[TV] Nicholas Parsons is 95 today

[Nottseagull]

And still as sharp as a pin. Didn't seem like that a couple of years ago though; anyone know what the problem was?...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?saf...W6YmA4uM:&scso=_cSS9W6e5AZLUgQbw_r2IBQ31:1361

 

[Baker lite]

I thought Mr Jolly took him out?..

 

[Baldseagull]

I thought Mr Jolly took him out?..

He was supposed to, but Dreamytime Escorts stole the gig.

 

[juliant]

Blimey. I remember staying at my nans when they filmed a Dr Who series in Kent at her church . She took me to meet him and Sylvester Mccoy. Now i feel old !

 

[Icy Gull]

Is he as annoying as he ever was?

 

[jakarta]

Is he as entertaining as he ever was?

Fixed for you...

 

[Icy Gull]

Fixed for you...

Each to their own

 

[LamieRobertson]

Bring back Sale of the Century

 

[MattBackHome]

I thought Mr Jolly took him out?..

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[jakarta]

Each to their own

I can't remember him doing anything except Chairing Just a Minute and he is perfect in that role.

Genuinely interested to know what else has he done which has annoyed you?

Was it on screen/radio or did he cut you up in traffic on the A23?

 

[wolfie]

Us old codgers remember him as the straight man to Arthur Haynes.

 

[Icy Gull]

I can't remember him doing anything except Chairing Just a Minute and he is perfect in that role.

Genuinely interested to know what else has he done which has annoyed you?

Was it on screen/radio or did he cut you up in traffic on the A23?

I think it was when he was the host of Sale of the Century I found him condescending and patronising. In fact I thought he was a **** and have avoided watching him in anything since

 

[happypig]

I think it was when he was the host of Sale of the Century I found him condescending and patronising. In fact I thought he was a **** and have avoided watching him in anything since

My mum described him as an "Obsequious, snivelling little toady". Don't think she liked him much.

 

[GT49er]

Us old codgers remember him as the straight man to Arthur Haynes.

.....and he's been dead over 50 years!

 

[Icy Gull]

My mum described him as an "Obsequious, snivelling little toady". Don't think she liked him much.

Yep, that about covers it

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Happy Birthday Sir Nicholas, I salute you .


TNBA

TTF

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

Can't stand the guy but fair play that's some innings. Also I heard Bernard Cribbens being interviewed recently. In his 90s and sharp as a tack. And a CV that's a tad more varied than our Nigel's. Legend.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Quote Originally Posted by happypig View Post
My mum described him as an "Obsequious, snivelling little toady". Don't think she liked him much.

Yep, that about covers it Yep, that about covers it

Very unfair. I see that as a very accurate description for the absolutely ghastly Alexander Armstrong...pompous , self promoting little sh!t very accurately describes him. But not our Nicholas. His life story is well worth a read..worked at the Clydeside shipbuilders amongst other interesting things he has done.

Happy Birthday Sir Nicholas...


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TTF

 

[The Large One]

Can't stand the guy but fair play that's some innings. Also I heard Bernard Cribbens being interviewed recently. In his 90s and sharp as a tack. And a CV that's a tad more varied than our Nigel's. Legend.

I don't mind Nicholas Parsons - he is the punchline to a really old silly gag.

But Bernard Cribbens is brilliant. From Two Way Stretch to Dr Who - and all points in between.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Still does a run at the Edinburgh Festival. Been and seen him a few times and his shows there are good fun. Happy Birthday Nicholas.