Phantom 2,533 Posted March 8, 2007 I saw this show a few times late night after the re-run of the BBC news on PBS. Can't say the show ever amused me and I am rather easy to amuse so if the whole lot of this show's cast kicked off I wouldn't exactluy be aggrieved. Oh come now. It was a brilliant show. I have seen every episode at least 20 times and can rattle of dialog from memory, sad I know. Your name is DEATH inDULUTH......you aren't helping promote tourism there are you? Is this the only enteretainment there in winter? If it's Duluth, Minnesota, then there isn't a great deal of entertainment up that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 8, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6429425.stm John Inman dies ....... I guess he's permamently free now ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted March 8, 2007 Nearly all the ex-cast members were paying tribute today, including Mollie Sugden, so she's obviously well enough to still speak her mind (after a relatively quiet spell) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted March 8, 2007 Nearly all the ex-cast members were paying tribute today, including Mollie Sugden, so she's obviously well enough to still speak her mind (after a relatively quiet spell) Not necessarily. "Benny Hill" paid tribute to Frankie Howard despite having died a few days before him. Have we actually seen Mollie make the statement or has it just been attributed to her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted March 8, 2007 I look forward to the inevitable tributes during the day. Dame Wendy Richard, the highly unacclaimed non-oscar winning actress will no doubt offer a suitably sycophantic tribute. Well predicted that man, the bitter faced old hag was wittering on Radio 4 within half an hour of the announcement... 'Lovely man - my partner and I have been visiting him daily - blessing as the end of his suffering'... (not clear if this was due to his illness or having to look at Wendy's sour mush) Pam St. Clement? Sorry, just going by the stereotypical use of the word partner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted March 8, 2007 Not necessarily. "Benny Hill" paid tribute to Frankie Howard despite having died a few days before him. Have we actually seen Mollie make the statement or has it just been attributed to her? Er.. she was on the BBC today. Looked okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weasel 2 Posted March 10, 2007 "Are You Being Served?" is one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. The innuendos, expressions, slang, and predicaments made it hilarious. The best show was when Inman was on the monitor and acting out the horse race. I laughed till I cried. "And they're off!" ...and, dang it, I thought Wendy Richard was a fox! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted April 28, 2008 I was looking for a "sitcom stars" thread, and this is the closest I got. Kris Marshall, who was in My Family, Love Actually and in a role I don't quite understand on the BT ads, is in intensive care. I also thought he was in the film Wimbledon, but that is apparently another actor, although they look very similar to me. This makes me wonder which other sitcom/soap stars could succumb to the cruel and untimely hand of fate. Jo Absolom from Eastenders David Platt Patsy Kensit June Whitfield Sonia from Eastenders The one out of Spandau Ballet The rest of My Family George and Mildred Penelope Keith Joanna Lumley Mike out of the Young Ones Actually I'm struggling to think of many sitcoms ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted April 28, 2008 I was looking for a "sitcom stars" thread, and this is the closest I got. Kris Marshall, who was in My Family, Love Actually and in a role I don't quite understand on the BT ads, is in intensive care. I also thought he was in the film Wimbledon, but that is apparently another actor, although they look very similar to me. This makes me wonder which other sitcom/soap stars could succumb to the cruel and untimely hand of fate. Jo Absolom from Eastenders David Platt Patsy Kensit June Whitfield Sonia from Eastenders The one out of Spandau Ballet The rest of My Family George and Mildred Penelope Keith Joanna Lumley Mike out of the Young Ones Actually I'm struggling to think of many sitcoms ... Mildred's long dead http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yootha_Joyce Carla Lane has outstayed her welcome. I think she should be the next to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 29, 2008 I was looking for a "sitcom stars" thread, and this is the closest I got. Kris Marshall, who was in My Family, Love Actually and in a role I don't quite understand on the BT ads, is in intensive care. I also thought he was in the film Wimbledon, but that is apparently another actor, although they look very similar to me. This makes me wonder which other sitcom/soap stars could succumb to the cruel and untimely hand of fate. Jo Absolom from Eastenders David Platt Patsy Kensit June Whitfield Sonia from Eastenders The one out of Spandau Ballet The rest of My Family George and Mildred Penelope Keith Joanna Lumley Mike out of the Young Ones Actually I'm struggling to think of many sitcoms ... We can but live in hope. I am sick to f*****g death of hearing about how she went from a size 28 to a size 2 in three weeks - she's got a terrible tit job and a face like a parrot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted April 29, 2008 Sonia from Eastenders We can but live in hope. I am sick to f*****g death of hearing about how she went from a size 28 to a size 2 in three weeks - she's got a terrible tit job and a face like a parrot. It could be argued that when you're that much of a minger, dress size is rather academic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 29, 2008 Sonia from Eastenders We can but live in hope. I am sick to f*****g death of hearing about how she went from a size 28 to a size 2 in three weeks - she's got a terrible tit job and a face like a parrot. It could be argued that when you're that much of a minger, dress size is rather academic Hear hear - I'm pig ugly, so I don't give a sh*t that I'm a size 18. I love pies. And my face proves it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 4, 2008 Wendy Richard is dying of cancer... Miss Brahms in List? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted October 4, 2008 Wendy Richard is dying of cancer... Link She's certainly 'dying of cancer', but whether she's dying of cancer is another matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 4, 2008 Wendy Richard is dying of cancer... Link She's certainly 'dying of cancer', but whether she's dying of cancer is another matter. Yeah, but what are the odds of her lasting till 31st December 2009? That's what you have to think about when it comes to DDP, Deathlist etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted October 5, 2008 I'm definitely picking her for next year. I often wondered what all the fuss was about her, she's a sh*t actress. That Albert Square death scene under the tree was the funniest thing I'd seen since she hit Arthur in the face with a frying pan for shagging Michael Aspel's wife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted October 5, 2008 I know a few things about her, she was living in the same area as my mum when she was "trying to make it." As I cant afford to be sued, I shall say no more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted October 5, 2008 Wendy Richard is dying of cancer... Link She's certainly 'dying of cancer', but whether she's dying of cancer is another matter. Yeah, but what are the odds of her lasting till 31st December 2009? That's what you have to think about when it comes to DDP, Deathlist etc... Trudi Endersby was deffo gonna be dead in 18 months, over 18 months ago. Cancer isn't always the deadpool certainty some of us might think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted October 5, 2008 I know a few things about her, she was living in the same area as my mum when she was "trying to make it."As I cant afford to be sued, I shall say no more. Wait until she dies, then dish the dirt! The dead can't sue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted October 5, 2008 BBC News updated to report she's marrying her boyfriend and starting chemo on Oct 13th, so we'll get plenty to post. More to the point, they wouldn't be bothering chemo if she was gonna be dead by Christmas anyway. So the flurry of low-hanging/joker picks may be in order, cashing in around this time next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 10, 2008 Married Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 30, 2009 Rossiters, the department store in Paignton, Devon, which is supposed to have inspired David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd to write Are You Being Served?, is shutting down after 150 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 15, 2011 Are you being Served actor Trevor Bannister has died of a heart attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted April 15, 2011 Mollie Sugden - Mrs. Slocombe - b.1922John Inman - Mr. Humphries - b.1935 (but was ill not that long ago) Trevor Bannister - 1st Mr. Lucas - b.1936 Frank Thornton - Capt. Peacock - b.1921 Wendy Richards MBE - Miss Brahms - b.1943 Nicholas Smith - Mr. Rumbold b.1934 Mr. Grainger, Young Mr. Grace and the Maintenance Guy died 1978, 1981 and 1995 respectively. So any possible candidates for deathlist in the near future. That's all but 2 gone now.Only Nicholas Smith and Frank Thornton survive Trevor Bannister is also a loss to the cast of Last of the Summer Wine.I'm sure I saw a thread for that show somewhere but I'm damned if I can find it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted April 15, 2011 Last of the Summer Wine.I'm sure I saw a thread for that show somewhere but I'm damned if I can find it! There you go Last Of The Summer Wine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
