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Post by raythesailor on Aug 10, 2022 18:44:21 GMT
Raymond Briggs the creator of the renowned Snowman sadly passed away yesterday.
Purely by accident I was Channel hopping on the TV to avoid the Sunack prime minister broadcast and came across a tribute to him on BBC2.
It was deeply moving and extremely interesting. I strongly recommend it to anyone who may be interested.
I am sure it will be available on I Player.
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Post by thevoid on Aug 10, 2022 18:53:10 GMT
RIP
Didn't he write one about an old couple and a nuclear attack too? Like a fluffier version of Threads?
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Post by Hereward the Wake ᛊᛏᛟᚲᛖ on Aug 10, 2022 18:59:36 GMT
Loved that cartoon, I used to cry when the snowman melted at the end . To be fair though I was only 25.
RIP
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Post by deeside2 on Aug 10, 2022 19:16:28 GMT
RIP Didn't he write one about an old couple and a nuclear attack too? Like a fluffier version of Threads? I think that's Ethel and Ernest - on BBC2 now. |
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Post by telfordstoke on Aug 10, 2022 19:35:55 GMT
Sad news , always find myself watching Snowman at that time of the year and always find it magical and a pleasure to watch..RIP Briggsy
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 10, 2022 19:38:04 GMT
A staple Christmas morning watch, until it’s replaced by celebrity present opening👀
RIP
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Post by raythesailor on Aug 10, 2022 20:07:17 GMT
RIP Didn't he write one about an old couple and a nuclear attack too? Like a fluffier version of Threads? I think that's Ethel and Ernest - on BBC2 now. What an amazing animated film. I had never seen it before. Having watched the program before it made so much sense and again deeply moving. A piece of social history that modern day students studying the 20th century should watch to learn how world events affect ordinary people. I spent most of the film trying to identify Ethel’s voice ! Got it in the credits 😀 |
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Post by lordb on Aug 10, 2022 20:09:37 GMT
When The Wind Blows, simply brilliant
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Aug 10, 2022 20:54:11 GMT
I still love The Snowman to this day. I remember my mum going to great difficulties to get the book for me when I was a kid, as it wasn't available anywhere. There might only be four perfect animations in history: The Snowman, The Wrong Trousers, Spirited Away, Toy Story. Thanks for mentioning the tribute - I've found it: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bwdvth/raymond-briggs-snowmen-bogeymen-and-milkmenBased on this thread, I should check out more Raymond Briggs. |
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Post by partickpotter on Aug 10, 2022 20:57:21 GMT
When The Wind Blows, simply brilliant Possibly his finest work. But, he had plenty of other good stuff too - so a special shout out for Fungus the Bogeyman, which was my first introduction to his work. RIP. |
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