[TV] Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen & Milkmen (RIP 10/08/2022)

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Caught this small, quiet, very moving documentary on Raymond Briggs last night. He's 84 now, still nestling deep in the Downs. For anyone who may have missed it due to festive festivities, it's available on BBC iPlayer until the end of January. Highly recommended.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAFegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw3tHE5Xe-lZGwvHWwtGTW7A

 

[Weststander]

I watched that too. Behind his grumpy reputation, a kind bloke, who’s been through an awful lot (his first wife’s long mental illness and then cancer), whilst having an amazing talent for writing and drawing.

His stories are magical for kids (and some grown ups).

 

[pearl]

There is an exhibition on at Brighton Museum, but I think it ends on the 4th - free if you live in Brighton

 

[Thunder Bolt]

We watched it last night. A fascinating insight into his life and work. We bought the dvd of Ethel & Ernest, his parents and his childhood. It's simple but a beautiful account of how he grew up, and the attitudes of people in the 40s and 50s. So much of it rang true.

 

[METALMICKY]

The Iron Maiden song ' When the Wild Wind Blows' is loosely based on Brigg's graphic novel.

 

[W.C.]

I just found out about this though Twitter. Looking forward to watching it. Fungus the bogeyman was one of my favourite (most fascinating) books as a child. Then there's everything else.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

We watched it last night. A fascinating insight into his life and work. We bought the dvd of Ethel & Ernest, his parents and his childhood. It's simple but a beautiful account of how he grew up, and the attitudes of people in the 40s and 50s. So much of it rang true.

Ethel and Ernest was on BBC2 last night and was thoroughly enjoyable. I think it is a great piece of social history especially in its portrayal of the hardships of the war. It was also a good reminder of the days when a milkman could afford to buy a house in London ! The political point scoring between Ethel and Ernest was also most amusing.

 

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I really liked "When the wind blows" by Briggs

 

[Is it PotG?]

Mr Briggs has sadly passed away, aged 88.

RIP.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

The Iron Maiden song ' When the Wild Wind Blows' is loosely based on Brigg's graphic novel.

Great song - and here is Bowie's song from the film of the book

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Not just a talented author but a great illustrator as well.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Sad news to wake up to this morning. RIP

 

[Klaas]

Very sad, what a talent. Fungus the Bogeyman was one of my favourite books as a kid, and recently my kids love Father Christmas.
Brilliant story teller, and beautiful illustrator too.
RIP

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

RIP Mr Briggs.

I never knew if the NSC poster [MENTION=12719]raymondbriggs[/MENTION] was actually the man himself or a tribute to the author.

 

[Cpt. Spavil]

I really liked his story the Man.

Aled Jones did a tribute to him on Classic Fm as he is standing in for Alex Armstrong and played walking in the air.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Should have his name on a 79 bus in due course.

 

[Gazwag]

RIP

My wife's step mother used to be his cleaner at his home near Plumpton - he handmade an birthday card for her 60th with many of the characters painted on the front

 

[SK1NT]

Really sad news. I am a massive fan of his work. I have several signed drawings and collect the coalport snowmen figurines. I am gutted i never met him.

RIP. You will be making children and adults alike smile and cry every christmas for many years to come. What a legacy.

 

[Boys 9d]

My favourite story from his pen was "Ethel & Ernest" which although about his parents had echoes of my own upbringing with my parents. People of my generation with whom I have discussed this work have also recognised their mothers and fathers in this tale.

RIP brilliant storyteller.

 

[wuntbedruv]

RIP Mr Briggs.

I never knew if the NSC poster [MENTION=12719]raymondbriggs[/MENTION] was actually the man himself or a tribute to the author.

A tribute, .not the man and as he pushed for the Muppet Christmas Carol over the Snowman every time the greatest Xmas movie thread appeared on NSC obviously so.