John Noakes R.I.P.
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RIP.
The obits say he had a troubled relationship with Blue Peter and that his on-screen persona was switched off as soon as he left the set.
I recently watched his HMS Ganges mast climb on you tube. He seemed utterly fearless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSuZXlUxwbk
The obits say he had a troubled relationship with Blue Peter and that his on-screen persona was switched off as soon as he left the set.
I recently watched his HMS Ganges mast climb on you tube. He seemed utterly fearless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSuZXlUxwbk
fttm said:
Eric Mc said:
steviegunn said:
John was a big part of my childhood along with Peter Purves and Lesley Judd, a little part of me would like to think he's now taking Shep for a walk up some sunny hillside.
Lump in throat straight away FourWheelDrift said:
When John joined Chevron Racing to support David Purley in F5000 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FQ_wBHfEzg
Really enjoyed watching that, thanks.And RIP John (and Shep).
Halmyre said:
(shudder) that Nelson's Column climb, even Fred Dibnah would have blanched at that.
I'm gonna say not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R3-YwDZrzgFearless guys both.
Ayahuasca said:
RIP.
The obits say he had a troubled relationship with Blue Peter and that his on-screen persona was switched off as soon as he left the set.
I recently watched his HMS Ganges mast climb on you tube. He seemed utterly fearless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSuZXlUxwbk
Not seen that before - thanks for the link. At least he had plimsolls on - that climb up Nelson's Column was done in 'office' shoes (but at least he had a raincoat on - very important that).The obits say he had a troubled relationship with Blue Peter and that his on-screen persona was switched off as soon as he left the set.
I recently watched his HMS Ganges mast climb on you tube. He seemed utterly fearless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSuZXlUxwbk
John Noakes - the reason to watch Blue Peter. Legend.
FourWheelDrift said:
Cut's off too soon and misses his final climb up to Nelson's hat to clean pigeon poo out - https://youtu.be/p4YFCJETmwI?t=45
An utter legend. And clearly an immortal part of many a childhood. RIPSaw this news yesterday. Very sad, as was the fact that he was suffering from and with advanced Alzheimer's. He's about the first tv presenter that I remember from childhood. It's difficult to explain today how important Blue Peter was for our generation of kids.
RIP John. I hope that wherever you've gone Shep will be waiting for you.
RIP John. I hope that wherever you've gone Shep will be waiting for you.
texaxile said:
fttm said:
Eric Mc said:
steviegunn said:
John was a big part of my childhood along with Peter Purves and Lesley Judd, a little part of me would like to think he's now taking Shep for a walk up some sunny hillside.
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