2020 Deaths.

[FierceKitty]

Sorry to hear it. One bonds closely with horses, doesn't one?

[Techno]

Thanks for the thoughts, Gang.

Davey....Yes....He was spoiled rotten.....Brains of a rocking horse, but a lovely sweet natured beast.
Alexander.....Yes...Especially fond of this daft old sod.

Also....While the vet was on the way the phone rang...It was Tony Ackland.
I explained what was going on and said I'd call him back, later.

Tony's news was that Cliff Ansell (Bryan's Dad) had died (not sure when)....
Cliff used to run Wargames Foundry, in 'the old days'...Some of you might have met him ?

Lovely chap. Got to know him when I was on my 'crash course' on mould-making and casting at WF.

Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Terry Jones.
Monty Python and Ancients scholar.
Aged 77.

[FierceKitty]

Two down now, isn't it?

[Steve J]

Sad news but a great legacy.

[mollinary]

Very sad news, a wonderfully impressive man, who brought so much pleasure to so many. RIP

[Techno]

 

Cheers - Phil

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Was on lunchtime news - at the BAFTA's - could not speak, so in many ways a relief for his family. A sad loss though.

IanS

[steve_holmes_11]

What better epitaph than being the person who brought enjoyment to millions.

He's a very naughty boy.

[paulr]

 

[Dr Dave]

Spent a week of the summer in Israel - went to Jerusalem and the mount of the beatitudes to cries of "stop picking your nose" and "he's not the messiah - he's a very naughty boy"

So very very funny. A genuine talent and a great loss.

[Poggle]

The Pythons shaped my adult sense of humour. Terry Jones was a passionate historian too. Sad to hear but perhaps a relief given his condition.

[Techno]

I think I heard that 'Auntie' is going to broadcast a tribute tonight......The radio presenter quoting " A waffer theen mint"..

I'd bet the response from Mr Creosote won't be broadcast, if it's before the watershed. 

Cheers - Phil

[O Dinas Powys]

Is this Hesitation or Deviation?  

Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute, has died aged 96 after a short illness  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51278023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11808907

Quite mournful about his passing: one of those voices that has been there all my life!  

Meirion

[FierceKitty]

Is this Hesitation or Deviation?  

Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute, has died aged 96 after a short illness  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51278023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11808907

Quite mournful about his passing: one of those voices that have been there all my life!  

Meirion

Bit of personal history gone. One of the few wireless shows I've ever really enjoyed.