Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, charon said: 4 surely? 5 if you include Angela. I was counting the "dancers". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 17, 2018 Parkinson, Aspell, Bough and Whitmore = 4 then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted November 17, 2018 7 hours ago, Thatcher said: Richard Baker, BBC newsreader from 1954 to 1982, has died aged 93. A successful unique pick for me in my DDP Blueberry Crumble team. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, charon said: Parkinson, Aspell, Bough and Whitmore = 4 then. Yep, you're right. Four left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 202 Posted November 17, 2018 Aspell is two years older than Parkinson, thought Parkinson was at least 10 years older than Aspell..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: I was counting the "dancers". Can't see Parkinson. Did he do some of the stunts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 17, 2018 33 minutes ago, redrumours said: Can't see Parkinson. Did he do some of the stunts? There were 9 "dancers". Parkinson Aspel Baker Bough Jenkinson Norman Whitmore Waring Woods. Dont know why Parky isn't in that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted November 17, 2018 Smoke weed everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted November 17, 2018 43 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: 1 hour ago, redrumours said: Can't see Parkinson. Did he do some of the stunts? There were 9 "dancers". Parkinson Aspel Baker Bough Jenkinson Norman Whitmore Waring Woods. Dont know why Parky isn't in that one. Parky wasn't in it despite what IMDb say. There were seven 'dancers' plus Eric and Ernie with Peter Woods appearing at the end. Aspel, Bough and Whitmore are the only ones still alive. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted November 18, 2018 Note to oneself: If one's being photographed in a line-up make sure one's standing at either end or slap bang in the middle. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 18, 2018 Don't know how true it is, but if so how many of the intended are alive? Zero I'd wager. *wonders if there is an actual full list...... Originally, the sketch was to have been performed by all the big union leaders of the day, such as Len Murray, Jack Jones, Clive Jenkins and Tom Jackson. However, an unemployed actor complained to Equity about it and, realising how hypocritical it made them look if they took work from unemployed actors, the union leaders all bowed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted November 18, 2018 I was sure Richard Whitmore was dead. apparently not!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,443 Posted November 18, 2018 4 hours ago, charon said: Don't know how true it is, but if so how many of the intended are alive? Zero I'd wager. *wonders if there is an actual full list...... You seen how many trade unions there are? From 1977, General Secs still breathing: John Morton (b. 1925), Musicians Fred Jarvis (b. 1924) - NUT, was also NUS boss in the 50s, was at Normandy, and made a CBE in 2016, so will piss all the obits... Norman Ellis (b. 1943) - the FDA, later moved to the TUC and the BMA Jarvis presumably would have been one of them, maybe Ellis - doubt Morton, but he's a living name. Some - Sam Maddox, Ken Daniel - I can't get DODs on but I *think* they are long buried... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, msc said: You seen how many trade unions there are? From 1977, General Secs still breathing: John Morton (b. 1925), Musicians Fred Jarvis (b. 1924) - NUT, was also NUS boss in the 50s, was at Normandy, and made a CBE in 2016, so will piss all the obits... Norman Ellis (b. 1943) - the FDA, later moved to the TUC and the BMA Jarvis presumably would have been one of them, maybe Ellis - doubt Morton, but he's a living name. Some - Sam Maddox, Ken Daniel - I can't get DODs on but I *think* they are long buried... I bet you wear a big fuck off anorak. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,443 Posted November 18, 2018 49 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: I bet you wear a big fuck off anorak. I've mentioned Loaded magazine's term for Dr Who fans, no? Anorak Clad Wankers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted November 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, msc said: I've mentioned Loaded magazine's term for Dr Who fans, no? Anorak Clad Wankers. I don't own an anorak. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,443 Posted November 18, 2018 11 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: I don't own an anorak. Something about protesting too much. (Nor do I. Light fleece does the job in 40C or in minus 30...) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted November 18, 2018 Randy Tieman, a long-time Montreal sports broadcaster, has died. He was 64. I realize it's arguably more of a local name than a national or international one, but it's my hometown, so I'm taking a little extra latitude. https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/montreal-sportscaster-randy-tieman-dead-at-64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 22, 2018 Andrew Friend, longtime Tyne Tees presenter dead at 54. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/andrew-friend-tyne-tees-death-15453632 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 26, 2018 I'm cutting/pasting as is (translated). It's all Greek (er.....French) to me. But someone out there knows who this is. The presenter of TF1 will soon return to the control of the television news. The first channel has indeed announced to our colleagues "TV Star" that Jean-Pierre Pernaut would very quickly return to the air. TF1 viewers must have been at the end of September of Jean-Pierre Pernautto the presentation of the television news. Operating a prostate cancer , the 68-year-old journalist is recovering and can not perform his duties. But he will be back soon (presumably came back Nov 12?) as entrusted the first channel to our colleagues of TV Star . SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted November 30, 2018 On 10/09/2017 at 15:04, DevonDeathTrip said: Noel Edmonds says he has previously attempted suicide due to financial worries, and also holds his bank responsible for his diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2013. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46397858 Noel .... said his wife initially bought him a black cab and that, by driving in bus lanes, he shaved an hour off his commute. While he said this was "totally legal", he told campmates that after the council installed CCTV in bus lanes, he got a ticket. "So having got the ticket, I didn't take my cab in the bus lane," he said. "I did what any sane person would do. I bought a bus. I've a Routemaster bus." I think you can all guess the word I would use to describe this person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Toast said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46397858 Noel .... said his wife initially bought him a black cab and that, by driving in bus lanes, he shaved an hour off his commute. While he said this was "totally legal", he told campmates that after the council installed CCTV in bus lanes, he got a ticket. "So having got the ticket, I didn't take my cab in the bus lane," he said. "I did what any sane person would do. I bought a bus. I've a Routemaster bus." I think you can all guess the word I would use to describe this person. My word would be "clever". Taking on the system and beating it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImissMontpellier 73 Posted November 30, 2018 On 26/11/2018 at 21:27, Sir Creep said: I'm cutting/pasting as is (translated). It's all Greek (er.....French) to me. But someone out there knows who this is. The presenter of TF1 will soon return to the control of the television news. The first channel has indeed announced to our colleagues "TV Star" that Jean-Pierre Pernaut would very quickly return to the air. TF1 viewers must have been at the end of September of Jean-Pierre Pernautto the presentation of the television news. Operating a prostate cancer , the 68-year-old journalist is recovering and can not perform his duties. But he will be back soon (presumably came back Nov 12?) as entrusted the first channel to our colleagues of TV Star . SC he has a wikipedia page in English just here This is odd as he is unknown abroad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted November 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: My word would be "clever". Taking on the system and beating it. But he hasn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
