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citoyen

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #25 on: 22 December, 2015, 10:31:10 am »
Quote from: Wowbagger on 22 December, 2015, 10:09:09 am
I have always thought of Barbara Windsor as an odious woman. Don't know why. Her comment about non-poppy wearers last month was an example.

Quote from: citoyen on 21 December, 2015, 03:09:06 pm
I wouldn't use the term to describe anyone I like and/or respect.
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Wowbagger

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #26 on: 22 December, 2015, 11:39:18 am »
Jo Brand.
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Ian H

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #27 on: 22 December, 2015, 11:56:46 am »
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Wowbagger

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #28 on: 22 December, 2015, 12:40:43 pm »
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peliroja

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #29 on: 22 December, 2015, 05:17:49 pm »
Armando Ianucci.
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PeteB99

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #30 on: 23 December, 2015, 12:45:00 pm »
Jeremy Hardy?

I'd suggest Andy Hamilton but he'd probably poke my eyes out with a sharp stick.
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mrcharly-YHT

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #31 on: 23 December, 2015, 12:57:46 pm »
Mary Beard?
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Ian H

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #32 on: 23 December, 2015, 01:10:48 pm »
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JenM

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #33 on: 23 December, 2015, 01:32:31 pm »
Anthony Hopkins
Steve Redgrave
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Asterix, the former Gaul.

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #34 on: 23 December, 2015, 02:36:26 pm »
Quote from: madcow on 22 December, 2015, 09:20:42 am
Definitely not LORD Sugar , as he insists everyone calls him.

Dame Vera Lynn.

OK then, how about Richard Branson? :demon:
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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #35 on: 23 December, 2015, 05:09:56 pm »
I doubt we'll ever see another 'National Treasure'. It was a short-lived phenomenon associated with the early days of radio and TV. One of the final 'National Treasures' was Victoria Wood, who just predates Channel 4.

It's a precarious title, Rolf Harris used to described as one. I suppose he still is in a way, thought enough of to be locked away.
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madcow

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #36 on: 24 December, 2015, 12:10:01 pm »
Quote from: asterix on 23 December, 2015, 02:36:26 pm
Quote from: madcow on 22 December, 2015, 09:20:42 am
Definitely not LORD Sugar , as he insists everyone calls him.

Dame Vera Lynn.

OK then, how about hitting Richard Branson around the head with a blunt instrument? :demon:

FTFY -too chummy with Bliar IMHO.   A rich kid who can't stop banging on about his private Carribean island.

National Treasures should be uplifting to the soul, be likeable , pleasant in dealings with lesser mortals and keep their political leanings mostly private.
Fry doesn't conceal his politics but neither has he been cajoled into the Lords or stood for Parliament. He also has a vulnerability (depression) which he is open about .



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Wowbagger

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #37 on: 24 December, 2015, 02:28:50 pm »
You could argue that David Attenborough has spoken contentiously about climate change, but that is only because he is a scientist by training and speaks the truth. It's the fools and liars who disagree with him on that issue that cause it still to be contentious.
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Asterix, the former Gaul.

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #38 on: 24 December, 2015, 04:54:46 pm »
Quote from: madcow on 24 December, 2015, 12:10:01 pm
Quote from: asterix on 23 December, 2015, 02:36:26 pm
Quote from: madcow on 22 December, 2015, 09:20:42 am
Definitely not LORD Sugar , as he insists everyone calls him.

Dame Vera Lynn.

OK then, how about hitting Richard Branson around the head with a blunt instrument? :demon:

FTFY -

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pcolbeck

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #39 on: 26 December, 2015, 09:51:13 am »
Keef but not Sir Jagger. I think a bit of self depreciation and humour is required for national treasure status plus just not dying.
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I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that.

Tim Hall

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #40 on: 26 December, 2015, 10:52:29 am »
Good call about Keef. What about Brian Cant?
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Cudzoziemiec

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #41 on: 30 December, 2015, 06:28:18 pm »
Ok, who's this? Probably very easy, but I don't think he's been nominated so far.
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Come and see this national treasure talk about his autobiography [...] and all the roles in his life from martial artist, mountaineer and undertaker to actor and film star. Don't miss the booming tones of Britain's best-known voice.
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Mr Larrington

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #42 on: 30 December, 2015, 07:00:07 pm »
Brian Blessed, obv.
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spesh

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #43 on: 30 December, 2015, 07:01:20 pm »
Quote from: Mr Larrington on 30 December, 2015, 07:00:07 pm
Brian Blessed, obv.

ITYM BRIAN BLESSED!!!
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Cudzoziemiec

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #44 on: 30 December, 2015, 07:03:29 pm »
As described by Bath Literature Festival, this coming March.
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Bledlow

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #45 on: 31 December, 2015, 10:53:53 pm »
Quote from: Jaded on 19 December, 2015, 09:40:54 pm
Kylie Minogue
Australian National Treasure?
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LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #46 on: 31 December, 2015, 11:00:58 pm »
Really? The budgie?
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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #47 on: 01 January, 2016, 05:11:16 pm »
Barry Humphries maybe.
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madcow

Re: National Treasures
« Reply #48 on: 07 January, 2016, 08:00:45 pm »
Another antipodean interloper.
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Re: National Treasures
« Reply #49 on: 08 January, 2016, 12:29:06 am »
Meera Syal, then. A credit to the Black Country, as is Noddy Holder.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/watch-meera-syal-talk-black-10178151
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