obituaries

Vintage Enders
Like it or not Eastenders has set the standards in this country as to what is socially except-able in our society, or not as the case has been with many a Walford fam. Just wait for the subversive credit crunch references that will surely reinforce the BBC's ideology and stance on such matters.
Wendy was at the centre of numerous morality tales, from relationship breakdown with Arthur, his subsequent death, Mark and his aids, Martin and his baby with Sonia as well as being a brilliant double act with Dot. I reckon loads of people have learnt how to live, deal with problems and feel better about their own lives by watching Wendy. She should be remembered as a true great in British Televison history for her amazing portrayal of Pauline Fowler in a show that has shaped our nation over the last 20 years as much as any single politician, program or event.
such a good character! RIP Wendy
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Clash of the Titans (1981) Original Trailer
Charles was a film producer widely know for his long time collaborations with Ray Harryhausen the grand-daddy of stop motion special effects. Some big guns from their back catalogue include Jason and the Argonauts (1963), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974), and Clash of the Titans (1981) who's original trailer is above. I love the bit when Laurence Olivier say's "destroy Argos!"
Great guys are dropping like flies.
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Actor Patrick McGoohan died earlier this week leaving behind a legacy of starring in and co-producing what was possibly one of the best Tv shows ever, The Prisoner.
For anyone who hasn't seen an episode of The Prisoner, imagine the bastard child of original Batman , 1984 and Dr Who and you are getting somewhere close. It's deep stuff and thats worth downloading.
Apparently ITV are 'reinterpreting' The Prisoner in partnership with American cable channel AMC due for air later this year. R.I.P. the free man, lets hope they do him proud.
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