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Title: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: bloomer on February 18, 2013, 04:56:12 pm
He brought smallholding to the masses through The Good Life


Today he passed away


RIP


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21498077 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21498077)
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Bionic on February 18, 2013, 04:59:04 pm
Quote from: bloomer on February 18, 2013, 04:56:12 pm
He brought smallholding to the masses through The Good Life

He has a lot to answer for  :roflanim:
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: NormandyMary on February 18, 2013, 05:02:30 pm
I read an article in the paper a couple of weeks ago about him, he could hardly breathe due to heavy smoking for many years. He had COPD like my husband.
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Marches Farmer on February 18, 2013, 07:02:39 pm
The character he played in The Good Life was, I admit, an inspiration to me.  Partly because of the smallholding on a shoestring thing but also because of cocking a snook (lovely phrase that, don't often get to use it) at The Establishment.
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 18, 2013, 10:45:38 pm
He'll be remembered for The Good Life more than anything, especially by the likes of us, but he was a good alrounder.
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: sabrina on February 19, 2013, 01:35:51 am
R.I.P. Richard, wonderful actor and an inspiration to many.  :bouquet:
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Roxy on February 19, 2013, 12:08:52 pm
The Good Life was, and still is one of my favourite programmes.  I daresay everything they did would be tutted at nowadays by the powers that be .....but, I think many of us envy the simple lifestyle they had .....maybe not having Margo and Jerry as neighbours in real life, though!!!
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 19, 2013, 10:34:25 pm
Wouldn't it be great if there was a re-run of the Good Life.  I would happily watch all the repeats.
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Rosemary on February 20, 2013, 08:22:58 am
Quote from: Mad Goatwoman of Madeley on February 19, 2013, 10:34:25 pm
Wouldn't it be great if there was a re-run of the Good Life.  I would happily watch all the repeats.

I agree! Brilliant comedy. Sad to hear about Richard Briers  :(
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Backinwellies on February 20, 2013, 08:59:53 am
A real inspiration. Loved the good life. RIP
Title: Re: RIP Richard Briers
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 20, 2013, 09:21:36 pm
Quote from: Rosemary on February 20, 2013, 08:22:58 am
Quote from: Mad Goatwoman of Madeley on February 19, 2013, 10:34:25 pm
Wouldn't it be great if there was a re-run of the Good Life.  I would happily watch all the repeats.

I agree! Brilliant comedy. Sad to hear about Richard Briers  :(

Maybe we should petition the BBC.