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RIP John Clegg

Algarveaddick
Algarveaddick Posts: 21,153
in Not Sports Related
The veteran actor has died aged 90. Best known for his comedic roles, particularly "Lah-de-dah" Gunner Graham in "It Ain't Half Hot Mum". RIP  

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  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,778
    RIP
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,222
    RIP
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    RIP
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    edited August 2024
    RIP

    'No age at all'
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,352
    RIP great character actor.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited August 2024
    Because Michael Bates "blacked up" to play a South Asian character I assume that's why you can't see repeats of a very funny show ?

    So many shows weren't correct by 2024 standards.

    RIP John Clegg

    Is it bad taste to LOL Gribbo's "no age at all" 🤔
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,153
    edited August 2024
    soapboxsam said:
    Because Peter Jones "blacked up" to play a South Asian character I assume that's why you can't see repeats of a very funny show ?

    So many shows weren't correct by 2024 standards.

    RIP John Clegg

    Is it bad taste to LOL Gribbo's "no age at all" 🤔
    You mean Michael Bates. 

    You can watch it here. https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/it-aint-half-hot-mum/1030223779/
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    Algarveaddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    Because Peter Jones "blacked up" to play a South Asian character I assume that's why you can't see repeats of a very funny show ?

    So many shows weren't correct by 2024 standards.

    RIP John Clegg

    Is it bad taste to LOL Gribbo's "no age at all" 🤔
    You mean Michael Bates. 

    You can watch it here. https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/it-aint-half-hot-mum/1030223779/

    Cheers Algarve, now edited to Michael Bates.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,627
    soapboxsam said:
    Because Michael Bates "blacked up" to play a South Asian character I assume that's why you can't see repeats of a very funny show ?

    So many shows weren't correct by 2024 standards.

    RIP John Clegg

    Is it bad taste to LOL Gribbo's "no age at all" 🤔
    Currently being shown on one of the "retro" channels on Sky. 

    RIP gunner Graham. 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    decent pianist as well - RIP
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  • Alicanteaddicks
    Alicanteaddicks Posts: 126
    golfaddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    Because Michael Bates "blacked up" to play a South Asian character I assume that's why you can't see repeats of a very funny show ?

    So many shows weren't correct by 2024 standards.

    RIP John Clegg

    Is it bad taste to LOL Gribbo's "no age at all" 🤔
    Currently being shown on one of the "retro" channels on Sky. 

    RIP gunner Graham. 
    Can be seen on That’s TV or That’s TV2 tonight 

    RIP 
  • Calloutyejam85
    Calloutyejam85 Posts: 69
    RIP 🙏 

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