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Michael Apted dies aged 79

TV Home Forum - Best known for the Up series of TV documentaries following the lives of 14 people every seven years

I expect the cameraman George Jesse Turner still has an appetite to continue. He has built up just as much of a bond with the subjects as Apted.

By Johnr

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WH 9 Jan 2021 5:43amWhataday

Death to 2020

TV Home Forum - Netflix announces new Wipe-style show

I think if you're expecting it to be the same as Screenwipe then you may be disappointed. However watching it last night the wife found it funny, and overall I enjoyed it.

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By Josh

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CW 29 Dec 2020 9:45pmCharlie Wells

Frank Bough RIP

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BBC Four is showing an episode of As Time Goes By in tribute, tomorrow at 7.30. It's the one where he and Jean (Judi Dench) get married 😄

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By DVB Cornwall

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MA 8 Nov 2020 8:58pmMeridian AM

John Sessions RIP

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By Markymark

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MA 3 Nov 2020 2:40pmMarkymark

RIP Tim Brooke-Taylor

TV Home Forum - Died age 79 of coronavirus

Poignant ....

By JamesWorldNews

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DV 12 Apr 2020 5:34pmDVB Cornwall

Bobbie Battisa Dead at 67

The Newsroom - Longtime CNN Anchor dies of Cervical Cancer

But that’s not necessarily the talent’s fault, but I take your points on format.

By Mouseboy33

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EL 6 Mar 2020 7:25pmelmarko

David Bellamy Dies

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I wouldn't be surprised if the lucrative advertising deals he signed had an impact on his BBC work.

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By steddenm

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WH 13 Dec 2019 3:07pmWhataday

Freddie Starr dies, age 76

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At the end of this Des O'Connor skit, Freddie returns in his Hitler costume, which has everything to do with being a vehicle for him to get some great visual gags, rather than dressing up as a Nazi....

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By Larry the Loafer

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LL 12 May 2019 5:12pmLondon Lite

London Bridge Is Down

TV Home Forum - Streaming services in the event of the Queen's Death

Good point.

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By Ne1L C

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NA 10 May 2019 4:11pmnatwel27

Channel 5 sombre ident

Requests - Used after death of Diana

I'm sure I've seen an off air shot of that graphic with something like "An announcement will follow"

By LTSC1980

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WH 19 Oct 2018 6:10pmWhataday

Geoffrey Hayes dies aged 76

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Geoffrey and the old Rainbow gang did pop up again a few years later.

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By Whataday

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XI 5 Oct 2018 12:29amXilla

Stefán Karl Stefánsson dies aged 43

TV Home Forum - LazyTown star dies after long battle with cancer

I'm sad, too, having transmitted loads of Lazy Town shows over the years. Robbie Rotten was such a wonderful character and Stefan a brilliant actor - playing a sympathetic villain and putting everything...

By Caly123

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TC 24 Aug 2018 9:41amTonyCurrie

Alastair Yates has died

The Newsroom - Former BBC and Sky News presenter dies aged 66

Terrible news. My utmost condolences to his family. And along with many others, I would agree that his delivery was impeccable - in my mind, he was what you would call 'a proper newsreader'. Worth...

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By deejay

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WO 30 Jul 2018 8:16pmWoodpecker

Dale Winton dies aged 62

TV Home Forum - Supermarket Sweep, In It to Win It, & Hole in the Wall

Seemingly it was indeed filmed there.

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By AxG

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SW 20 Apr 2018 1:10pmSteve Williams

Ken Dodd dies, aged 90

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It's a shame that the format of An Audience With seems to have died itself. ITV have had a few musical specials but under a different title.

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By Larry the Loafer

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LL 17 Mar 2018 1:45amLarry the Loafer

Carol Barnes:

The Newsroom - 10 years since are death

I worked with Carol's daughter Clare Barnes (who also sadly died very prematurely) and it was a privilege to meet Carol a few times.

By A former member

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LO 12 Mar 2018 3:01pmLondoner

Gogglebox - Leon Sadly Dies

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Does this mean we're not friends any more?

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By TV Times

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GM 24 Dec 2017 1:53pmnodnirG kraM

Keith Chegwin dies

TV Home Forum - Children's TV host, 60, battled progressive lung condition

Yeah, I think it was more a case of him not wanting people to go on and on about it years later.

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By Rex

35 replies

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WH 14 Dec 2017 6:31pmWhataday

Manhattan Terror Attack

The Newsroom - Reports of at least 6 dead & many injured

Behind the scenes at NY1.

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By alexhb01

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MO 1 Nov 2017 12:19pmMouseboy33

20 years since the death of Princess Diana

TV Home Forum - This is BBC Television from London. Normal programming has been suspended.

I haven't ever thought about that, but it's a good idea. When I get a bit more time, I will sit down and go through it and submit some stuff to BBC Genome. Here is the presenting schedule for 9/11....

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By johnnyboy

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IT 5 Oct 2017 7:17pmitsrobert