mention that he was chopping wood with his father. His father thought that Dave would move his finger, Dave thought his father would not swing the axe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted March 11, 2005 Re: his finger, it was a running joke with him and he told several stories and gags about it, the one about his dad chopping wood being one the best. Others included waking up alone in a supposedly haunted cottage, feeling something crawling up the blankets, grabbing and biting it and ending up losing a finger. He also claimed it had been shot off, lost up his nose and..... He was a secretive man so maybe someone will give us the definitive account now he's not around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain smith Posted March 11, 2005 desperately sad news..what a unique talent.great man. the world is a poorer place without him.R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted March 11, 2005 Goodnight and may his god go with him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted March 11, 2005 Re: his finger, it was a running joke with him and he told several stories and gags about it, the one about his dad chopping wood being one the best. Others included waking up alone in a supposedly haunted cottage, feeling something crawling up the blankets, grabbing and biting it and ending up losing a finger. He also claimed it had been shot off, lost up his nose and..... He was a secretive man so maybe someone will give us the definitive account now he's not around. The real story behind the loss of his finger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted March 11, 2005 What a shame - 68's no age really even for all the smokin' and drinkin'. His son went to the same school as me. Great man - let's hope for many re-runs on the TV... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted March 11, 2005 Great man - let's hope for many re-runs on the TV... Certainly a 20th century classic performer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted March 11, 2005 One of the best and funniest comics around. Will be sadly missed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 11, 2005 Someone mentioned Stanley Baxter. He hasn't been seen for a bit either. One to think about for 2006 perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadget 17 Posted March 11, 2005 One of the funniest men of the 20th century!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,911 Posted March 11, 2005 Sheesh, there's a turn up for the books. I was only thinking about him a couple of days ago. Me too, how weird. Always liked his work. He was quite sexy in a funny sort of way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted March 12, 2005 Dave Allen was one of the best comedians around. He has left behind a lasting legacy that will be a very hard act to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted March 23, 2018 Biopic incoming: CIA Guy as Allen I can take or leave, but Simon Day as Lew Grade is genius casting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
