RIP Geoffrey Palmer

[Tannedbaldhead]

I loved him as the grumpy dad on Butterflies.

[Eric Mc]

"Grumpy but resigned to his lot in life" was his speciality.

[conkerman]

No more Sausages for the doctor

[LordGrover]

One of my favourite grumps. I try to model myself on his characters.
RIP.

[anonymous-user]

Tannedbaldhead said:

I loved him as the grumpy dad on Butterflies.

Yes, loved him in that role. I’ve grown up to be a lot like his character!

RIP.

[KR158]

Sad news, always seemed to play outwardly, curmudgeonly but ultimately warm & likable characters. A good innings, condolences to his family. RIP.

[Tannedbaldhead]

wormus said:

Tannedbaldhead said:

I loved him as the grumpy dad on Butterflies.

Yes, loved him in that role. I’ve grown up to be a lot like his character!

RIP.

The alternative was Victor Meldrew. Be glad of your choice and more importantly those around you should be glad.

[rjfp1962]

One of our very best.. R.I.P.

[Pieman68]

Farewell "Dougy"

Superb cameo as Field Marshall Haigh in Blackadder goes forth

[anonymous-user]

Slam in the Lamb!

https://youtu.be/P7Wi_ktGb5s

RIP. May have to have a leg of lamb in his memory this weekend.

[jet_noise]

Bit of a cock-up on the living front.
I also enjoyed Fairly Secret Army, Reggie Perrin spin off.

[Roofless Toothless]

conkerman said:

No more Sausages for the doctor

Oh yes.

“I’m a doctor and I want my sausages!” has to be one of the most unforgettable lines in British TV comedy history.

[98elise]

Tannedbaldhead said:

I loved him as the grumpy dad on Butterflies.

He was brilliant in Butterflies (as were the rest of the cast)

[P5BNij]

Guilty secret - I liked him as Lionel in 'As Time Goes By' with Judy Dench, playing another slightly grumpy character as he so often did, but with bags of warmth and charm.

RIP.

[Riley Blue]

jet_noise said:

Bit of a cock-up on the living front.

Very appropriate.

RIP Mr. Palmer, many people will miss your good humoured curmudgeonliness.

[bristolracer]

Andrew Hall who played his older son in Butterflies has just died also

And they say theres no such thing as coincidence......

[mikeiow]

93! A decent innings, & delightfully curmudgeonly throughout most of those roles. RIP

[matchmaker]

Custard tart?

[vixen1700]

jet_noise said:

Bit of a cock-up on the living front.

My exact first thought.

RiP.

[Riley Blue]

matchmaker said:

Custard tart?

Known as 'Lionels' in our house.