RIP Richard Whitely...

Aardvark747 · 06-28-2005, 03:25 AM

This is news from yesterday, but as a fan of the presenter, I thought i'd do a thread recognising him.

The 1st face of Channel 4 in the UK and presenter of the great game, Countdown.
I've never really had a chance to watch it that much recently, but in my old job, I used to always take a late lunch break, to enable me to go to the Staff Room and watch Countdown. I couldnt ever do the Maths games, but the letters I often did well with!

It's very shocking to hear of his death at 61, even if you werent an avid watcher of the show, you knew of it, and you knew of Richard and his snazzy jackets and bad jokes!
It was just 1 of those things that, certainly for me, had been on TV all my life, and you just didnt expect it to ever NOT be.

It will be hard to carry it on now though.

RW

miss becky · 06-28-2005, 04:16 AM

I'm sorry to hear this.

The first time I ever saw Countdown was actually in the movie About a Boy. Then when I was in Ireland, I watched it whenever I could. It really was a great show, and he was a great host.

Aardvark747 · 06-28-2005, 04:18 AM

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Originally posted by miss becky
I'm sorry to hear this. The first time I ever saw Countdown was actually in the movie About a Boy. Then when I was in Ireland, I watched it whenever I could. It really was a great show, and he was a great host.

Of course, yes I forgot it was shown a little in that film! Along with Zoo Station of course...

bammo2 · 06-28-2005, 04:52 AM

RIP Mr Whitely

digsy · 06-28-2005, 07:16 AM

very sad news

RIP Richard Whitely....

Eliv8 · 06-28-2005, 03:29 PM

Shame - I remeber him. Great person. RIP

susanp6 · 06-28-2005, 03:33 PM

I'm so very sad about this

1stepcloser · 06-28-2005, 04:05 PM

whitely = legend

burns · 07-01-2005, 01:00 PM

apparently they gonna have guest presenters now in his place.The show probably won't last long now i think.
it was countdown that taught me my alphabet and maths.

Richard Whitely RIP

06-28-2005, 03:25 AM	#1
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 22,368 Local Time: 10:41 AM	RIP Richard Whitely... This is news from yesterday, but as a fan of the presenter, I thought i'd do a thread recognising him. The 1st face of Channel 4 in the UK and presenter of the great game, Countdown. I've never really had a chance to watch it that much recently, but in my old job, I used to always take a late lunch break, to enable me to go to the Staff Room and watch Countdown. I couldnt ever do the Maths games, but the letters I often did well with! It's very shocking to hear of his death at 61, even if you werent an avid watcher of the show, you knew of it, and you knew of Richard and his snazzy jackets and bad jokes! It was just 1 of those things that, certainly for me, had been on TV all my life, and you just didnt expect it to ever NOT be. It will be hard to carry it on now though. RW __________________

06-28-2005, 04:16 AM	#2
miss becky Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,107 Local Time: 05:41 AM	I'm sorry to hear this. The first time I ever saw Countdown was actually in the movie About a Boy. Then when I was in Ireland, I watched it whenever I could. It really was a great show, and he was a great host. __________________

07-01-2005, 01:00 PM	#9
burns The Fly Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 188 Local Time: 09:41 AM	apparently they gonna have guest presenters now in his place.The show probably won't last long now i think. it was countdown that taught me my alphabet and maths. Richard Whitely RIP __________________

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06-28-2005, 04:52 AM	#4
bammo2 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a car with House and Wilson :yikes: Let me out!! Let me oooooooouuut!!! Posts: 5,660 Local Time: 10:41 AM	RIP Mr Whitely

06-28-2005, 07:16 AM	#5
digsy New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,853 Local Time: 09:41 AM	very sad news RIP Richard Whitely....

06-28-2005, 03:29 PM	#6
Eliv8 Refugee Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: A Place Called San Diego Posts: 1,842 Local Time: 02:41 AM	Shame - I remeber him. Great person. RIP

06-28-2005, 03:33 PM	#7
susanp6 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 30,150 Local Time: 09:41 AM	I'm so very sad about this

06-28-2005, 04:05 PM	#8
1stepcloser Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,764 Local Time: 10:41 AM	whitely = legend