BR heard some rumours about him and pulled the ads. That was in about 1983. Everyone was too scared to follow them up because he was treated as some kind of god.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME ..........
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*It's February 1st and I nearly forgot to post my birthday here ...... *
*probably forgot because I'm 74 😱 !!!*
*Thought a Waterlogue , arty photograph ...
2 weeks ago
Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
How prescient of him.
ReplyDeleteRight. The clip was made in the early 80's; great foresight!
DeleteWow Rikki died in 2004!. Loved Him in Scotch and
ReplyDeleteWry!.
I must admit that I'd not heard of him before; I came across this by chance.
DeleteJimmy Saville doing the Age of the Train ads for BR.
ReplyDeleteA well deserved face-full.
DeleteBR heard some rumours about him and pulled the ads. That was in about 1983. Everyone was too scared to follow them up because he was treated as some kind of god.
DeleteI recently heard Tony Blackburn saying that everyone at Radio 1 and BBC 1 hated him.
DeleteEveryone has known about Jimmy Saville since the beginning. That is why they all feel guilty about not blowing the whistle.
ReplyDeleteI had certainly heard about his visits to some children's home in either Jersey or Guernsey, way before the press stated mentioning it.
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