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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19374 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:03 pm Post subject: Sir Jimmy Young |
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Have just heard that Jimmy Young died today age 95.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37903108
His was probably the first programme I ever listened to on Radio 2 when I was off work with flu back in 1979 and listened whenever I could after that as it was so interesting!
RIP
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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ruddlescat
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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He made Jeremy Vine look like a complete amateur - I was really sorry to here this sad news - but looking on the bright side he had a great and varied life ranging from films to music and current affairs
I'll be very happy if I reach anywhere near his age - RIP Jim _________________ Are you ready for a Ruddles? |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5784 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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I always enjoyed the JY prog as there was such variation in the content but also those regular features for the Legal Eagle and "What's the recipe today, Jim?"and loved his handovers to Wogan back in the day.
TTFN and RIP Jim. |
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becky sharp
Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6847
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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Sad news.
This is on Radio 2 now.
In tribute to the late Sir Jimmy Young, another chance to hear him look back at his astonishing career with one-time sparring partner, Ken Bruce.
Sir Jimmy Young talks to Ken Bruce about his singing years and radio decades, in an interview first broadcast on the day before his 90th birthday.
From baker's boy in Cinderford, Gloucestershire (at one time stopped by the police for driving underage), via the wartime Royal Air Force, and work as a pianist in night clubs and dance bands, Jim became a hugely successful singer and pop star in the 50s - the first British act to have two consecutive number ones.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0147j0c |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5784 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:40 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Becky. I missed that and must iPlayer it. |
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becky sharp
Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6847
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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You're welcome,Eileen.
It's delightful listening in on these two friends having a good old natter. |
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