OBITUARIES

[Stanley]

Lovely example of specialised knowledge. I had never heard of him until this morning..... Thanks David.

[Tripps]

The actor Timothy West has died aged ninety.

I don't think he did much better than Bradley Hardacre in "Brass".

RIP.

[Stanley]

I liked Timothy and my mind went immediately to Prunella Scales. She is still alive and was supported wonderfully by her husband who was her carer.
I think most of us watched the series of programmes they did together on canal cruises.

[Cathy]

Yes , they were my thoughts Stanley. They were 63yrs married. 3 children , so I’m sure Prunella will be well looked after.

[Stanley]

John Prescott has died aged 86. Not an old Etonian, he was a former ship's steward and was deeply rooted in the trade union movement. Many believe that he kept the peace for years between Blair and Brown.

[Tripps]

De mortuis nil nisi bonum and all that - but this is the first thing that comes to mind.

RIP.

Jiohn Prescott

I think this exchange between two Rotherham lads shows both at their best. . .
Did I imagine the look of mischief in Prescott's eye when he referred to Hague as Judy?

[Stanley]

Hague cited that exchange in an interview on R4 yesterday..... I should add, without a trace of malice.

[Stanley]

Terry Griffiths, master snooker player, has died......

[Tripps]

Jean Anderson author of the "Topsy and Tim" books has died aged 96.

Jean Anderson

They were my favourite bedtime story books. Topsy and Tim go Hill Walking was my personal best.
RIP.

My goodness Amazon want £40 for a copy but it is kindly read here by a nice lady. .

[Stanley]

I heard the report David and have never come across the lady. Perhaps she was after my time.....
She and her husband sold quite a few books!

[PanBiker]

Johnny Walker - DJ and broadcaster aged 79.

[Big Kev]

Johnny Walker - DJ and broadcaster aged 79.

A legend. Listened to his Sunday afternoon show, on Radio 2, up until the last one in October.

[Stanley]

Sorry, he passed me by!