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Just watched an extremely funny clip of the great Sean Lock on eight out of ten cats where Jimmy Carr asks the usual have you got a mascot question. Sean says that as a national treasure he has been asked by the Government to adjudicate on what celebs should be a National Treasure and which...

Sure many members in the UK will know it is National Album day today, this year it seems to be concentrating on British solo artists and bands so thought I would ask the question here . Declare your favourite 3 British Albums of all time and to ensure no bias perhaps our friends in Oz and over...

Just back from Lake Garda , this old chap is 93 and has worked all his life on the pleasure boats that go from Malcesine across the lake. He lost his wife a couple of years ago and to avoid going home he still goes to work every day without fail . I am posting it because the ferry now operates...

Just been announced that Ian Lavender , Private Pike , from one of the greatest Comedy shows ever has sadly passed way . He went on to play in Eastenders and other shows but he will be forever " You stupid Boy " . He survived being " on the list" of the German Captain but sadly another...

I have seen today that the French mime artists are taking industrial action . They have been out on the streets of Paris in force of course their placards are blank but they are very dextrous at presenting what their disquiet is . As the day progressed the scenes of violence increased and the...

I am sure you would have noticed but if not Tony , it flashed up on my Spotify account today that the Fairports have released a live version of Full House 53 years after the original release . The cover has a now and then picture so the four surviving members played the gig , sadly we of course...

Sadly Ruth Madoc , Gladys Pugh from Hi De Hi ,has sadly tragically passed away. It appears she was Hospitalised from a fall rehearsing for Pantomime earlier in the week and died in post operative surgery recovery . She was an accomplished actress appearing in Under Milkwood with the greats of...

It has been reported today that Duggie Brown our very own Verny Sedgewick has passed away at the age of 82 . Although he only appeared in one episode it is fondly remembered for his confrontation with Nora . Started life as a standup comedian he was the young whippersnapper on the Comedians and...

Very sad news today that one of the stalwarts of Dad's Army Frank Williams the Reverend Timothy Farthing has passed away at 90 . Like many actors that Jimmy Perry and David Croft employed he appeared as a Vicar in Hi De Hi and also a Bishop in You Rang M'Laud they were loyal to actors whose work...

This news item made me laugh as there was a happy outcome though it could have had more serious consequences . It does prove that you are never too old . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-61790485 It got me thinking which characters are likely to participate in such a thing...

I am pretty sure many members will say Who? Well he is probably one of the UK's prolific supporting actor in a minor role . He's been everyone in everything , whilst he has had some permanent roles in series the most famous being Leclerc in Allo Allo, if they needed someone to play a small role...

Fascinating article about the debris orbiting earth published on BBC News today . I looked for Red Dwarf but didn't spot it but seriously its both fascinating and concerning to see how much is up there . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-56845104

With so much time on my hands I have been thinking about my childhood memories some not so good but others really good . I want to keep it light so here's one to hopefully promote peoples thoughts at this time for reflection . Do you remember all those kids Birthday parties and do you remember...

I have to report than on Wednesday with the impending lockdown in the UK that Bill and Ben decided they would go out on a last night Bender . They eventually staggered home seven sheets to the wind and whilst Ben eventually managed to fall into his plant pot and snuggle down for the night Bill...

It has just been announced that one of the Icons of British Comedy who has also been in our beloved show Bobby Ball has sadly passed away aged 76 from Covid 19. With Tommy Cannon they were stalwarts of TV for many years all starting on Opportunity Knocks a talent show which also produced stars...

It has been announced that Margaret Nolan has sadly passed away aged 76 . She has appeared in many many productions notwithstanding Pate and Chips . Appearing in Carry on Films , Goldfinger and a Hard Day's Night highlight the illustrious career she had . I remember her as the wonderful Nemone...

The BBC News site is showing some wonderful old black and white photographs of Bourneville where the Cadbury Brothers purpose built the village around their factory which produced the wonderful chocolate products we all enjoy probably too much of . I thought that you may like to read the...

I know there are a few "Muso's" on the site sadly one of the greatest guitarists of our times passed away today. Peter Green co founder of Fleetwood Mac has lost his life at 73 . He was a very troubled person left Mac very early on but this did not detract from the pure quality of work he...

It has been announced that so sadly Little Richard has passed away aged 87 . He was one of the pioneers of Rock n Roll and was the real deal unlike some [ Bill Haley from my perspective] .With Chuck Berry gone that leaves the controversial but without doubt one of the greats Jerry Lee Lewis as...

BBC News has a little article compiled by one of their feature writers outlining things to view to ease the long days of isolation . One short film has one of the most iconic shots ever seen in films . The short is available on a site which I'd not come across and it holds a plethora of things...