Making the news today....

[sime42]

Agreed. I turned on the radio at lunchtime and Radio 4 were doing a special extended version of the lunchtime news. I thought fair enough. However, I was amazed when I turned the radio on again at 830 and they were still on the same subject, albeit a special version of Any Questions that time. The coverage is way over the top by any standards.
I say this with absolutely no disrespect meant to the great man himself. I actually have more respect for him now after hearing lots of stuff today that I never knew before.

It looks like they've even cancelled Gardener's World tonight as well. That takes the biscuit!

[sime42]

RIP Prince Philip. A sad loss indeed.

From my perspective he was always rather a 2D figure, known only for his many gaffs and as being second fiddle to the Queen. I guess that's largely down to crappy media coverage.

I've learnt today that he had many more strings to his bow. I knew of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. I did the first two levels myself. Apparently he was seen as a moderniser of the royal family. He was a highly intelligent and well read man, an early adopter and proponent of new technologies, a great sportsman, a champion of environmental conservation...........
I never knew any of that stuff. I don't think it was often mentioned in recent years. My respect for the man has increased today, on hearing more about him.

[Mark J]

It seems like Norn Iron is kicking off: 

 

[Guest Gimlet]

1 hour ago, sime42 said:

RIP Prince Philip. A sad loss indeed.

From my perspective he was always rather a 2D figure, known only for his many gaffs and as being second fiddle to the Queen. I guess that's largely down to crappy media coverage.

I've learnt today that he had many more strings to his bow. I knew of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. I did the first two levels myself. Apparently he was seen as a moderniser of the royal family. He was a highly intelligent and well read man, an early adopter and proponent of new technologies, a great sportsman, a champion of environmental conservation...........
I never knew any of that stuff. I don't think it was often mentioned in recent years. My respect for the man has increased today, on hearing more about him.

He also wrote 14 books, on subjects ranging from carriage driving, to the plight of Amazonian Indians. 

[TIMON]

RIP Prince Phillip.

He’ll be missed. He put others first, which is quite rare today.

[breffni]

[nepia]

11 hours ago, skyhuck said:

we have competitive grieving. It's very depressing. 

Competitive grieving... haven't heard that one before; like it - it's spot on.  It's like 'who can be offended most easily?'

[simont]

1 hour ago, breffni said:

Very respectful posts. Well done.

[TIMON]

I think I’ve sussed it.... you’re Lily Allen aren’t you?!

[Steve Bullman]

My mum dug out this picture. She never mentioned it before