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Title: Brian Matthew
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 April 2017, 00:06:15
Is not dead!  :y

The BBC announced his death at lunchtime yesterday, but apparently he's still alive although critically ill.  ::)  Auntie Beeb was a tad premature!  ;D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39500773
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Keith ABS on 06 April 2017, 07:27:47
  Who he?

Keith ABS
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2017, 08:25:52
A radio DJ on BBC since before radio was invented. You would have though they would have bothered to check whether their longest serving employee was dead before announcing that he was, to the nation.
Unbelievable !
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 April 2017, 10:03:12
They say Elvis is dead and I don't believe this to be a case of 'fake news'
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Colin G on 06 April 2017, 20:34:48
He presented Sounds of the Sixties at 8 on Saturdays for you old farts, the tw*ts at the beeb replaced him with Tony Blackburn (wtf)
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 April 2017, 00:41:03
Always liked his weekend spot, terrific radio voice I thought.
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: ronnyd on 07 April 2017, 23:23:37
Just read that Tim Pigott-Smith died today age 70. Always a good performer IMO, RIP Tim.
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: wakeyomega on 08 April 2017, 16:46:39
Funny old thing. The BBC incorrectly announce the death of one of its own employees, yet not a word either of apology or discussion in the radio 'news' programs (Five live breakfast, Jeremy Vine etc.) If any other organisation had made such a faux par, Nicky Campbell and Jeremy Vine would be down their throat.

Brian Mathews 'sound of the sixties was a great program, and demonstrated his deep knowledge of the industry. Tim Rice made a very good stand in while he was ill. Now that Tony Blackburn has taken over the role (nothing against him, but he's wrong for that particular program), they've shunted it to the 6 am slot! and moved patronising Dermot o Leary into the 8am slot.

Not that I have a strong personal opinion on any of this   ::)

Pat
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: redelitev6 on 08 April 2017, 17:45:27
Funny old thing. The BBC incorrectly announce the death of one of its own employees, yet not a word either of apology or discussion in the radio 'news' programs (Five live breakfast, Jeremy Vine etc.) If any other organisation had made such a faux par, Nicky Campbell and Jeremy Vine would be down their throat.

Brian Mathews 'sound of the sixties was a great program, and demonstrated his deep knowledge of the industry. Tim Rice made a very good stand in while he was ill. Now that Tony Blackburn has taken over the role (nothing against him, but he's wrong for that particular program), they've shunted it to the 6 am slot! and moved patronising Dermot o Leary into the 8am slot.

Not that I have a strong personal opinion on any of this   ::)

Pat
I loathe Dermot o Leary and that other T*****r Craig Charles with a passion , nothing personal but I just can't stand the smug self satisfied c***s  >:( 
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: redelitev6 on 08 April 2017, 20:57:56
Is not dead!  :y

The BBC announced his death at lunchtime yesterday, but apparently he's still alive although critically ill.  ::)  Auntie Beeb was a tad premature!  ;D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39500773
:( He is now , just been announced on the radio  :(
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2017, 21:11:34
Twice in a week :o Poor sod :'(
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 April 2017, 21:12:07
They say Elvis is dead

I don't think so. He works down my local chip shop.  8)
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 April 2017, 21:49:33
They say Elvis is dead

I don't think so. He works down my local chip shop.  8)

And he was seen coming out of the 7/11!  :y

RIP Brian Matthew.  :(
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: biggriffin on 08 April 2017, 22:25:33
He dead now, according to news at 10
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 April 2017, 22:29:39
He dead now, according to news at 10

Wake up!  ::)  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 April 2017, 04:19:20
He dead now, according to news at 10

Wake up!  ::)  :P  ;D
It's the water I tell you :D
Title: Re: Brian Matthew
Post by: biggriffin on 09 April 2017, 20:19:50
He dead now, according to news at 10

Wake up!  ::)  :P  ;D
It's the water I tell you :D


Next time we arrange a hoof'land curry night, you should attend and you can try some of the 'special' water,  nickw, nitro, and big Al have tried it and lived, it's sent to us from the east!  :o