bigsteve Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Couldn't believe it this morning when I read it. An absolute legend that seems to have always been around. RIP Countdown as well :? Surely they won't attempt to replace such a legend - no-one could ever follow in his footsteps. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormouse Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Ditto. The man is a broadcasting legend. Have never been afraid to admit to liking Countdown, and Richard's unique brand of 'humour'. He will be sorely missed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 i can't believe it - he wasn't that old was he? was in hospital for a heart operation apparently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 He apparently refused to wear the same time tie more than twice on TV ever, which explains the bizarre patterns on them sometimes - he was great though, even though his humour didn't always humour me Countdown was always a fav, remember picking out those 4 letter words when I was younger thinking they were the highest, then after the time was up seeing one of the contestants (who usually was still at school) declaring they'd got a 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Ditto everthingah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted June 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 He was 61 and had been ill for a few months. He never fully recovered from a heart operation a few days ago. (Sorry, Look North was full of it last night) Remember seeing him at the 2 Countdown recordings I went to, and he was the same bloke before and after filming, as you see him on TV. Full of humour (although not everyone's cup of tea :wink: ) and very full of character. A very sad loss. And he never won an award for 23 years of Countdown - spot all the Special Awards that will come now. Sadly too late - he should have been recognised years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Was he not awarded an MBE by the Queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewi Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Thats just not the same as a tv award tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Always the same posthumous awards always the same, ach so it is, totally wrong! Another thing with the dishing out of knighthoods etc... Johnny wilksinson happens to kick a ball that did something spectacular, now what if it was someone else! whats the betting they would've been honoured instead! Yet Eric Sykes a what seems to be long forgotten legend of comedy is in his f***ing 80's and only now is recognised by a bloodey obe for his services! it makes me sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I think we should campaign to get a Julesy an MBE/OBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I think we should campaign to get a Julesy an MBE/OBE Not yet! I dunno how old he is though, must be 40 by now. He'll have to wait until after retirement I'm sure!! I'd give him a medal (though not an MBE/OBE) purely based on the 1998-2001 experience he gave us. An amazing era never to be repeated again - think about it that's why most of us still search for those old "classics" (they're all from that period, aren't they?), and also whey people reminisce about it so much, (especially me, I know ) but look at that new Gatecrasher Classics CD - look at when all the tunes from.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Just been reading the top 100 results of 99 in DJ and jules was apparently 33 then so... 39/40? sounds right?!! :? Jules was voted number 3 after Sasha and Oakie then btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormouse Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Jules is 39 i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGGZY Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Dormouse been hearing some of your shows mate, must say very inpressed and very profesional!!! I think you right 39! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormouse Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Ah wow, cheers. Thanks very much, glad to have you on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGGZY Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 No worries man.. Was introduced to the show by Bjorn! So many tunes!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Chamone :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_E_P Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 yeah jules is 39 will be 40 on october 26th if im right same day as my m8. that makes him a scorpio like me very sad i know that. not sure he wants to be reminded of his age tho, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 You're right, Jules will be 40 on 26.10.05. Life begins at 40 or so they say!! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I'm also a Scorpian. We are very loyal people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormouse Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Me too. And Jules' birthday is the day after mine. I was gonna say, "I'll tell him that next time I see him" but I don't think he'd really care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGGZY Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I am guessing that u know Julesy, i have met him a couple of times on nights out seems like a top bloke, is he safe in reality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I've meet him 7 times now and he is always friendly and ready for a chat. He comes across as being a really nice chap and l would like to think that he is genuine. :roll: He is also very witty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormouse Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Yeah I know Jules, he's cool. As you say, very witty and very open to conversation with his fans. Top guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted June 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I think we should campaign to get a Julesy an MBE/OBE Not yet! I dunno how old he is though, must be 40 by now. He'll have to wait until after retirement I'm sure!! Hasn't Oakie got an MBE or something :? And he's s*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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