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Old Oct 3rd 2005 | 9:03 pm
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Just heard that Ronnie Barker has died. He was one of the best comic genius' that there was.

You will live through DVD, for generations.

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Old Oct 3rd 2005 | 9:06 pm
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Originally Posted by avroncotton
Just heard that Ronnie Barker has died. He was one of the best comic genius' that there was.

You will live through DVD, for generations.

R.I.P

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I know, im gutted. Porridge - pure class
 
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I know, im gutted. Porridge - pure class
He certainly was one of the great comic genuises (or should that be genii?).
 
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He certainly was one of the great comic genuises (or should that be genii?).
Ditto - RIP
 
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The man was a genius.....Porridge, Open all hours, The Two Ronnies, we had the programme with the re-runs just before we came out here and gave a lot of funny memories when i used to watch it with my granny, she thought they were great.

The two tramps were my favourite

 
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This is very sad news. I was brought up on the two ronnies and open all hours.

RIP.
 
Old Oct 3rd 2005 | 9:40 pm
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Ai - very sad news - I reckon Porridge was his best work
 
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A legend in the comedy world.

His work has inspired many.
 
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Originally Posted by avroncotton
Just heard that Ronnie Barker has died. He was one of the best comic genius' that there was.

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R.I.P

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I didnt know that, and im deeply saddened, he has made us all laugh on many occasions.

On another note, i only found out last week whatshis name off countdown had died.

Sheesh !!!

Whats happening !!!
 
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Originally Posted by avroncotton
Just heard that Ronnie Barker has died. He was one of the best comic genius' that there was.

You will live through DVD, for generations.

R.I.P

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<------- Shocked. I felt the same when Les Dawson died. Anyone got any GOOD news???


Flash.
 
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<------- Shocked. I felt the same when Les Dawson died. Anyone got any GOOD news???


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Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au
I didnt know that, and im deeply saddened, he has made us all laugh on many occasions.

On another note, i only found out last week whatshis name off countdown had died.

Sheesh !!!

Whats happening !!!
You mean Richard Whiteley. He died aged 61 after heart surgery...

guess that means that we are all getting older :scared:

better enjoy it hey
 
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"Norman ... Stanley Fletcher ..."



RIP you comedy genius you ...

A sad day.

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Originally Posted by woodyinoz
You mean Richard Whiteley. He died aged 61 after heart surgery...

guess that means that we are all getting older :scared:

better enjoy it hey

Was on a job last week, and lit a smoke up, I KNOW !!!!!

anyways, guy said , dya know how many ppl die a year from SMOKIN??

I said nup !!

he proceeded to tell me, whilst i puffed away....

His kid a 17 yr old piped up n said YER AND MILLIONS DIE EACH YEAR WHOVE NEVER SMOKED


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Default Re: ...and it's goodnight from him.

Originally Posted by Three Legs
"Norman ... Stanley Fletcher ..."



RIP you comedy genius you ...

A sad day.

Three Legs
Here, here. A VERY sad day indeed.

RIP Mr Barker
 


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