I used to watch The James Whale Radio Show in the early 90s that was on really late at night, I don’t know much about him in recent years.
RIP Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Blue skies sir. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl7y8zq5xpno
Ray Brookes, the voice of Mr Benn... "As if by magic the shopkeeper appeared" Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp899lyj2m3o
Ah that’s a real shame, I liked him in a number of things over the years. I always really liked Cathy come home.
RIP Flt Lt John Cruickshank, VC, who was the last surviving WW2 Victoria Cross recipient. Blue skies Sir. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4d7j18v5qo
Amazes me how someone can suffer that many serious injuries, in a high stress environment, and still reach 105.
Stuntman Ronnie Rondell You probably don’t know him, but have probably seen his work…..(he’s the one on fire) www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05e0z9lj3mo
BBC News - Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain, dies aged 87 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39d41g7nmlo
"We are sad to learn of the passing of Flight Lieutenant (retired) John Cruickshank, 105. John was the last surviving recipient of the Victoria Cross from World War Two. We thank you for your service." On 17 July 1944, when he was 24 years old, Flt Lt Cruickshank was sent on a patrol to protect the British Home Fleet as it returned from an attack on a German battleship. A U-boat was spotted on the surface near Norway and the aircraft he was captaining and piloting launched an offensive. The first bombs failed to release but Flt Lt Cruickshank repeatedly turned the plane to face enemy fire and returned the attack, sinking the U-boat. Flt Lt Cruickshank sustained 72 injuries including two to his lungs and 10 to his lower limbs. The navigator was killed and three other crew members were severely injured, while the badly damaged aircraft was filled with fumes from exploding shells. The surviving crew members spent five and a half hours flying back to the Shetland Islands.
