@El Loro posted:No, he hadn't. I don't know when that photo was taken but it's not a recent one, he died in February
I didn’t know that El 
@Moonie posted:I didn’t know that El
@El Loro posted:
Thanks for that El. I really enjoyed reading it 
@El Loro posted:
didn't know he had died thank you EL
@El Loro posted:But he resigned from his role on Pointless (though not from the Celebrities one) so that he could concentrate on his writing. So it would seem unlikely unless he had already agreed at the time he stood down from Pointless.
Samira Ahmed is a real possibility:
true EL yes she would be brilliant tbf
Amol Rajan is to take over as the host of University Challenge:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-62588667
Used to be the editor of The Independent, has been the BBC media editor (though will give that up) and is one of the hosts of Radio 4's "Today" programme (and will continue). As part of the work of being the BBC media editor he has also presented Radio 4's "The Media Show" which I listen to sometimes.
Bamber Gascoigne read English literature at Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Jeremy Paxman read English at St Catherine's College, Cambridge.
Amol Rajan read English at Downing College, Cambridge.
@El Loro posted:Amol Rajan is to take over as the host of University Challenge:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-62588667
Used to be the editor of The Independent, has been the BBC media editor (though will give that up) and is one of the hosts of Radio 4's "Today" programme (and will continue). As part of the work of being the BBC media editor he has also presented Radio 4's "The Media Show" which I listen to sometimes.
Bamber Gascoigne read English literature at Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Jeremy Paxman read English at St Catherine's College, Cambridge.
Amol Rajan read English at Downing College, Cambridge.
Didn't recognise the name so googled....yeah, I know the face.
Not phased tbh.
@El Loro posted:Amol Rajan is to take over as the host of University Challenge:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-62588667
Used to be the editor of The Independent, has been the BBC media editor (though will give that up) and is one of the hosts of Radio 4's "Today" programme (and will continue). As part of the work of being the BBC media editor he has also presented Radio 4's "The Media Show" which I listen to sometimes.
Bamber Gascoigne read English literature at Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Jeremy Paxman read English at St Catherine's College, Cambridge.
Amol Rajan read English at Downing College, Cambridge.
yes have googled and think he will be really good EL
@slimfern there was a film on the Talking Pictures tv schedule which I didn't mention. That was on this morning but is on Youtube as it's in the public domain.
"Penny Serenade" (1941) is a melodrama. A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy.
It's not a film I've seen as it doesn't appeal to me though it does have quite a high rating. Leads were Irene Dunne and Cary Grant who was nominated for an Oscar for best actor. I think it may be his best film outside his comedies and thrillers.
@El Loro posted:@slimfern there was a film on the Talking Pictures tv schedule which I didn't mention. That was on this morning but is on Youtube as it's in the public domain.
"Penny Serenade" (1941) is a melodrama. A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy.
It's not a film I've seen as it doesn't appeal to me though it does have quite a high rating. Leads were Irene Dunne and Cary Grant who was nominated for an Oscar for best actor. I think it may be his best film outside his comedies and thrillers.
Thank you El 
I'll take a look on you tube later 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/...cestershire-62607923
I go past these flat blocks in Cheltenham when I do there to do my shopping there. The mural shown is a new one. There's a very similar one at the other end of the same flat block which has been there for some time:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/...w!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
@El Loro posted:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/...cestershire-62607923
I go past these flat blocks in Cheltenham when I do there to do my shopping there. The mural shown is a new one. There's a very similar one at the other end of the same flat block which has been there for some time:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/...w!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
Lovely mural El 
@El Loro posted:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/...cestershire-62607923
I go past these flat blocks in Cheltenham when I do there to do my shopping there. The mural shown is a new one. There's a very similar one at the other end of the same flat block which has been there for some time:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/...w!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
awww love the mural EL-its stunning
night EL slim moonsieee velvet
The Welsh "Atlantis" maybe:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-62605682
@slimfern possible films on the Talking Pictures tv channel this coming week:
Tomorrow Monday 13.20 "Perfect Understanding" (1933) An indifferent British romantic comedy with the unusual casting of the leads - Gloria Swanson and Laurence Olivier. Although Gloria Swanson is mainly remembered for "Sunset Boulevard" she had been a major star in the silent film era.
Wednesday 7.10 in the morning "The Riverside Murder" (1935) A minor British crime film notable for being Alastair Sim's film debut (a supporting role).
Friday 6.00 in the morning "The Music Box" (1932) the often shown Laurel & Hardy film which is a strong contender for their best short.
Saturday 13.40 "Battle of the Century" (1927) silent Laurel & Hardy short, the one with the pie throwing battle.
@El Loro posted:The Welsh "Atlantis" maybe:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-62605682
I always think the Welsh don't get a voice in the UK
They don't - it's a fact. Name one vocal Welsh MP.
Neil Hamilton was the lowest of the low.
@El Loro posted:The Welsh "Atlantis" maybe:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-62605682
Wouldn't want to chance living on it El 
@El Loro posted:@slimfern possible films on the Talking Pictures tv channel this coming week:
Tomorrow Monday 13.20 "Perfect Understanding" (1933) An indifferent British romantic comedy with the unusual casting of the leads - Gloria Swanson and Laurence Olivier. Although Gloria Swanson is mainly remembered for "Sunset Boulevard" she had been a major star in the silent film era.
Wednesday 7.10 in the morning "The Riverside Murder" (1935) A minor British crime film notable for being Alastair Sim's film debut (a supporting role).Friday 6.00 in the morning "The Music Box" (1932) the often shown Laurel & Hardy film which is a strong contender for their best short.
Saturday 13.40 "Battle of the Century" (1927) silent Laurel & Hardy short, the one with the pie throwing battle.
Thanks El
A bit of Laurel and Hardy comedy never fails 
Interested to see Alastair Sim in his debut role, at a reasonable hour though
@velvet donkey posted:I always think the Welsh don't get a voice in the UK
They don't - it's a fact. Name one vocal Welsh MP.
Neil Hamilton was the lowest of the low.
If you were to include past Welsh MPs, there was David Lloyd-George