2020 Deaths.

[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.

[Dr Dave]

 

Very sad... love Just a minute.

[Steve J]

What an innings and loved 'Just a Minute'.

[Techno]

Awwww.....

That IS really sad....'Just a minute' was a classic, gentle, comedy show..And so enjoyable...NP was the perfect host.

(I didn't realise he'd reached that age.)

Cheers - Phil 

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Will they try to replace him. He certainly didnt sound 96 ! 

[O Dinas Powys]

Will they try to replace him. He certainly didnt sound 96 !  

To miss only two recordings in over fifty years - and both of them only recently - is amazing going.

Well, they managed to replace Humphrey Lyttelton on I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue, so possibly, but who knows.  Maybe do the same thing they did there: get three presenters to take a few episodes each in the next series and see who gels best?  

[Raider4]

Remember him best from Sale of the Century - "and now, from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week!". Compulsory viewing in our house in the 70's.

[mollinary]

What a magnificent life, doing something you love for over fifty years, well into your nineties, with all your marbles to the end. Bravo!

[Orcs]

An excellent entertainer, He will be sorely missed.

[steve_holmes_11]

Remember him best from Sale of the Century - "and now, from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week!". Compulsory viewing in our house in the 70's.

"Here's the man with the questions, and the money"...



That Alan Partridge ruined Norwich...

[Poggle]

A great man of TV and radio, and a true gentleman.