maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted October 6, 2005 Ageing 'British' actor - despite being born in Dublin 11 June 1919. Two of his sons have committed suicide by shooting themselves in the head in the last few years. The most recent a couple of weeks back. RT looked manly enough in The Dam Busters but surely, an ageing luvvie can only take so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 304 Posted October 6, 2005 I expect to see him playing "Old Codger" in BBC1's Doctors soon, then - that was Tony Britton's lot yesterday. Don't wait up, indeed ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted October 6, 2005 He'd steal every scene in Last of the Summer Wine as some retired army type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3minutes2midnight 1 Posted October 6, 2005 technically, maryportfuncity, Dublin was still part of the UK in 1919. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted October 6, 2005 Good point, but it highlights the man's age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurker of Death Posted October 6, 2005 He's supposed to be giving a talk on the filming of the Dambusters and his own role in the war in Woodhall Spa (where the Dambusters were based and where I live) in the next few weeks. Shall I see if I can get a photo to spot any potential signs of impending bucket kicking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 6, 2005 Shall I see if I can get a photo to spot any potential signs of impending bucket kicking? Please do! regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted October 6, 2005 He's supposed to be giving a talk on the filming of the Dambusters and his own role in the war in Woodhall Spa (where the Dambusters were based and where I live) in the next few weeks. Shall I see if I can get a photo to spot any potential signs of impending bucket kicking? Better still, nip up for an autograph at the end, and open with the time-honoured greeting of "How are you doing?" Then report back to us with the answer. DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurker of Death Posted October 6, 2005 I'll give it my best shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted October 6, 2005 He's supposed to be giving a talk on the filming of the Dambusters and his own role in the war in Woodhall Spa (where the Dambusters were based and where I live) in the next few weeks. Shall I see if I can get a photo to spot any potential signs of impending bucket kicking? Better still, nip up for an autograph at the end, and open with the time-honoured greeting of "How are you doing?" Then report back to us with the answer. DWB Isn't that, well, sort of cheating slightly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 6, 2005 Isn't that, well, sort of cheating slightly? If it gets us the desired information, no. After all information gathering isn't cheating, is it? If the conversation proved lethal to Todd, however, yes. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted October 6, 2005 Just don't after the kids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurker of Death Posted October 7, 2005 Even if I happened to accidently rapidly deflate the balloon I was holding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
