harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,684 Posted December 19, 2012 On 26/07/2011 at 18:20, Vinegar Tits said: Nicholas Parsons - born 1923 so not far off 90 and yet seems as active as ever. Doesn't seem to have aged either, though even in the films he made in the 50s he looks old (well, maybe not 'old' as such but looks the same as he ever has). Of course, as with anyone getting on a bit it only takes a fall or a mild illness... Looked in great shape on Pointless today, can't believe he's 89. Better than his partner Rick Wakeman, anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 19, 2012 Nicholas Parsons - born 1923 so not far off 90 and yet seems as active as ever. Doesn't seem to have aged either, though even in the films he made in the 50s he looks old (well, maybe not 'old' as such but looks the same as he ever has). Of course, as with anyone getting on a bit it only takes a fall or a mild illness... Looked in great shape on Pointless today, can't believe he's 89. Better than his partner Rick Wakeman, anyway. Sounds as good as ever too, judging by the Wonga adverts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted December 31, 2012 Former Sale of the Century quiz show host is now 89... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted January 1, 2013 Former Sale of the Century quiz show host is now 89... ...but shows no signs of slowing down as yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted January 1, 2013 He seems amazingly resilient. I'd be surprised to see him go this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted January 1, 2013 I know they made a big deal out of the 45th anniversary of Just a Minute last year as ol' Nick isn't expected to be around for the 50th. I half expect him to be around in 4 years though, he is Nicholas Bloody Parsons after all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 1, 2013 I saw Nicholas Parsons bounding through St David's station in Exeter a couple of months ago, manfully juggling an overnight bag, an egg sandwhich and a takeaway coffee as he cantered down the platform in a successful attempt to catch the departing Paddington train. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EGN 121 Posted January 2, 2013 Seems a strange choice, not young enough to be a big pointer but not old or frail enough to really be a cert. Perhaps 'ballsy' is a better word than strange. I suppose only time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted January 2, 2013 To be fair he is at the stage in life where going to sleep can be fatal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalmonMousse 25 Posted January 2, 2013 For those too young to remember or too foreign to have been subjected to him, here is Nicolas condensed. You'll get the idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted January 2, 2013 He was a fequent butt of the jokes on the 70s radio show Hello Cheeky: Example "Today in a competition to find the sexiest man on Television called Nicholas Parsons..........Nobody won" And then there is the traditional NP joke "Lots of Girls like Nicholas Parsons and lots of Parsons like............." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,577 Posted January 2, 2013 I think we should have gone for Denis Norden rather than Parsons personally. Had a bout of ill health or two within the last few years and he's a few years Parsons' senior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted January 2, 2013 I suspect Nicholas Parsons of being one of those mysterious immortal creatures from another dimension, like David McCallum and (so I've been told) Joanna Lumley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted January 2, 2013 I suspect Nicholas Parsons of being one of those mysterious immortal creatures from another dimension, like David McCallum and (so I've been told) Joanna Lumley. Some thought the same about Clive Dunn for a time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 2, 2013 Norden would have been a good pick, he served in the army alongside Eric Sykes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted January 2, 2013 I suspect Nicholas Parsons of being one of those mysterious immortal creatures from another dimension, like David McCallum and (so I've been told) Joanna Lumley. Some thought the same about Clive Dunn for a time... No, Clive never had that vibe for me. His "immortality" was because he was always old. Same with Liz Smith - she's been around for donkeys years, but I can't remember her not being an old lady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted January 2, 2013 I suspect Nicholas Parsons of being one of those mysterious immortal creatures from another dimension, like David McCallum and (so I've been told) Joanna Lumley. Some thought the same about Clive Dunn for a time... No, Clive never had that vibe for me. His "immortality" was because he was always old. Same with Liz Smith - she's been around for donkeys years, but I can't remember her not being an old lady. Mainly because she has always played old ladies ever since her debut, when she was already well into her fifties Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted January 2, 2013 I suspect Nicholas Parsons of being one of those mysterious immortal creatures from another dimension, like David McCallum and (so I've been told) Joanna Lumley. Some thought the same about Clive Dunn for a time... No, Clive never had that vibe for me. His "immortality" was because he was always old. Same with Liz Smith - she's been around for donkeys years, but I can't remember her not being an old lady. Mainly because she has always played old ladies ever since her debut, when she was already well into her fifties Ah yes, but I recall an interview in which she said that she had always looked like an old lady, even when she was young ...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted January 2, 2013 I suspect Nicholas Parsons of being one of those mysterious immortal creatures from another dimension, like David McCallum and (so I've been told) Joanna Lumley. Some thought the same about Clive Dunn for a time... No, Clive never had that vibe for me. His "immortality" was because he was always old. Same with Liz Smith - she's been around for donkeys years, but I can't remember her not being an old lady. Mainly because she has always played old ladies ever since her debut, when she was already well into her fifties Ah yes, but I recall an interview in which she said that she had always looked like an old lady, even when she was young ...... She's an ideal DL candidate in any case, turns 92 this year, retired from acting years ago and has had assisted living for some time now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmpr 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Apart from not looking his age he also has his marbles which in the tenth decade is as important as physical health, so yeah a strange choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted February 12, 2013 New series of "Just a Minute" started on Monday night with NP sounding as jovial as ever. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted March 10, 2013 I always got this cunt confused with Derek Batey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted March 10, 2013 Apart from not looking his age he also has his marbles which in the tenth decade is as important as physical health, so yeah a strange choice. Death at that age only needs a fall or a chill... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 10, 2013 Word is Nick lost his hearing aid .He's said to be close to deaf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalmonMousse 25 Posted March 11, 2013 Word is Nick lost his hearing aid .He's said to be close to deaf Straight from Norwich its the joke of the week 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
