Windsor 2,235 Posted February 1, 2008 Sorry.I didnt realise there was that big a difference.So they have an election when an MP dies.Interesting They only have a poll in the deceased/resigned MPs constituency. To choose a new MP. Not a nation wide election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 1, 2008 Labour MP John Gunnel is dead I think we have been through this before. There is a difference between an 'MP' and a 'former MP'. You got me all excited at the prospect of a by-election there... Sorry.I didnt realise there was that big a difference.So they have an election when an MP dies.Interesting Well if you're that disinterested in the political process, why tell us that an MP has died, you idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 1, 2008 Labour MP John Gunnel is dead I think we have been through this before. There is a difference between an 'MP' and a 'former MP'. You got me all excited at the prospect of a by-election there... Sorry.I didnt realise there was that big a difference.So they have an election when an MP dies.Interesting Well if you're that disinterested in the political process, why tell us that an MP has died, you idiot! He may be impartial (disinterested) but I would say he wasn't very interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted February 2, 2008 Earl Butz has died, aged 98. Former US Agricultural Secretary & discusionee on the DL. Also picked by 7 teams on the DDP, so I can try & think of a suitable pun whilst I wait for a UK obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,043 Posted February 2, 2008 Earl Butz has died, aged 98. Former US Agricultural Secretary & discusionee on the DL. Also picked by 7 teams on the DDP, so I can try & think of a suitable pun whilst I wait for a UK obit. He was also picked on The Canadian Paul Deadpool on The Professional's theme team "Political Antiques". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted February 2, 2008 Scottish actor Campbell Morrison has died - a regular character actor, he will be best remembered either for his role as Drew Lockhead in Eldorado, Harry Balfour in Hamish McBeth, DCI Charlie Mason in EastEnders (the PC always after the Mitchells), and also appeared in Coronation St, amongst others. If the name doesn't sound familiar, maybe the face will? (Admitted, only to those who watch a fair bit of British TV) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 2, 2008 Scottish actor Campbell Morrison has died - a regular character actor, he will be best remembered either for his role as Drew Lockhead in Eldorado, Harry Balfour in Hamish McBeth, DCI Charlie Mason in EastEnders (the PC always after the Mitchells), and also appeared in Coronation St, amongst others. If the name doesn't sound familiar, maybe the face will? (Admitted, only to those who watch a fair bit of British TV) Shame....The Curse of Eldorado? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted February 2, 2008 Scottish actor Campbell Morrison has died - a regular character actor, he will be best remembered either for his role as Drew Lockhead in Eldorado, Harry Balfour in Hamish McBeth, DCI Charlie Mason in EastEnders (the PC always after the Mitchells), and also appeared in Coronation St, amongst others. If the name doesn't sound familiar, maybe the face will? (Admitted, only to those who watch a fair bit of British TV) Shame....The Curse of Eldorado? Oooh - he sometimes drinks in a crappy little social club where I used to go for my lunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted February 3, 2008 Rosa Berlusconi, mother of the odious Silvio & an interfering old bag has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted February 4, 2008 Earl Butz has died, aged 98. Former US Agricultural Secretary & discusionee on the DL. Also picked by 7 teams on the DDP, so I can try & think of a suitable pun whilst I wait for a UK obit. UK obit for Earl Butz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted February 4, 2008 Alex Salmond is supposed to be on campus at Aberdeen University today. Watch this space... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 607 Posted February 4, 2008 Apparently, Doctor Who actor Kevin Stoney is actually dead this time for real. The bods on the RT Forum have confirmed it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted February 4, 2008 Alex Salmond is supposed to be on campus at Aberdeen University today. Watch this space... When can we look away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 4, 2008 Apparently, Doctor Who actor Kevin Stoney is actually dead this time for real. The bods on the RT Forum have confirmed it too. Coulda, shoulda etc.... RIP Kevin Stoney. A few months ago I bought 'The Invasion', where he plays the baddie, Tobias Vaughan. He's brilliant in it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted February 4, 2008 I'll have to keep an eye on Stoney & Morse to see if they get UK obits - Morse probably will, Stoney might after a while - mind Campbell Morrison hasn't yet.. Anyway, two more to add: Gary Cadogan, former British athlete, who was one of the top European 400m hurdlers of the mid 90's, has died of cancer, at just 41 years of age. and Lord Thomas, Peter Thomas, the former Welsh Secretary, is dead, at 87. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted February 4, 2008 Raymond Jacobs, believed to be the last surviving member of the group of Marines photographed during the original U.S. flag-raising on Iwo Jima during World War II, has died at the age of 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted February 4, 2008 Stella Marsden, big in animal research and rescue. No bullshit..........this is tragic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted February 4, 2008 Rose Hacker, Britain's oldest columnist, has filed her last report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted February 4, 2008 Alex Salmond is supposed to be on campus at Aberdeen University today. Watch this space... When can we look away? You can look away now. There were no adoring crowds following him around so I had no idea where about on campus he was. He isn't too popular in this University. regards Windsor the failled assassin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted February 4, 2008 Joshua Lederberg, 1958 Nobel Prize winner for Medicine, has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted February 4, 2008 'King of the Congas' Cuba's most famous percussionist Tata Guines dies, can't really claim this as my own research as another DL'er kindly sent me the link . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted February 5, 2008 Alex Salmond is supposed to be on campus at Aberdeen University today. Watch this space... When can we look away? You can look away now. There were no adoring crowds following him around so I had no idea where about on campus he was. He isn't too popular in this University. regards Windsor the failled assassin. I was watching for you Windsor, Mr Salmond was live on STV (and as I voted for him I wanted to see what he had to say) about 5.35 p.m., never saw your pink hat in the background, I assume the Uni security services know you well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted February 5, 2008 Rose Hacker, Britain's oldest columnist, has filed her last report. Had her tipped last year on this very site, instant BBC obit eh? Respect, damn shame I didn't have her down on any deadpools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 5, 2008 Rose Hacker, Britain's oldest columnist, has filed her last report. Had her tipped last year on this very site, instant BBC obit eh? Respect, damn shame I didn't have her down on any deadpools. Hang on a minute - she'd only been doing it a year. She was just a trainee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 5, 2008 Rose Hacker, Britain's oldest columnist, has filed her last report. Bloody hell, less than five hours after my update in the I&P-N threads. If these people are going to get such quick BBC obits, I might have to add more of MPFC's suggestions to that thread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
