Gerry Anderson Rip

[sandyRoe]

He has died, aged 69, after a long illness. Maybe not known as well on 'the Mainland' as he was here where he presented a morning programme on Radio Ulster. He had a quirky taste in music and also introduced many locals to the work of the poet, Robert Service.
Here's one of Service's more famous works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNZwuamwj0

[factor-fiction]

I thought you a bit late with news about the Thunderbirds guy. I don't know this one but he sounds like someone I'd have enjoyed listening to.

[wolf63]

I take it that we aren't talking about Captain Scarlet's friend.

[elliemay1]

Really sorry to hear that Gerry has died. He is a legend!

[sandyRoe]

I think he did go to Radio 4 for a while but his style wasn't to everyone's taste.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-28809837

[elliemay1]

Am listening to this morning's Stephen Nolan show on BBC i player. It's a tribute to Gerry. For Gerry lovers it's one not to miss.

[jno]

I thought "That's bad news for Lady Penelope"; but I think that Gerry Anderson has already gone before, hasn't he?

[jno]

?? why weren't those other answers visible before I posted?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csAjI8qh_ms

[elliemay1]

Those of you who didn't know him have no idea how special, innovative, witty, charming, intelligent, unique etc he really was. A total genius.

[elliemay1]

His funeral is tomorrow. R.I.P Gerry. xx

[Mamyalynne]

He sounds like quite a guy - RIP Gerry.

[elliemay1]

Thanks for BA, sandy. I still can't believe he has gone.