Visitor For Mr Edmonds 1 Posted November 8, 2012 No-one can replace Clive Dunn (especially as we've not yet given him time to rise again), however if we need a classic English actor to adopt and cherish, I'd like to nominate Bernard Hepton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted November 8, 2012 btw great write up on the front page whoever did it . As to what will be the best tribute all i can say is we will think of something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted November 8, 2012 Well I never! We're a bit cut off in Godot Towers so only just heard the news. I found this celebrity age tracker (they haven't heard yet either) that tells you how old other members of the cast of Dad's Army would have been. Private Godfrey would have been 116. James Beck (Private Walker) has been dead nearly 40 years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 32 Posted November 9, 2012 Sad news. I agree with OoO though, this truly is the beginning of the end. Panic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 9, 2012 I'm surprised no-one thought of 'Clive's Done' as a headline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,162 Posted November 9, 2012 I'm surprised no-one thought of 'Clive's Done' as a headline I'm sure someone did, we're a bit spoiled for choice with a name like that. Over and Dunn With Dunn and Dusted Dunn In Dunn For His Earthly Race Is Dunn .... and many more no doubt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 9, 2012 I'm surprised no-one thought of 'Clive's Done' as a headline I'm sure someone did, we're a bit spoiled for choice with a name like that. Over and Dunn With Dunn and Dusted Dunn In Dunn For His Earthly Race Is Dunn .... and many more no doubt I'm sure I saw that as the initial headline on the DL front page... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,162 Posted November 9, 2012 Or even this 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Saville Row Posted November 10, 2012 How about Ian Lavender as Clive's replacement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted November 10, 2012 How about Ian Lavender as Clive's replacement? Nahh, maybe Bill Pertwee or Frank Williams 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted November 10, 2012 One things for sure, Clive's passing has certainly given this place a shot in the arm, attracted a few new members. Cheers Clive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourty-two 1 Posted November 17, 2012 Something I posted on a Clive Dunn memorial on youtube. Kinda of refreshing from my rabies like spazing of Sirhan-Sirhan "Die (insert jerk's name) die over and over again writing die die die die die etc). Didn't Mr Dunn also make a jib at us a few years back? Anyways, I really have to look this character up. I'm a regular poster at deathlist (it's a death pool by a bunch of university students in the 80's in England), and Clive Dunn has been on that list of the top 50 notables (politicians, celebrities that would be mentioned in British medias), since it's inception in 1987. Mr Dunn is the reigning champion of longevity for 16 mentions. (as he carried on with his remarkable longevity he has occupied the 50th spot for nearly a quarter century). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshman 31 Posted December 15, 2012 There is a tribute show on British TV tonight http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tbbrb/clive-dunn-a-tribute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted December 15, 2012 Something I posted on a Clive Dunn memorial on youtube. Kinda of refreshing from my rabies like spazing of Sirhan-Sirhan "Die (insert jerk's name) die over and over again writing die die die die die etc). Didn't Mr Dunn also make a jib at us a few years back? Anyways, I really have to look this character up. I'm a regular poster at deathlist (it's a death pool by a bunch of university students in the 80's in England), and Clive Dunn has been on that list of the top 50 notables (politicians, celebrities that would be mentioned in British medias), since it's inception in 1987. Mr Dunn is the reigning champion of longevity for 16 mentions. (as he carried on with his remarkable longevity he has occupied the 50th spot for nearly a quarter century). Does anyone know what happened to the students who originally set up the deathlist ? Do any of them know about this website or do any of them post here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,119 Posted December 15, 2012 Something I posted on a Clive Dunn memorial on youtube. Kinda of refreshing from my rabies like spazing of Sirhan-Sirhan "Die (insert jerk's name) die over and over again writing die die die die die etc). Didn't Mr Dunn also make a jib at us a few years back? Anyways, I really have to look this character up. I'm a regular poster at deathlist (it's a death pool by a bunch of university students in the 80's in England), and Clive Dunn has been on that list of the top 50 notables (politicians, celebrities that would be mentioned in British medias), since it's inception in 1987. Mr Dunn is the reigning champion of longevity for 16 mentions. (as he carried on with his remarkable longevity he has occupied the 50th spot for nearly a quarter century). Does anyone know what happened to the students who originally set up the deathlist ? Do any of them know about this website or do any of them post here? There is at LEAST one that posts regularly not counting the gaffer, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 15, 2012 Something I posted on a Clive Dunn memorial on youtube. Kinda of refreshing from my rabies like spazing of Sirhan-Sirhan "Die (insert jerk's name) die over and over again writing die die die die die etc). Didn't Mr Dunn also make a jib at us a few years back? Anyways, I really have to look this character up. I'm a regular poster at deathlist (it's a death pool by a bunch of university students in the 80's in England), and Clive Dunn has been on that list of the top 50 notables (politicians, celebrities that would be mentioned in British medias), since it's inception in 1987. Mr Dunn is the reigning champion of longevity for 16 mentions. (as he carried on with his remarkable longevity he has occupied the 50th spot for nearly a quarter century). Does anyone know what happened to the students who originally set up the deathlist ? Do any of them know about this website or do any of them post here? er...I think we should let Harry explain... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,696 Posted December 15, 2012 There is a tribute show on British TV tonight http://www.radiotime...-dunn-a-tribute Perry, Cundell, Lavender, Williams and Mrs Dunn all present and correct. No sign of Pertwee, of course. And no mention for the DL (I think I've explained the DL's history enough times; the posts are there if anyone can be arsed to find them) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted May 4, 2014 They are going to remake Dad's Army as a film. http://www.independe...ir-9321192.html Although, bizarrely, near-midget Toby Jones is gonna play Captain Mainwaring. So....... yeah, looks like it might be a tad shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted May 4, 2014 Er... wait a moment. I just looked it up and he's actually taller than Arthur Lowe was. Whoops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol Knight 49 Posted May 4, 2014 There must be some good British celebs who could be good substitutes for the original cast....any offers? Timothy West would have made a good Mainwaring.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted May 4, 2014 Billy Nighy will be Sgt. Wilson, I'd say that's decent casting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,119 Posted May 4, 2014 Bruce Forsyth as Godfrey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 4, 2014 Richard Wilson should be Frazer. 'I don't believe we're doomed......' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted May 4, 2014 Bruce Forsyth as Godfrey. Nah, too much Brucie ego to play the understated oldster. Leslie Philips, surely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,119 Posted May 4, 2014 Bruce Forsyth as Godfrey. Nah, too much Brucie ego to play the understated oldster. Leslie Philips, surely. Ding........Dong.......... I was thinking Bruce as he's getting doddery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
