How the mighty are fallen. With Ted Rogers at his side, Dusty Bin bossed British Television for the best part of a decade. Sadly now in permanent hiding from Al Qaeda, ISIS and any number of Peace-Loving organisations after being largely held responsible for corrupting the youth of the previous generation and diverting them from Jihad.
Dusty Bin. How the mighty are fallen. With Ted Rogers at his side, Dusty Bin bossed British Television for the best part of a decade. Sadly now in permanent hiding from Al Qaeda, ISIS and any number of Peace-Loving organisations after being largely h
I notice Basil Brush hasn't been on the box for some time either. Is it that his agent is asking too much even for the BBC? Or did he inadvertently say something negative about the LGBT community?
I notice Basil Brush hasn't been on the box for some time either. Is it that his agent is asking too much even for the BBC? Or did he inadvertently say something negative about the LGBT community?
This is probably why Basil Brush isn't on telly anymore. No, me neither, but this really happened, and required a full Guardian investigation. .http://www.theguardian.com/culture/tvandradioblog/2008/mar/18/isbasilbrushracist
I know it's complete stupidity and an astonishing waste of police time but it REALLY DID HAPPEN.
I don't like to see people losing their jobs, but clearly the Hate Crimes Unit of the particular constabulary can be wound up without delay, as it doesn't appear to have a speck of common sense.
The next time you hear Police organisations bleating about how they are overstretched and victimised by Mistress Theresa M, wave that article under their nose.
a-ha-ha-ha-ha-boom-boom indeed Mr Derek.
I know it's complete stupidity and an astonishing waste of police time but it REALLY DID HAPPEN. I don't like to see people losing their jobs, but clearly the Hate Crimes Unit of the particular constabulary can be wound up without delay, as it doesn'
I also noticed the snide caption under the picture of Basil and Jim Davidson together.
'Judge a sock puppet by the company he keeps? Basil Brush and Jim Davidson. Photograph: BBC'
These really are very odd times.
I also noticed the snide caption under the picture of Basil and Jim Davidson together.'Judge a sock puppet by the company he keeps? Basil Brush and Jim Davidson. Photograph: BBC'These really are very odd times.
Rodney Bewes is a sad case. Never seemed to get any work after the Likely Lads comedy series and reportedly skint. Whatever Happened to him ?
John McCririckRodney Bewes is a sad case. Never seemed to get any work after the Likely Lads comedy series and reportedly skint. Whatever Happened to him ?
Len Fairclough (Coronation Street)... His fame brought him wealth, a lavish home, a cottage in Wales, a spectacular villa in Majorca and a range of cars he enjoyed being seen in. A cottage in Wales, a spectacular villa in Majorca and a range of cars he enjoyed being seen in. Disgraced Coronation Street star Peter Adamson - who played womaniser Len Fairclough in the soap - has died a penniless recluse.
Len Fairclough (Coronation Street)...His fame brought him wealth, a lavish home, a cottage in Wales, a spectacular villa in Majorca and a range of cars he enjoyed being seen in.A cottage in Wales, a spectacular villa in Majorca and a range of cars he
Was he unlucky to get swept up in the Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall stuff?
Never liked him and thought he was talentless, but seemed to only get found guilty on one charge and not guilty on many others Only asking what any interested chit chatters think.
Dave Lee Travis ... another one from the BBCWas in the news today about his failed appeal.Was he unlucky to get swept up in the Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall stuff?Never liked him and thought he was talentless, but seemed to only get found g
dont see gary rohes much these days or nigel kennedy, there's a theme here. also ruth awrence the child prodigy, and the antiques deal who had the sex change, james herries
dont see gary rohes much these days or nigel kennedy, there's a theme here.also ruth awrence the child prodigy, and the antiques deal who had the sex change, james herries
Tom and Jerry cartoons carry racism warning. Tom and Jerry cartoons on television are being accompanied by a warning that they may depict scenes of "racial prejudice". The classic cat and mouse cartoons, some made more than 70 years ago, carry a warning for subscribers to Amazon Prime Instant Video.1 Oct 2014
Tom and Jerry cartoons carry racism warning. Tom and Jerry cartoons on television are being accompanied by a warning that they may depict scenes of "racial prejudice". The classic cat and mouse cartoons, some made more than 70 years ago, carry a warn
I've heard that Basil Brush was a narky little barsteward off-screen.
You didn't want to own a local chicken coop if Brush was in town... after a few drinks in the hospitality lounge after the show he would go berserk. It was all hushed up as he had contacts within the government.
I've heard that Basil Brush was a narky little barsteward off-screen.You didn't want to own a local chicken coop if Brush was in town... after a few drinks in the hospitality lounge after the show he would go berserk. It was all hushed up as he had c
Clare Balding... just seemed to disappear about 5 years ago. Think she used to mix in the same circles as Brush which might have a bearing. We'll probably never know.
Clare Balding... just seemed to disappear about 5 years ago. Think she used to mix in the same circles as Brush which might have a bearing. We'll probably never know.
Clouseau, it's true Basil had a 'dark side' when it came to chicks (not the Kenny mann variety) Tony brushed it under the carpet, but after he fell out of favor it was open season on Basil.
Clouseau, it's true Basil had a 'dark side' when it came to chicks (not the Kenny mann variety) Tony brushed it under the carpet, but after he fell out of favor it was open season on Basil.
Balding was the only female partner Brush would ever agree to work with, owing to fingernail issues.
A reboot of the Brush franchise with Balding as the straight man was actually in production until the Guardian revelations forced Yentob to pull the plug.
Balding was the only female partner Brush would ever agree to work with, owing to fingernail issues.A reboot of the Brush franchise with Balding as the straight man was actually in production until the Guardian revelations forced Yentob to pull the p
Batmanjelly is available, wonder if Basil knows. I can see it now the Bas and Bat show, featuring unbelievable situations and scrapes, all done in the best possible taste of course!.
Batmanjelly is available, wonder if Basil knows. I can see it now the Bas and Bat show, featuring unbelievable situations and scrapes, all done in the best possible taste of course!.
At a low point Brush actually applied for the lead role in Batman Begins, on account of being used to working in a cape. In the end Bale got the part because the producer was a big Spurs fan, and thought he was getting Gareth Bale under the mask.
At a low point Brush actually applied for the lead role in Batman Begins, on account of being used to working in a cape. In the end Bale got the part because the producer was a big Spurs fan, and thought he was getting Gareth Bale under the mask.
Sooty and Sweep... shunned by the establishment after Sweep tried to sue HRH the Duke of Edinburgh for racial harassment when he got their names mixed up when they were introduced after the Royal Variety Show several years ago.
Sooty and Sweep... shunned by the establishment after Sweep tried to sue HRH the Duke of Edinburgh for racial harassment when he got their names mixed up when they were introduced after the Royal Variety Show several years ago.
There was a time in the late 80's and early 90's when Tony Slattery was never off the telly. Then drug and alcohol abuse led to mental health issues. He has done a few minor bits and pieces since but unlike his contemporaries at Cambridge who are all still very successful his career seems to have ended.
There was a time in the late 80's and early 90's when Tony Slattery was never off the telly. Then drug and alcohol abuse led to mental health issues. He has done a few minor bits and pieces since but unlike his contemporaries at Cambridge who are all
The sex change guy James Herries apparently got his willy out during an interview a couple of years ago and the interviewer panicked and we haven't seen him/her since!
The sex change guy James Herries apparently got his willy out during an interview a couple of years ago and the interviewer panicked and we haven't seen him/her since!
In the mid-1990s, after leaving Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Slattery suffered what he described as a "mid-life crisis" – triggered by excessive drinking and cocaine use (spending up to £4,000 per week on the drug)[2] – culminating in 1996 with a six-month period as a recluse, during which he did not answer his door or telephone, "or open bills, or wash... I just sat". Eventually, one of his friends broke down the door of his flat and persuaded him to go to hospital. He was diagnosed as suffering from bipolar disorder. He discussed this period and his subsequent living with the disorder in a documentary made by Stephen Fry, The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, in 2006; Slattery claimed that he spent time living in a warehouse and "throwing [his] furniture into the Thames".
In the mid-1990s, after leaving Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Slattery suffered what he described as a "mid-life crisis" – triggered by excessive drinking and cocaine use (spending up to £4,000 per week on the drug)[2] – culminating in 1996 with a s
In 2004, after James Harries had undergone gender reassignment, Channel 4 broadcast a documentary Little Lady Fauntleroy made by actor Keith Allen in which he interviewed the Harries family.[7] The documentary was released on DVD on 4 July 2005.
On 8 July 2005, a gang of five to seven men attacked Harries, her father and her brother in the family home.[8] One 17-year-old boy was later fined and given a supervision order for his role in the incident.[9]
In October 2006, Harries appeared in the Channel 5 television series Trust Me – I'm a Beauty Therapist,[10] which was filmed on location in a beauty therapist's in Swansea, Wales.
In November 2008 Harries was featured as a cover girl in the specialist lifestyle magazine Transliving.[11]
Harries is a Buddhist and a vegetarian;[2] she lives in Cardiff.
In August 2013, Harries became a housemate on the twelfth series of Celebrity Big Brother.[12] She finished in third place.[13]
In September 2013, she appeared on Celebrity Juice.[14] Harries has cited past sexual relations with comedian Russell Brand, claims he adamantly denies. Harries repeated her claim in January 2015 stating "It’s all true [...] he doesn’t want people to find out, maybe he doesn’t want his mother to know!"[15]
Her debut single "I Am a Woman" was released in January 2015.
In 2004, after James Harries had undergone gender reassignment, Channel 4 broadcast a documentary Little Lady Fauntleroy made by actor Keith Allen in which he interviewed the Harries family.[7] The documentary was released on DVD on 4 July 2005.On 8
Met Tommy years ago at home, and he said he was skint till the panto season!
Bobby Ball plays Lee Mack's father in Not Going Out.
Didn't one or other of them get religion? (Same thing happened with Little and Large iirc.)
@Aunty Post -- Cannon & BallMet Tommy years ago at home, and he said he was skint till the panto season!Bobby Ball plays Lee Mack's father in Not Going Out.Didn't one or other of them get religion? (Same thing happened with Little and Large iirc.)
Adam Hart Jones was shocked to hear about him ,seemed the most harmless bloke http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2220804/TV-History-star-inappropriately-touched-female-producer-reprimanded.html
last time i saw Loughran on TV was when he had a season ticket sat behind Fergie at Old Trafford and used to almost jump in the dugout when they scored, that was 3 years ago i guess
last time i saw Loughran on TV was when he had a season ticket sat behind Fergie at Old Trafford and used to almost jump in the dugout when they scored, that was 3 years ago i guess
Worrall Thompson hosting a daily chef's challenge show right now on the Made In Bristol channel (Sky 117 for those lucky enough to live in Somerset).
Today's special guest is someone called Larry Lamb, and none of the ingredients used were supplied by Tesco, definitely not, and if they were, they were all paid for in full, officer.
Worrall Thompson hosting a daily chef's challenge show right now on the Made In Bristol channel (Sky 117 for those lucky enough to live in Somerset).Today's special guest is someone called Larry Lamb, and none of the ingredients used were supplied by
used to have one that sat on top of telly in the old days when tellys were real tellys - items of furniture.
Now with flat screen TVs, Santas can't get back on TV, not deep enough.
little Santas ...used to have one that sat on top of telly in the old days when tellys were real tellys - items of furniture.Now with flat screen TVs, Santas can't get back on TV, not deep enough.