slapphead_otool

A voice from my childhood, and possibly from a few others here, has now gone.

"Are you sitting comfortably, then I will begin".

Daphne Oxenford, who narrated listen with mother in the 50s and 60s, has passed away.

Does anyone else share childhood memories of her show?

RIP


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...s-aged-93.html

SillyOldBag

I used to listen to "listen with mother" when I was very young. I still use the phrase "are you sitting comfortably....." when I'm about to lecture my daughter....

They were happy days and whilst it's sad obviously for family and friends, she led a good long life!

PS Nice to see a bit of Latin on the forums!

slapphead_otool

Requiescat in pace

or my preferred version

Rise if Possible

lesleys

Oh yes. Highlight of my day. I was really upset when the king died and the BBC had sombre music instead of Listen with Mother.

ozzieeagle

Blimey which king ?


I thought you meant Elvis then ?


I can only just vaguely remember this lady...... Thanks to you two for making me feel like a young poster... first time thats happened ever !!!

carolinephillips

I dimly remember her- I wasn't born when the king died (1952) and my mum was only 13!! I feel a little younger now- thanks guys.

RIP gentle lady.

slapphead_otool

I remember twiddling my "cats whisker" and listening to 2LO.

lesleys

I was working in Turkey when he went.

slapphead_otool

He is still around. I saw him in a bar last week.