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Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: on June 27, 2005, 08:25:43 am

I was genuinely shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Richard Whitely.  Television in the afternoon will never be the same. 

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: oldspice on June 27, 2005, 08:49:31 am

Yes. A sad loss.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: goldencup on June 27, 2005, 08:54:45 am

Indeed.  I wonder if someone else will take it over?

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: on June 27, 2005, 09:45:18 am

Maybe in time, but surely not for a good respectful while. 

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: chocolate chick on June 27, 2005, 10:49:56 am

It was very sad news to hear this morning. A sad loss.



Not sure if he can be replaced on Countdown, could not image someone else filling his shoes easily. 

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: smurfboy on June 27, 2005, 11:20:11 am

They've already filmed some shows with guest hosts to cover for his initial illness, so I imagine they'll do another set of those before choosing a new host. It's very sad.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: chocolate chick on June 27, 2005, 12:40:33 pm

Should the show continue?

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on June 27, 2005, 12:52:29 pm

I wonder whether Carol would want to continue the show with someone else as the host.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: smurfboy on June 27, 2005, 03:21:40 pm

Obviously I can't say for sure as I didn't know him, but 'Twice Nightly' struck me as the sort of bloke who'd like the programme to live on after him.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: goldencup on June 27, 2005, 05:21:18 pm

Quote from: smurfboy

Obviously I can't say for sure as I didn't know him, but 'Twice Nightly' struck me as the sort of bloke who'd like the programme to live on after him.

I think so too.  What happened to that guy who used to do a word quiz called 'Catchword' - Paul Coia (sp?).  He'd be good. 

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: robbie on June 27, 2005, 06:00:17 pm

Michael Barrymore should take it over.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: smurfboy on June 27, 2005, 06:16:05 pm

Quote from: goldencup

I think so too.  What happened to that guy who used to do a word quiz called 'Catchword' - Paul Coia (sp?).  He'd be good. 

Yes, good idea. Or maybe Andrew or Tom O'Connor? Tom O' Connor always seems quite at home in Dictionary corner.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: on June 27, 2005, 09:09:30 pm

Quote from: Cherry_Ripe

I wonder whether Carol would want to continue the show with someone else as the host.

As much as I was saddened by the news, c'mon, Carol? What won't she do for the money?

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: loulou on June 27, 2005, 09:48:03 pm

Yes Tom o 'Connor would be good but definitely not Michael Barrymore.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: loulou on June 27, 2005, 09:48:38 pm

How about Des O' Connor?

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: on June 28, 2005, 12:36:18 am

No, I don't think any of them.  I would go for Giles Brandreth.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: loulou on June 28, 2005, 01:19:41 am

No not him. He is horrible.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: on June 28, 2005, 08:15:39 am

I know, it was a joke.  I think Tom O'connor is a good choice.  He has that affable manner.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: goldencup on June 28, 2005, 09:11:37 am

But Paul Coia has that sexy voice!

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: smurfboy on June 28, 2005, 11:23:06 am

And he's married to that lovely Debbie Greenwood.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: loulou on June 28, 2005, 03:16:27 pm

How about Philip Schofield..I like him.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: smurfboy on June 28, 2005, 04:51:51 pm

Too busy laughing at things that aren't funny with Fern Britton.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: loulou on June 28, 2005, 08:28:02 pm

How about Richard madeley? He could make a right mess of it.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: on June 28, 2005, 08:36:09 pm

Paul Gambachini

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: loulou on June 28, 2005, 08:37:33 pm

No don't like him.

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: robbie on June 30, 2005, 11:43:05 am

Steve McFadden

Title: Richard Whitely
Post by: loulou on June 30, 2005, 11:43:29 am

robbie you should apply for the job.