One shot Paddy 1,141 Posted May 29, 2017 Gone with Noakes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,023 Posted May 29, 2017 #prayforpeterpurves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,761 Posted May 29, 2017 Ah, he got kept on the list. Couldn't remember earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,605 Posted May 29, 2017 Even on the day of his death, this thread is quiet. I was about to say how it's weird that he's the fourth hit in a row on a Monday, but reports are saying he actually died Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,046 Posted May 29, 2017 Good lord, the hero of my childhood. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted May 29, 2017 56 minutes ago, One shot Paddy said: Gone with Noakes! A tap in pun for the DeathList. DDP will graciously concede! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted May 29, 2017 Seemed a lovely man and real gentleman.Watched some of his old videos on youtube.Was a much better presenter than many of the kids tv presenters when I was growing up.Sounds from the statement that it was a blessing that he died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,601 Posted May 29, 2017 Rest in Peace, but to be honest I didnt know him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 219 Posted May 29, 2017 God to St Peter: "Here's one I made earlier..." RIP John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,119 Posted May 29, 2017 He was a good pick that returned to the list. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted May 29, 2017 I suggest we fill his place next year with Stefan Karl another beloved children`s TV star albeit from a different generation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 749 Posted May 29, 2017 The only DL hit so far that wasn't on my shadow list. Seemed like a great guy. R.I.P. John Noakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 749 Posted May 29, 2017 Valerie Harper and Errol Christie are shaking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,230 Posted May 29, 2017 The List keeps scoring with the good but not great picks. Good for the record, IF the great picks die. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,247 Posted May 29, 2017 I don't want to give my age away but I confess that for the whole of my time at primary school I rushed home to watch Blue Peter and the line u p was Peter Purves, Lesley Judd, and John Noakes, for years the only presenters I knew. . John will forever be a part of my child hood memories. As I said earlier I hope he is taking Shep for a walk in heaven right now ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilyForrester 81 Posted May 29, 2017 That's my 5th hit of the year, took me a while though. In all honesty, I didn't know him very well but I have a few fond-ish memories of Blue Peter so he's still a loss. R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 821 Posted May 29, 2017 The fourth death in the last 10 listings of the top 50! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,007 Posted May 29, 2017 May whoever this dude was rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 821 Posted May 29, 2017 Last words at his funeral. Get down John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 610 Posted May 29, 2017 Only for him to be dug up in 2050.... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilyForrester 81 Posted May 29, 2017 Interesting all the deaths so far are from the bottom the list. I reckon that might change soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,013 Posted May 30, 2017 In other news - fairly chipper Biddy Baxter was on the radio this morning discussing Noakes' demise - doesn't sound like she'll be joining him anytime soon (despite being around 84) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,761 Posted May 30, 2017 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: In other news - fairly chipper Biddy Baxter was on the radio this morning discussing Noakes' demise - doesn't sound like she'll be joining him anytime soon (despite being around 84) Reapers probably too scared, tbh. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,565 Posted May 30, 2017 RIP John Noakes Two things. 1) I learned in the Obit clip on the BBC news that the elephant never actually stood on his foot - it was just a joke he made. 2) I was another huge childhood fan of Noakes - he was Blue Peter for me, Lesley Judd and Peter Purves were just fillers in and around whatever John Noakes was going to be up to that episode. You have to wonder if Blue Peter would still be on now if John Noakes had not been such a great daredevil. After he left I think they replaced him with Peter Duncan to try and keep the daredevil slot going. EDIT: I missed a step - he was replaced by Christopher Wenner who was really unpopular (possibly because the Noakes shoes were so difficult to fill) and then he was replaced by Peter Duncan to try and recreate the Noakes role in the programme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,565 Posted May 30, 2017 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: In other news - fairly chipper Biddy Baxter was on the radio this morning discussing Noakes' demise - doesn't sound like she'll be joining him anytime soon (despite being around 84) That's interesting because Noakes and Baxter really didn't get on - he refused to appear in some of the anniversary programmes because of her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
