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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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With the passing of Ken Dodd its made me think who is left of that golden era of entertainment.
Surely knighthood are due for Bernard Cribbins (the voice of childhood) & Roy Hudd.
For me, the likes of Dodd remind me of watching my parents cry with laughter.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Why should people get knighthoods just for doing something they enjoy?"
I don't think the knighthood is necessarily for doing something they enjoy,more so for bringing fun and laughter into the lives of others. |
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"Why should people get knighthoods just for doing something they enjoy?"
Some knighthoods are awarded for services to entertainment I think. I could be wrong but I think anyone can suggest people for the honours list. I'm thinking of putting forward a new category "services to swinging"   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Knighthoods are given out like candy nowadays, its virtually meaningless. Why so many sportsmen for instance? Why Bradley Wiggins ( even allowing for hindsight) but not David Beckham, who to my mind is far more of a global icon and philanthropist ( even if he probably doesn't know what it means)
Many entertainers get one for not being dead it seems, little else
Policians just award themselves for a lifetime of self service which is in fact a job they get handsomely rewarded for
I'm not saying it should be scrapped but a bit more selective not just populist
Back to the OP.Roy Hudd possibly for his efforts in keeping an historic form of entertainment alive.Bernard Cribbins , no, as much as I love his work , ( the Wombles, Railway Children, etc) he's just an actor doing what he loves.Surely reward enough? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Barry cryer very understated.
Had his hand in lots of genius comedies.
I think Barry Cryer is a genius with language and timing.
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I think people would be amazed with regards to his writing credits. |
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"Barry cryer very understated.
Had his hand in lots of genius comedies.
I think Barry Cryer is a genius with language and timing.
I think people would be amazed with regards to his writing credits."
Agreed, one of the unsung heroes of British comedy, right back to the 50s |
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