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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: Simon on October 01, 2018, 13:54

Title: The end of the Rainbow
Post by: Simon on October 01, 2018, 13:54

Geoffrey Hayes, who hosted long-running children's TV show, Rainbow, has died aged 76.

The actor and presenter died in hospital surrounded by his family, according to his manager.

In a statement, Phil Dale said: "It is with great sadness that the family announce that Geoffrey passed away in hospital with his wife, Sarah, and son, Tom, by his side."

Hayes presented Rainbow on ITV between 1974 to 1992.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45706667

Title: Re: The end of the Rainbow
Post by: Clive on October 01, 2018, 14:33

I remember plonking my son in front of the telly to watch that!  But it was usually wishful thinking.  :facepalm:

Title: Re: The end of the Rainbow
Post by: Simon on October 01, 2018, 14:40

I used to love it when I was a child.   ;D

Title: Re: The end of the Rainbow
Post by: daveeb on October 01, 2018, 15:13

Quote from: Clive on October 01, 2018, 14:33

I remember plonking my son in front of the telly to watch that!  But it was usually wishful thinking.  :facepalm:

Quote from: Simon on October 01, 2018, 14:40

I used to love it when I was a child.   ;D

Ouch  :D

I always preferred Susan Stranks with itsy and bitsy  :o: myself.

Title: Re: The end of the Rainbow
Post by: Clive on October 01, 2018, 21:26

I couldn't possibly comment.   ;D  Sally James of TISWAS did it for me.   :)x

Title: Re: The end of the Rainbow
Post by: daveeb on October 02, 2018, 10:36

Quote from: Clive on October 01, 2018, 21:26

I couldn't possibly comment.   ;D  Sally James of TISWAS did it for me.   :)x

Can't argue with that  ;)