Richard Holmes RIP

[Smiler.]

I really liked his style of presenting & his programmes were always interesting.

A sad loss in many ways.

[eccles]

A sad day. He was from the knowledgeable and enthusiastic school of presenting.

[Halb]

He is one of my favourite historians.
He has passed away?

[Dogwatch]

Halb said:

He is one of my favourite historians.
He has passed away?

Today apparently

Very sorry to hear it, I used to enjoy his programmes.

ETA. Since I posted the link the Wikipedia entry has been amended as there is now no reference to his passing that I can see.

Edited by Dogwatch on Sunday 1st May 21:35

[Halb]

When I checked it hadn't been updated.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13251220
Seems the web has caught up...sad.
A historian with enthusiasm...always a pleasure for me.

[ExChrispy Porker]

Very sad.
He wrote some excellent books.

[GilbertGutbucket]

Excellent presenter of excellent programmes. RIP

[Saddle bum]

That news has just ruined my weekend. Nice human being with a common touch.

[theironduke]

Sad loss, such a genuine person with a great style.

Also rose from Private to Brigadier in the TA, clever guy. RIP.

[dirkgently]

theironduke said:

Sad loss, such a genuine person with a great style.

Also rose from Private to Brigadier in the TA, clever guy. RIP.

I liked his programs, aways seemed to have an empathy with the footsoldiers, I guess that`s why.

[knight]

Enjoyed watching his programs, sad to hear the news of his passing.

[Mr_B]

I liked his shows,always displayed a real passion for his work. Makes a big difference to a show when you have someone who has that passion and knows what they are talking about, next to the BBC , Sky Channel 5 etc just hiring a pretty face in.

[Langweilig]

In one of his programmes on WW1, he visited the ossuary at Verdun and commented "This is the saddest place I have ever been." I visited there 11 years ago and his observation was spot on.

[siko]

He came to my work a year or so and gave a talk on military leadership, absolutely awesome and the sort of orator who could talk about the most boring subjects and keep you totally enthralled.

I have bought several of his books, all of which were excellent; he will be sadly missed - RIP.

[Evangelion]

I fear that Richard Holmes will suffer from what I like to call the Mother Theresa Effect, by having his death announced on the same day as Henry Cooper, a man whose only talent was to hit people.

[Halb]

Evangelion said:

I fear that Richard Holmes will suffer from what I like to call the Mother Theresa Effect, by having his death announced on the same day as Henry Cooper, a man whose only talent was to hit people.

Don't forget Osama, it comes's in threes! I was just considering this.

[Evangelion]

Halb said:

Don't forget Osama, it comes's in threes! I was just considering this.

Must be fours then, you missed Ted Lowe.