Remembering Carry On Films actress, and the ultimate Miss Marple, Joan Hickson on her birthday. The actress was born 120 years ago today in 1906. artandhue.com/carryon
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Here’s this week’s cartoon for @sport.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
David Squires on … Gianni Infantino clinging to power as his Fifa empire crumbles
Our resident cartoon imagines some of the crisis talks at Fifa as its president scrambles for support after a botched World Cup plan
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 4 August 1962. Marilyn Monroe died (aged 36) in a bedroom of her Los Angeles home due to a suspected overdose of barbiturates. Forensic tests put the time of death between 8:30PM and 10:30PM. Her housekeeper said she found Marilyn dead at 3:00AM on 5 August 1962.
The Doctor's Beard Podcast@doctorsbeardpod.bsky.social · 3d agoAugust 19, 1991 - Daily Telegraph - The BBC plans a tribute to the closed Lime Grove Studios with a marathon of programming that was produced there, including the never seen pilot of "An Unearthly Child". #BBC #DoctorWho #TVHistory #Broadcasting #ClassicTV #BritishTV #StudioHistory #RetroTV
Sad to hear about Jimmy Cricket. Here's his edition of This Is Your Life which aired the day before Eamonn Andrews died. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw2P...
Jimmy Cricket: This Is Your Life
YouTube video by Jimmy Cricket
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"He brought so much laughter and happiness to countless audiences". Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80. www.comedy.co.uk/people/news/...
Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 - British Comedy Guide
James Mulgrew, the comedian who performed as Jimmy Cricket, has died after a short illness.
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Remembering Terry Wogan, born this day in 1938.
Vicki Wickham, the manager behind Dusty Springfield and Labelle and co-writer of "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," has died at 87. Her decades in music left a mark far beyond the artists she managed. zurl.co/gNPy4
Vicki Wickham, Dusty Springfield and Labelle Manager and Songwriter, Dies at 87 - That Eric Alper
Vicki Heather Wickham, an English talent manager and songwriter whose behind-the-scenes work helped shape the careers of Dusty Springfield and Labelle, died on July 31, 2026, at the age of 87. Wickham began her career in television as an assistant producer on the 1960s British music show ‘Ready Steady Go!’ and worked as a fashion […]
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Madeline Smith is 77 today, Happy Birthday Madeline 🎁🎂
Today marks the 58th Anniversary of London Weekend Television, LWT is much missed as is its counterpart Thames Television.
#OnThisDay 1981 : 45 years ago today, MTV was launched as a cable television channel in America. The first video played was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles. Watch MTV launch here :- www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1QD... #80s
Los Lobos-La Bamba: The UK's Number 1 single on this day in 1987. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLAW...
Los Lobos - La Bamba (Original Videoclip)
YouTube video by djmambito2
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'The Man and the Hour', the first episode of Dad's Army, was originally broadcast on this day in 1968.
@pennykiley.bsky.social Hi Penny. I have received your book for my birthday today and I'm looking forward to reading it.
Remembering Sir Bobby Robson, who sadly passed away 17 years ago today A legend of the game & an absolute gentleman Sorely missed, but never forgotten 🙏
FACT OF THE DAY. 31 July 2022. England Women beat Germany 2-1 (after extra time) to clinch their 1st major tournament victory in the Euro 2022 Women’s Final at Wembley with goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly. It was 1st win by a men’s or women’s football team in a major tournament since 1966.
30 July 2006 The final weekly episode of Top of the Pops is broadcast.
