plod Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 That Robert Dougall, he used to be on the telly all the time Now you don't see him. Nor Kenneth Kendall or Corbet Woodall, or Richard Baker. And what about Alvar Lidell - he used to read the news all the time. Fame is short-lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 At least they were quality, not like some of the present trash. Huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Robert Dougall died 9 years ago - I think he was 80 years old, hardly here today, gone tomorrow ....[:)][:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plod Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 I forgot about Sylvia Peters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarmby Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Corbet Woodall! I'd forgotten him. What about Bert Foord? You used to get proper weather with him. And that Cliff Michelmore. Wore a suit, spoke properly. No need to use the bleeper when he was broadcasting. And you could get fish and chips for 1/6d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plod Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 It's amazing how many of these people that passed through your life you have forgotten. I'm not sure if I actually heard Alvar Liddell reading the news or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 They spoke differently in those days too, more of a plummy accent. Now regional accents are de rigeur.The one I miss is Alastair Cooke, Letter from America. Not so long since he died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plod Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 I wouldn't say Brian Perkins or Charlotte Green had a regional accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The newsreaders from my childhood. I remember them all. Kenneth Kendall lives on Isle of Wight now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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