RIP Nicholas Parsons

[MJS]

And as the final whistle went.. we say goodbye to a genuine entertainer, as sharp as a button right until the end. Just a minute won't be the same. RIP

 

[SteveS1]

A very interesting life, well lived. RIP.

 

[julifriend]

Very sad. But a good innings nonetheless and a great legacy he is leaving behind.

 

[Weekender]

Goodbye to a broadcasting Legend.
RIP.

 

[stevec67]

Sad news but a good innings and he clearly enjoyed doing JAM until the very end. I hope that they find a suitable replacement, ISIHAC has done very well with Jack Dee's tenure. A different style, but just as entertaining.

 

[TheDecameron]

Incredible career. RIP

 

[Mullardman]

I well recall him working as a 'straight man' to Arthur Haynes.. probably 1950s. I think Arthur also had Dermot Kelly in tow. Arthur used to call Parsons 'Nicolarse'
Obviously much more to Parsons than that and he was a very competent presenter and seemingly a decent sort.

RIP

 

[Rcook]

Great guy, and always up for a laugh - brilliant in 'Mr Jolly Lives Next Door' with Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson, and Peter Cook. R.I.P.

 

[cooky1257]

Trained engineer, served his time on the Clyde, hobby was building/making his own clocks. RIP.

 

[Mick P]

Yes he was also a member of the Alvis Owners Club and enjoyed the DIY on his (I think - failing memory etc) TD21.

I quite liked him. RIP

 

[manicatel]

Met him once many years ago. Thought he was going to be an old fuddy-duddy & just a comedian from a previous generation, not up with the new guys.
Boy were we wrong on that!
A lovely bloke to talk to, really sharp & funny. One of those guys I will always remember.
RIP.

 

[cutting42]

A great professional presenter, entertainer and raconteur. Loved his program on the Breguet Marie Antoinette watch.

RIP

 

[richardg]

As a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s he seemed like a boring old duffer, doing rubbish tv shows. The middle years, like Bowie's 80s I suppose.

After I grew up a bit, his class seeped through. RIP

 

[35451]

RIP. My grandma used to love Sale of The Century.


Glad he kept working pretty much to the end.

 

[Bart]

He really did come across as intelligent, witty and genuinely NICE. He appears to have had total respect and affection from anyone on JAM.

 

[ff1d1l]

Very sad news. Listened to J A M since the kids were little and used to play it in the car on long journeys.
And the Breguet watch program was great. What breadth.
Understated sharp but gentle wit.
Another irreplaceable.
RIP.

 

[MikeMA]

Very sad news. I always enjoyed JAM, but he was an all round talented and interesting chap.

 

[Tarzan]

RIP Nicolas.

Legend.

 

[cutting42]

My favourite relevant memory is that I used to live in Harrow and the roundabout near Northwick Park Hospital had some great graffiti on it. "Nicholas Parsons is the Neo Opiate of the People" and it stayed for years

 

[eternumviti]

Makes me feel depressed, and old. There's going to be nobody left soon.