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Originally posted by StartreaderYes. He was a completely ubiquitous, genial, somewhat anodyne presence on TV (although well capable of making me laugh from time to time) when I moved away from Britain but he was broadcasting to an older demographic than me ~ on BBC Radio 2 ~ further back in time when I was a consumer of radio (Radio 1, Capital Radio, Radio Caroline). I'm sure he will be missed by an awful lot of people. He was 'nice' and 'ever so slightly cheeky' personified. And he was ever present, so I'm told. In the last 20 or so years I had basically forgotten all about him to be honest.
So sad to hear that he has gone.
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Originally posted by FMFYes.
Yes. He was a completely ubiquitous, genial, somewhat anodyne presence on TV (and well capable of making me laugh from time to time) when I moved away from Britain but he was broadcasting to an older demographic than me ~ on BBC Radio 2 ~ further back in time when I was a consumer of radio (Radio 1, Capital Radio, Radio Caroline). I'm sure he will be missed by a ...[text shortened]... t, so I'm told. In the last 20 or so years I had basically forgotten all about him to be honest.
I was a fan of Radio Caroline back when I was a student. Long time ago.
Originally posted by StartreaderI liked Terry myself. But the one thing that let him down was when it came out that he was taking a salary for presenting BBC Children In Need. It was a bit naughty to be asking Britain to give to a good charity, while he,s putting a big fat cheque into his bank on Monday morning. But I still say RIP Terry.
So sad to hear that he has gone.
Originally posted by Steve45I must admit I was stunned when I found out he was taking money for presenting children in need ,it's not like he was short of a few bob .
I liked Terry myself. But the one thing that let him down was when it came out that he was taking a salary for presenting BBC Children In Need. It was a bit naughty to be asking Britain to give to a good charity, while he,s putting a big fat cheque into his bank on Monday morning. But I still say RIP Terry.
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Originally posted by phil3000How did you find out? Did a newspaper dig that up, one I don't read, and make a big thing of it? Daily Mail? Sun?
I must admit I was stunned when I found out he was taking money for presenting children in need ,it's not like he was short of a few bob .
I'd never heard that piece of information before. I don't think it surprising or actually reprehensible, as I'm quite sure most of those involved in the show also get paid. Do you feel the same about all those running big charities like Oxfam? About those signing up donors on the streets?
Originally posted by StartreaderWhat he done was indefencible. And if your such a Wogan fan, you would know that when it came out, Terry didnt deny it.
How did you find out? Did a newspaper dig that up, one I don't read, and make a big thing of it? Daily Mail? Sun?
I'd never heard that piece of information before. I don't think it surprising or actually reprehensible, as I'm quite sure most of those involved in the show also get paid. Do you feel the same about all those running big charities like Oxfam? About those signing up donors on the streets?
