themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 14, 2016 There were some croaky, ancient voices audible on last night's R4 documentary about Richard Dimbleby. Jeremy Isaacs in particular seems suddenly very old, Michael Peacock (former BBC2 controller) sounded like he had a death rattle and several other obit worthy old codgers chipped in. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07nn2t4 I didn't know Michael Peacock was still alive! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted August 14, 2016 There were some croaky, ancient voices audible on last night's R4 documentary about Richard Dimbleby. Jeremy Isaacs in particular seems suddenly very old, Michael Peacock (former BBC2 controller) sounded like he had a death rattle and several other obit worthy old codgers chipped in.http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07nn2t4 I didn't know Michael Peacock was still alive! https://forums.deathlist.net/topic/2251-people-i-was-surprised-to-find-are-still-alive/Find out more surprises. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted August 14, 2016 There were some croaky, ancient voices audible on last night's R4 documentary about Richard Dimbleby. Jeremy Isaacs in particular seems suddenly very old, Michael Peacock (former BBC2 controller) sounded like he had a death rattle and several other obit worthy old codgers chipped in. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07nn2t4 I didn't know Michael Peacock was still alive! He and Sir Paul Fox appeared as talking heads on The Battle for Saturday Night. Aged but lucid iirc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted January 2, 2017 OK even the death of Tom Clancy is not enough to break the boredom and so I present another list. This time it is presenters of WatO (or The World at One for those peasents who don't listen to Radio 4. For a programme that began in 1965 it only has six surviving main presenters William Davis (b.1933) Brian Widlake (?) David Jessell (?) James Naughie (b.1951) Martha Kearney (b 1957) Shaun Ley (b.1969) All would expect a BBC obit but surprised I couldn't find more detail on Jessell. Brian Widlake has died: https://twitter.com/BBCWiltshire/status/815897545062961152?lang=en Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 604 Posted January 2, 2017 An intersting Last Word special on R4 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b085z34d This week Last Word departs slightly from its usual format, when Matthew Bannister and the BBC obituary editor Nick Serpell return to the beginning of 2016 and recall a time when obituarists were in huge demand. Together they discuss the challenges and processes involved in commemorating so many big names in so short a time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,013 Posted January 2, 2017 An intersting Last Word special on R4 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b085z34d This week Last Word departs slightly from its usual format, when Matthew Bannister and the BBC obituary editor Nick Serpell return to the beginning of 2016 and recall a time when obituarists were in huge demand. Together they discuss the challenges and processes involved in commemorating so many big names in so short a time Cheers Just downloaded it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted January 2, 2017 Yeah, it was quite interesting, well worth a listen imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,046 Posted January 2, 2017 OK even the death of Tom Clancy is not enough to break the boredom and so I present another list. This time it is presenters of WatO (or The World at One for those peasents who don't listen to Radio 4. For a programme that began in 1965 it only has six surviving main presenters William Davis (b.1933) Brian Widlake (?) David Jessell (?) James Naughie (b.1951) Martha Kearney (b 1957) Shaun Ley (b.1969) All would expect a BBC obit but surprised I couldn't find more detail on Jessell. Brian Widlake has died: https://twitter.com/BBCWiltshire/status/815897545062961152?lang=en BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38490973 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,124 Posted February 5, 2017 Howard Philpott, a BBC newsreader, most known for doing the 6 o'clock news on Radio 4, has died. Edit: Here is a BBC obituary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,206 Posted February 6, 2017 Steve Hewlett gave an interview today on Radio 4 pm show that was trending on twitter where I understand he revealed his prognosis has worsened significantly and he's now taken steps towards planning his funeral. Sad news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,013 Posted February 6, 2017 Steve Hewlett gave an interview today on Radio 4 pm show that was trending on twitter where I understand he revealed his prognosis has worsened significantly and he's now taken steps towards planning his funeral. Sad news Aye, and he married his partner. But he's Deathlist Cup material at best. MMDP seems ambitious in the current situation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted February 6, 2017 Steve Hewlett gave an interview today on Radio 4 pm show that was trending on twitter where I understand he revealed his prognosis has worsened significantly and he's now taken steps towards planning his funeral. Sad news Aye, and he married his partner. But he's Deathlist Cup material at best. MMDP seems ambitious in the current situation He's on a whole bunch of the DDP contenders teams. Thank goodness a Scottish team didn't think "he sounds optimistic, on the list of immunotherapy, 2018 here we come" and not pick him this yea...oh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 6, 2017 Just listening to the programme.Sounds like days to me maybe less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,119 Posted February 6, 2017 He was never on my mind. At least he didn't make the drop 40... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted February 6, 2017 He was never on my mind. At least he didn't make the drop 40... Literally on the team right to the moment I was going to press "send", then swapped out on a gut feeling whim for Al-Baghdadi. Still, these things happen, and it might yet prove a good decision... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,013 Posted February 6, 2017 BBC link - "weeks, maybe months" but he didn't exactly hang around with the wedding Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38887862 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,096 Posted February 6, 2017 BBC link - "weeks, maybe months" but he didn't exactly hang around with the wedding Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38887862 Interestingly the wedding took place in the hospital and immediately - would suggest days, maybe weeks rather than the optimism displayed in this report.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 6, 2017 BBC link - "weeks, maybe months" but he didn't exactly hang around with the wedding Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38887862 Interestingly the wedding took place in the hospital and immediately - would suggest days, maybe weeks rather than the optimism displayed in this report.... He said he had liver failure and that his liver is so damaged it cant tolerate morphine very well.My guess is the nurse said weeks or months to not completely crush him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,046 Posted February 16, 2017 Death Notice for Michael Ember aged 84, Hungarian born BBC Producer of Start The Week. Wiki (mention): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start_the_Week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,124 Posted February 20, 2017 Steve Hewlett dead aged 58. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhys 64 Posted February 20, 2017 Steve Hewlett dead. damn you're quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,046 Posted February 20, 2017 Ah BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39027583 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 20, 2017 Was about five minutes late coming back to mine and tuning into his regular interview with Eddie Mair and I knew straight away he was gone because his voice was clear again.I knew it must have been a compilation of previous interviews. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,124 Posted February 22, 2017 Frank Delaney, an Irish author and broadcaster who worked extensively for the BBC, has died aged 74. He was a news reporter during The Troubles, after which he went on to create and present Bookshelf and Word of Mouth on Radio 4. He also wrote and presented Omnibus on BBC 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,950 Posted February 23, 2017 Sally Marmion, who for 20 years abridged books for A Book at Bedtime, has died aged 53, cancer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
