John Cleese , Julie Walters , Anthony Hopkins
Baz posted:John Cleese , Julie Walters , Anthony Hopkins
very good
machel posted:Bernard Cribbens
That's who i was trying to remember
And i great suggestion
John Cleese - do we love him?
Roxan posted:Colin Firth?
Would we need to include Hugh Grant if we take Colin Firth?
Baz posted:Moonie posted:Saint posted:Roxan posted:Colin Firth?
Would we need to include Hugh Grant if we take Colin Firth?
Nope
Nope from me too
Aren't they kinda similar types of guys
Hunky-posh? Don't know if one is more "loved" than the other
Saint posted:Baz posted:Moonie posted:Saint posted:Roxan posted:Colin Firth?
Would we need to include Hugh Grant if we take Colin Firth?
Nope
Nope from me too
Aren't they kinda similar types of guys
Hunky-posh? Don't know if one is more "loved" than the other
Colin Firth, yes. 
Hugh Grant....love his films but.... he is a plank, so NO.
Saint posted:Baz posted:Moonie posted:Saint posted:Roxan posted:Colin Firth?
Would we need to include Hugh Grant if we take Colin Firth?
Nope
Nope from me too
Aren't they kinda similar types of guys
Hunky-posh? Don't know if one is more "loved" than the other
Donât like Hugh Grant 
Not sure Colin is 'adored' by the public
Are you sure you're not just got the hots for The Firth?
Yogi19 posted:Saint posted:Baz posted:Moonie posted:Saint posted:Roxan posted:Colin Firth?
Would we need to include Hugh Grant if we take Colin Firth?
Nope
Nope from me too
Aren't they kinda similar types of guys
Hunky-posh? Don't know if one is more "loved" than the other
Colin Firth, yes.
Hugh Grant....love his films but.... he is a plank, so NO.
Saint posted:Not sure Colin is 'adored' by the public
Are you sure you're not just got the hots for The Firth?
I wouldn't say he is in particular. I suppose the P&P thing 20 years ago got a lot of women in hot flushes and the Radio Times in a lather but other than that, meh! He is a good actor beyond Mr Darcy, but I don't think he comes close to that national treasure thing that such people as David Attenborough have.
I still say Brian May, astronomer, very intelligent man, very thoughtful man, key guitarist in a much-loved band (personally, I'm not a fan of Queen or Brian May's guitar playing for that matter but millions are) environmental campaigner, animal rights campaigner. An outspoken voice on social issues.
Gets my vote!
Not really my thing but can't deny the talent
Now Carny - i did say a huge talent, admired for their work 'may' not meet the criteria.
Is he a household name - adored by young and old alike, viewed with warmth and a smile by the majority?
Brain May ... Respect - yes but not a household name viewed with 'warmth'
What do others think?
Saint posted:Now Carny - i did say a huge talent, admired for their work 'may' not meet the criteria.
Is he a household name - adored by young and old alike, viewed with warmth and a smile by the majority?
Brain May ... Respect - yes but not a household name viewed with 'warmth'
What do others think?
I know what you mean, but we're at the end of 'not really quite a national treasure' end of 'national treasures'! 
This isn't my taste but Queen, Abba and the Beatles are probably the most popular bands with the public in general. I would say Brian May if he isn't household name, is pretty close to being one. Most people know who Brian May is.
I just respect him as an intelligent guy and as an ethical guy. I'm not even a Queen fan. I don't think Brian May probably does qualify but he's not far off IMO.
Considering Colin Firth is in the mix! Definitely Brian May before Colin Firth!
We have to consider Paul McCartney - Macca if he hasn't been mentioned already.
What about Nicholas Parsons? - legend!
Carnelian posted:We have to consider Paul McCartney - Macca if he hasn't been mentioned already.
What about Nicholas Parsons? - legend!
El Loro posted:Jenny Agutter (The Railway Children + Call the Midwife)
Paul McCartney is in there
BOTH these are excellent suggestions !!! And in the list for serious consideration
Jimmy Tarbuck?
Alan Sugar (obviously joking)
Moonie posted:Jasper Carrott?
Interesting 
Is he 'loved' though?
If we hav Nicolas Parsons then we may need to include LESLIE PHILIPS
Moonie posted:Saint posted:Moonie posted:Jasper Carrott?
Interesting
Is he 'loved' though?
If we hav Nicolas Parsons then we may need to include LESLIE PHILIPS
ðĪ fair enough question
Kenneth Williams?
Kenneth Williams has been dead since the mid-80s if I recall. Nicolas Parsons and Leslie Philips are still alive.
Carnelian posted:Moonie posted:Saint posted:Moonie posted:Jasper Carrott?
Interesting
Is he 'loved' though?
If we hav Nicolas Parsons then we may need to include LESLIE PHILIPS
ðĪ fair enough question
Kenneth Williams?
Kenneth Williams has been dead since the mid-80s if I recall. Nicolas Parsons and Leslie Philips are still alive.
Baz posted:machel posted:Alan titchmarsh, one of a kind( some may say that is a good thing!)
Oh yes, I second Monty Don 
Baz posted:Moonie posted:I just google Leslie Phillips. He is 95 years old
Wow ...I thought he was dead already
Me too! I was quite surprised to see the old chap still alive, ding dong!
I thought he'd be chasing fillies in the hear-after.
