msc 18,536 Posted August 5, 2021 He's not dead but Weaver's Week recently did a long career appraisal of Michael Aspel which was a good read for folk who enjoy these sorts of things. (Although it does read a bit like an obituary in places.) Also, I genuinely didn't realise he was 88 now! Would have sworn 80 tops. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,755 Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, msc said: He's not dead but Weaver's Week recently did a long career appraisal of Michael Aspel which was a good read for folk who enjoy these sorts of things. (Although it does read a bit like an obituary in places.) Also, I genuinely didn't realise he was 88 now! Would have sworn 80 tops. One of those people who always came across younger than he was I think. I remember him from This is Your Life growing up. I'd have said he wasn't more than about 50-55 when that finished. Turns out he was 70! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted August 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: One of those people who always came across younger than he was I think. I remember him from This is Your Life growing up. I'd have said he wasn't more than about 50-55 when that finished. Turns out he was 70! Same show but mid-90s. One vivid childhood TV memory is of Rula Lenska on This Is Your Life and they brought out her ancient mum who had escaped the Nazis during WW2. And after the end credits, the serious BBC voiceover man cut in to say something like "We regret to inform you that since this was recorded, Rula Lenska's mother has sadly died." Cue awws from all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,134 Posted August 17, 2023 DL 2024 surely? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,844 Posted August 17, 2023 Have there been any recent updates on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted August 17, 2023 We've got a photo from last November at the annual meeting of the Max Miller Appreciation Society. Bonus Jimmy Cricket for formspotters as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,102 Posted August 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Have there been any recent updates on him? So what you're saying is Give us a Clue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,365 Posted August 17, 2023 Didn't he shag one of the Miss World contestants?A friend was saying that was Parky but could have sworn it was Aspel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Sean said: Didn't he shag one of the Miss World contestants?A friend was saying that was Parky but could have sworn it was Aspel. I'd be surprised if it was only one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted August 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Sean said: Didn't he shag one of the Miss World contestants?A friend was saying that was Parky but could have sworn it was Aspel. Not as I recall that story, he said one of the contestants had offered herself to him in the hope of enhancing her chances of winning, he made it clear it wasn't going to happen and gave her a wide berth from then on. Frank Worthington and George Best on the other hand... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted August 18, 2023 12 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Not as I recall that story, he said one of the contestants had offered herself to him in the hope of enhancing her chances of winning, he made it clear it wasn't going to happen and gave her a wide berth from then on. Frank Worthington and George Best on the other hand... And Bruce Forsyth. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted October 7, 2023 Mike Aspel returns to radio tomorrow. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,176 Posted December 3, 2023 Another recent photo in today's Sunday Times magazine. He looks in good nick. Better candidates for 2024. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,232 Posted December 3, 2023 He must have a picture in the attic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
