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Bob Friend RIP

(October 2008)

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FO
fodg09
Funeral of Bob Friend
SK
skynewsfreak
fodg09 posted:


I hadn't noticed that Paula Middlehurst is pregnant. (Image 3) Wink
GI
ginnyfan
That's a very nice picture of Paula. She had many hair styles through the years but this one she had last coule of years is the best.
MA
themagicmonkey
Why is Kay Burley wearing sunglasses at a funeral?

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GS
Gavin Scott Founding member
themagicmonkey posted:
Why is Kay Burley wearing sunglasses at a funeral?

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To hide tears or red eyes?

What a grubby question.
SH
Showbizguru
He was a nice chap - but a terrible presenter.
In later years he went for the cheap vote - films and the like and he only had the gravitas for about 18 months before he sold his soul.
But as a human being, top-notch.
MS
Mr-Stabby
Nice to see Bob pop up in Independence Day which they showed on TV tonight.
SH
Showbizguru
Mr-Stabby posted:
Nice to see Bob pop up in Independence Day which they showed on TV tonight.


But not really the best epitaph for someone who might be delivering the news of Her Majesty passing away,
I really loathe this culture of the newsreader as performing clown.
Please stop it now.
BB
BBC World watcher
Showbizguru posted:
He was a nice chap - but a terrible presenter.
In later years he went for the cheap vote - films and the like and he only had the gravitas for about 18 months before he sold his soul.
But as a human being, top-notch.


He was an absolutely superb presenter - one of the very best - especially when partnered with Anna Botting or Viv Creegor. I actually used to look forward to watching Live At Five or Sky News At Ten in those great days.
JA
jamesmd
Showbizguru posted:
Mr-Stabby posted:
Nice to see Bob pop up in Independence Day which they showed on TV tonight.


But not really the best epitaph for someone who might be delivering the news of Her Majesty passing away,
I really loathe this culture of the newsreader as performing clown.
Please stop it now.


I didn't think he was your type? Not having boobs and being over 25 and all.
SH
Showbizguru
I just want newsreaders to read the news and not become entertainers.
It's like watching Bill Turnbull on BBC Breakfast trying to convince people he has got a personality.
Painful to watch at times.
Anyway,I'm sure some of the regulars on Metropol will have a few things to say about this.
JO
Joe
Showbizguru posted:
Anyway,I'm sure some of the regulars on Metropol will have a few things to say about this.

Almost as if you'd been reading the site before posting.

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