Author Topic: Richard Whitely (Read 3590 times)

« **on:** June 27, 2005, 08:25:43 am »

I was genuinely shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Richard Whitely. Television in the afternoon will never be the same.

oldspice · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2005, 08:49:31 am »

Yes. A sad loss.

goldencup · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2005, 08:54:45 am »

Indeed. I wonder if someone else will take it over?

« **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2005, 09:45:18 am »

Maybe in time, but surely not for a good respectful while.

chocolate chick · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2005, 10:49:56 am »

It was very sad news to hear this morning. A sad loss.

Not sure if he can be replaced on Countdown, could not image someone else filling his shoes easily.

smurfboy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2005, 11:20:11 am »

They've already filmed some shows with guest hosts to cover for his initial illness, so I imagine they'll do another set of those before choosing a new host. It's very sad.

chocolate chick · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2005, 12:40:33 pm »

Should the show continue?

Cherry_Ripe · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2005, 12:52:29 pm »

I wonder whether Carol would want to continue the show with someone else as the host.

smurfboy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2005, 03:21:40 pm »

Obviously I can't say for sure as I didn't know him, but 'Twice Nightly' struck me as the sort of bloke who'd like the programme to live on after him.

goldencup · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2005, 05:21:18 pm »

Quote from: smurfboy

Obviously I can't say for sure as I didn't know him, but 'Twice Nightly' struck me as the sort of bloke who'd like the programme to live on after him.

I think so too. What happened to that guy who used to do a word quiz called 'Catchword' - Paul Coia (sp?). He'd be good.

robbie · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2005, 06:00:17 pm »

Michael Barrymore should take it over.

smurfboy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2005, 06:16:05 pm »

Quote from: goldencup

I think so too. What happened to that guy who used to do a word quiz called 'Catchword' - Paul Coia (sp?). He'd be good.

Yes, good idea. Or maybe Andrew or Tom O'Connor? Tom O' Connor always seems quite at home in Dictionary corner.

« **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2005, 09:09:30 pm »

Quote from: Cherry_Ripe

I wonder whether Carol would want to continue the show with someone else as the host.

As much as I was saddened by the news, c'mon, Carol? What won't she do for the money?

loulou · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2005, 09:48:03 pm »

Yes Tom o 'Connor would be good but definitely not Michael Barrymore.

loulou · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2005, 09:48:38 pm »

How about Des O' Connor?

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Author Topic: Richard Whitely (Read 3590 times)