Teddy 21 Posted August 15, 2005 Still nothing on the BBC entertainment web site page. This is a disgrace,I have made a formal complaint to the BBC, they are tossers. I do hope you also informed them that their delay in announcing his death had led to some debate on this forum. Might get some more publicity for DL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted August 15, 2005 I do hope you also informed them that their delay in announcing his death had led to some debate on this forum. Might get some more publicity for DL If you want publicity put Pete Doherty on next year and write to the Sun saying how Pete is the youngest candidate on DL yet. They like crappy storys like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 16, 2005 By the way IMDB now reports him as being dead too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted August 16, 2005 I will have tyo admit that I had not heard of him until today either. have seen him in Zulu though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted August 16, 2005 I will have tyo admit that I had not heard of him until today either. have seen him in Zulu though. ditto. A bit mean of the Beeb not to have given mad propz to either DL.net or Mr. TF for clueing them in. Another reason to question the fairness/validity of the TV licence fee. It's the 21st century for goodness sake. Do people in other first world countries have to pay this ridiculous cost? Here's an idea BBC, put some ads on. We'll just change channel or fast forward through them like we do on every other station. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted August 16, 2005 Its a good job you had me to let you all know the news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted August 17, 2005 Belatedly ans obituary did appear in The Times this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted August 17, 2005 I suspect the Trots at the beeb thought that Zulu is a bit "inappropriate" in this enlightened age... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diana Blackwell Posted August 18, 2005 Zulu actor James Booth dies at 77 Veteran British actor James Booth, star of Zulu, has died at the age of 77. Born in Croydon, Surrey, in 1927, the Rada-trained actor began his career on the stage at London's Old Vic theatre before being cast in the 1964 classic. But his portrayal of Private Henry Hook as a thieving drunk would later inspire a campaign to restore the reputation of the Victoria Cross-winning soldier. Booth divided his time between America and the UK, achieving success in later life in the cult US TV show Twin Peaks. His role in Twin Peaks, as ex-convict Ernie Niles, followed appearances in Minder and Bergerac and a recurring role in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Earlier this year he filmed a small role as a 'grumpy old man' in Keeping Mum, a comedy starring Rowan Atkinson and Dame Maggie Smith. Leading light According to his widow Paula, with whom he had two sons and two daughters, he passed away peacefully at his Essex home on 11 August. Born David Geeves-Booth, the former soldier trained at Rada with Albert Finney, Richard Harris and Peter O'Toole. He subsequently became a leading light at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop at Stratford East, in London, where he played the lead in the Lionel Bart musical Fings Ain't Wot They Used To Be. His other films credits include Sparrers Can't Sing alongside Barbara Windsor and The Trials of Oscar Wilde with Peter Finch. Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/ente...ilm/4155876.stm Published: 2005/08/16 11:26:19 GMT © BBC MMV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sophie Posted January 24, 2006 he died???? i met him in july 2005, spent a couple of days with him for a tv show called sailing buy. he was such a nice old man, very funny. met his wife i think too. aw sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted January 24, 2006 he died???? i met him in july 2005, spent a couple of days with him for a tv show called sailing buy. he was such a nice old man, very funny. met his wife i think too. aw sad. Think of it like this. Although it's sad for you, the worms are laughing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted January 24, 2006 he died???? i met him in july 2005, spent a couple of days with him for a tv show called sailing buy. he was such a nice old man, very funny. met his wife i think too. aw sad. That may be one of the best thread revivals ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted January 24, 2006 he died???? i met him in july 2005, spent a couple of days with him for a tv show called sailing buy. he was such a nice old man, very funny. met his wife i think too. aw sad. Think of it like this. Although it's sad for you, the worms are laughing. Do worms laugh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted January 24, 2006 Only if you tickle them in the middle to see which end is their head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted January 24, 2006 he died???? i met him in july 2005, spent a couple of days with him for a tv show called sailing buy. he was such a nice old man, very funny. met his wife i think too. aw sad. That may be one of the best thread revivals ever. I concur. Great resurrection. Gutted for sophie, though... I hope she wasn't harbouring any grudge over the lack of christmas card from the late Mr. Booth. I imagine that one or more of our DLers are keeping a secret tally of the best thread-revivals. Anyone? Anyone?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diana Blackwell 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Sophie, Wow, you met James and his wife? I would SO love to learn more about your meeting, as well as the TV show (never heard of Sailing Buy). Would you please, please, please email me privately? I'd adore putting some of your recollections on my James Booth tribute website. Please do drop me a line: diana@odorofpears.com. Best, Diana www.jamesbooth.org Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted January 24, 2006 That is actually a serious post. I'm in shock. Boothy was a good guy though, if a little limited in his acting ability. Another case of death makes the heart grow fonder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brinsworth House Baiter 12 Posted January 24, 2006 Sophie, Wow, you met James and his wife? I would SO love to learn more about your meeting, as well as the TV show (never heard of Sailing Buy). Would you please, please, please email me privately? I'd adore putting some of your recollections on my James Booth tribute website. Please do drop me a line: diana@odorofpears.com. Best, Diana www.jamesbooth.org Oh dear... fancy posting your e-mail address on here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted January 24, 2006 Sophie, Wow, you met James and his wife? I would SO love to learn more about your meeting, as well as the TV show (never heard of Sailing Buy). Would you please, please, please email me privately? I'd adore putting some of your recollections on my James Booth tribute website. Please do drop me a line: diana@odorofpears.com. Best, Diana www.jamesbooth.org Oh dear... fancy posting your e-mail address on here... I've had a really good sniff around our fruitbowl and they don't really smell of much. Bananas on the other hand.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Himler Posted January 25, 2006 hmm a see a few SPAM adverts heading her way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
