Topic: RIP in 2016 (Read 60157 times)

Netleyned · « **Reply #25 on:** January 31, 2016, 01:06:35 pm »

RIP Sir Terrence.
Unsurpassed for your Wit and Banter
right to the end.

Ned

SailorGreg · « **Reply #26 on:** January 31, 2016, 01:34:28 pm »

A welcome fixture of my mornings for many years, along with Deadly, Boggy and the rest. True entertainment.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #27 on:** January 31, 2016, 03:51:19 pm »

For me, he was at his best on Eurovision Song Contest.

inertia · « **Reply #28 on:** January 31, 2016, 05:07:30 pm »

There were times when I had to stop the car because I was laughing so much. His comedy timing alone was worth the price of the ticket. Who could forget his long-time correspondents Norma Snockers, Major Sir Gerry Pending and Rudolph Hucker?
Probably the best broadcaster in the history of broadcasting.
Tel - tarrah and good on yer, m'duck.
DM

Big Ada · « **Reply #29 on:** January 31, 2016, 05:47:02 pm »

So, the great " El Tel " the Leg End has Passed away.
Sir Terry Wogan Died early this morning, he was so funny. I used to listen to his Radio 2 Progs when I could and enjoyed him reading the Adult " Janet and John " stories.

Rest in Peace.

Toggy, Toggy, Toggy!

ballastanksian · « **Reply #30 on:** January 31, 2016, 06:10:03 pm »

Then there was Janet and John:O)

BFSMP · « **Reply #31 on:** January 31, 2016, 06:14:33 pm »

his memory will live on in all us old TOGS

You are not but a bright star in the sky tonight, you are a whole galaxy of them.

RIP Sir Terry, you brought brightness into my life at times when there was only darkness.

Jim.

radiojoe · « **Reply #32 on:** January 31, 2016, 06:38:00 pm »

I'll always remember Terry's banter with Jimmy Young when handing over the radio programme that went on for several minuit's, priceless, I believe Jimmy's about 94. RIP Sir Terry.

Perkasaman2 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2016, 10:19:26 pm »

RIP WOGGA you definately kissed the blarney stone.

roycv · « **Reply #34 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:09:25 am »

Loved hi "Janet and John" stories, there are a few on youtube.
RIP Sir Terry.
Roy

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #35 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:17:22 am »

I wasn't a fan of his until one day I copped for the job of liaison lineman when his morning show was done as an outside broadcast from the Savoy at Blackpool (he was compere for the Miss UK that year). I had not realized that his "script" was a list of the records to be played and a pile of "readers letters", all the chat was off the cuff, always humorous, never offensive and with a gentle whimsy that is probably irreplaceable. And, unlike some BBC early morning presenters, he could read the time off a clock. The world is a poorer place for his loss.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2016, 12:24:04 pm »

I was a BIG fan of Earth, Wind & Fire back in the day!

Earth, Wind & Fire soul band founder Maurice White dies - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35499149

SailorGreg · « **Reply #37 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:32:55 pm »

Eric "Winkle" Brown, test pilot and great survivor. I know it sounds trite, but we really will never see his like again.

raflaunches · « **Reply #38 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:39:47 pm »

A true hero, stunning pilot and record holder extraordinaire. Last year I got a copy of his latest book, too close for comfort, and was truly amazed by his exploits. A real life Biggles and will be sadly missed.
RIP Winkle.

roycv · « **Reply #39 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:49:41 am »

Hi all, what a guy! Now and again he appears as comentary on aircraft documentaries on cable TV. So down to earth and he reckons his small size saved his life a few times.
I love the story of when he was expelled from Germany as WW2 started. The Nazis confiscated everything except his English sports car. When he asked why everything else and not the car he was told, "No spares".

He made 97 after a life of adventure
Great guy.
Roy

Footski · « **Reply #40 on:** February 22, 2016, 08:16:07 am »

A truly amazing life departs this world. It is very sad but I do hope that we don't need to see his like again! If we do, then we are in real trouble!

Jonty · « **Reply #41 on:** February 22, 2016, 10:59:22 am »

On Desert Island Discs in 2014:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04nvgq1

pugwash · « **Reply #42 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:58:49 pm »

Winkle Brown - a true gentleman and fantastic flier who as a test pilot really took his life in his hands.
He was brilliant at explaining things that non-pilots could understand.
He must have had a great life and definitely the sort of person you would like to meet
RIP

Geoff

Buccaneer · « **Reply #43 on:** February 22, 2016, 08:01:29 pm »

I too was sad to hear of the death of Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown. He was the Captain at RNAS Lossiemouth when I joined for basic Observer training in 1968, and I still have the picture when he presented me with my Wings at the end of the Buccaneer course in May 1969. I flew with him once in the Sea Prince during basic Observer training, him as a Captain and me as a Midshipman! I was glad to have known him.

John

richald · « **Reply #44 on:** March 12, 2016, 12:05:16 pm »

RIP Keith Emerson. 71
the lyrics to one of his songs "Lucky Man" may have been somewhat prophetic (final verse)....

A bullet had found him
His blood ran as he cried
No money could save him
So he laid down and he died

Ooooh, what a lucky man he was
Ooooh, what a lucky man he was

Richard

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #45 on:** March 12, 2016, 12:07:45 pm »

And George Martin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Martin

Norseman · « **Reply #46 on:** March 12, 2016, 01:20:31 pm »

Aw shucks! Keith Emerson suicides.
I'll dig out some vinyl later; "Pictures at an Exhibition" was one I loved to play.

richald · « **Reply #47 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:36:12 am »

It seems to be a rapidly increasing list at the moment.

Today : R.I.P. Paul Daniels and Cliff Michelmore.

Does anybody remember when so many well known people have passed on in such a short time?

Richard

Klunk · « **Reply #48 on:** March 17, 2016, 10:29:58 am »

Cliff Michelmore and Frank Sinatra junior as well now

Delboy1958 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:59:23 pm »

And Silvia Anderson joint creator of the greatest TV programs when I was growing up
Super car Fireball XL5 Stingray Thunderbirds Captain scarlet the list goes on RIP

Derek

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