RIP Prof. Richard Holmes

[Marty Funkhouser]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13251220

One of the great historians has passed on. Anyone who's had the fortune to meet or be taught by him is extremely lucky.

His War Walk programmes are still the best TV history I've seen.


RIP Richard

Edited by Marty Funkhouser on Sunday 1st May 01:38

[ellroy]

Top chap, will be missed.

[hidetheelephants]

Author of some really good books too; another gifted man dies before his time.

[fathomfive]

RIP.

A man whose programmes and books I could watch and read till the cows come home.

[Vieste]

RIP

I always watched his programs 65

[BruceV8]

RIP

My supervisor

[Evangelion]

As I said on the other thread on this subject, I fear that Richard Holmes will suffer from what I like to call the Mother Theresa Effect.

(Dying on the same day as someone less worthy but more famous. See also Farrah Fawcett.)

[Riley Blue]

RIP Prof. Your programmes were always amongst the most watchable.

[gog440]

I didnt recognise his name, but instantly recognised his picture on the bbc article. Really good, interesting presenter who obviously knew his subject inside out. R.I.P

[Psychobert]

Thats a real shame. Met him once, genuinely nice chap.

[Eric Mc]

A great shame. He has presented some great TV and writtemn some great books. It's not that long since he retired from the army. What a pity.

[derestrictor]

What a loss.

[Whatty]

Now that is bad news, such a talented historian and writer

RIP Sir.

[DWP]

Had the pleasure of working with him last year. An absolute Gent and gone far too young.

[ettore]

How sad, and far too young. I've much enjoyed his output over the years, erudite and informed with a great ability to convey his enthusiasm.

[Cooky]

a great loss, loved his informative manner.

RIP

[Eric Mc]

And without the massive egos of some other history TV presenters.