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June 18, 2012 12:57 pm  #1


Jim'll Fix It

Suddenly struck me that many of the members of the forum will have absolutely no idea of the reference made in TGG to 'Jim'll fix it'. I assume most of you will just think it is referring to Jim Moriarty and his specialism in helping people get rid of their difficulties, as it were like helping them disappear.

However it is also a clever reference by the writers to a tv programme which was very popular back in the 1970s, which was hosted by Jimmy Savile, later OBE and Sir Jimmy. In this programme children would write in to the show asking for Jim to fix it for them i.e. if they had a particular wish to do something the programme makers would arrange it for them (just like Jim Moriarty then, really).

I have posted a couple of YouTube links here for you to give you a feel for the programme and because I know we have some Doctor Who fans here, and for the link to Moftiss I have included a visit from a dalek (I may have to watch the latter from behind my sofa though!)







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June 18, 2012 1:47 pm  #2


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Good ol' Patrick Moore too!!

Nicely found Davina.

For those who don't know Patrick Moore is also something of an institute in the UK. Here's one of many tributes to him and his greatness.

-m0r


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June 18, 2012 1:54 pm  #3


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I have learnt all about Sir Patrick through Dr Bri. Remarkable man.

Nite, Davina's worn me out here , lol.


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Sherlock Holmes 28 March 13:08

Mycroft’s popularity doesn’t surprise me at all. He is, after all, incredibly beautiful, clever and well-dressed. And beautiful. Did I mention that?
--Mark Gatiss

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Robert McCloskey
 

June 18, 2012 1:58 pm  #4


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Would that be Brian Cox Kazza?

He's a remarkable fellow in his own right.

-m0r


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June 18, 2012 4:00 pm  #5


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very  interesting!!  did not know this.   this almost sounds like the 'Make a wish' foundation that we  have here in the states for terminally ill kids.  thanks davina!!


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June 18, 2012 6:21 pm  #6


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Remarkable and musical is our Brian! I used to love watching The Sky at Night with Patrick Moore. A man, who not only popularised astronomy but was a gift to impersonators, as was Sir Jimmy.

Glad you liked my latest bit of research...and that'll keep Kazza quiet for a few hours!


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June 18, 2012 8:13 pm  #7


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I love the Jim'll fix it joke...very cool. He died recently didn't he?


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June 18, 2012 8:45 pm  #8


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Yes he did and an enormous number of his fans attended his funeral. He did a lot of voluntary work at Stoke Mandevill Hospital too.


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June 18, 2012 11:07 pm  #9


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sherlockskitty wrote:

this almost sounds like the 'Make a wish' foundation that we  have here in the states for terminally ill kids.

Hunh--that's exactly what I was thinking as I watched it.  Great clip with the Dalek.

Thanks for posting--I never would have known of the connection.  In fact, it's really interesting how much I've learned about English culture, in general, just from participating on this board.  It's wicked cool!   


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June 19, 2012 2:43 am  #10


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m0r1arty wrote:

Would that be Brian Cox Kazza?

He's a remarkable fellow in his own right.

-m0r

No, I mean Dr Brian May.
They worked together with Chris Lintott on the brilliant book " Bang! The Complete History of the Universe"
It's an excellent book for the average 'man in the street' with an emerging interest in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Very easy to understand.

I have been following Dr Bri on his site for years, had a few personal conversations back & forth through email over a couple of subjects. He's a remarkable human being.


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Sherlock Holmes 28 March 13:08

Mycroft’s popularity doesn’t surprise me at all. He is, after all, incredibly beautiful, clever and well-dressed. And beautiful. Did I mention that?
--Mark Gatiss

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Robert McCloskey
 

June 19, 2012 2:54 am  #11


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Brian May is also a remarkable fellow.

Got to play on Buckingham palace's roof for the Queen's last big gig.

-m0r


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June 19, 2012 3:16 am  #12


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*sighs*
Remarkable just doesn't cut it to describe Brian. I feel the urge for his own thread in music, lol But I'll resist the urge for now; I'd prattle on for hours!
And he's not 'just' about music.


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Sherlock Holmes 28 March 13:08

Mycroft’s popularity doesn’t surprise me at all. He is, after all, incredibly beautiful, clever and well-dressed. And beautiful. Did I mention that?
--Mark Gatiss

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Robert McCloskey
 

June 19, 2012 5:54 am  #13


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Two Doctor  Brians and BOTH musical. Shall we play Brian's of Britain? (Oops! That's Cabin Pressure...sorry!)


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June 19, 2012 5:59 am  #14


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LMAO, I keep thinking about that game.


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Sherlock Holmes 28 March 13:08

Mycroft’s popularity doesn’t surprise me at all. He is, after all, incredibly beautiful, clever and well-dressed. And beautiful. Did I mention that?
--Mark Gatiss

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Robert McCloskey
 

June 19, 2012 6:42 am  #15


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I loved the Brain of Britain!  Kept me from being bored when I lived in Africa in the 1980s.  And I much prefer the BBC's top-of-the-hour theme for news from that time instead of the current one, btw.


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June 19, 2012 6:46 am  #16


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Oh not the BRAIN ; its a game; the Brians of Britain.
You'll find this educational game here:



It's in the first few minutes of this.

I hope you become as attached to this as we do.


All discussed in this thread actually:
http://sherlock.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=108


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Also, please note that sentences can also end in full stops. The exclamation mark can be overused.
Sherlock Holmes 28 March 13:08

Mycroft’s popularity doesn’t surprise me at all. He is, after all, incredibly beautiful, clever and well-dressed. And beautiful. Did I mention that?
--Mark Gatiss

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Robert McCloskey
 

June 19, 2012 7:27 am  #17


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Thanks for posting the Kazza. I love Cabin Pressure, as you know.


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June 19, 2012 8:12 am  #18


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play them on my laptop when I'm going to bed, always good to go to sleep on a laugh


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Sherlock Holmes 28 March 13:08

Mycroft’s popularity doesn’t surprise me at all. He is, after all, incredibly beautiful, clever and well-dressed. And beautiful. Did I mention that?
--Mark Gatiss

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Robert McCloskey
 

June 19, 2012 3:28 pm  #19


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kazza474 wrote:

Oh not the BRAIN

Apparently my scintillating wit did not make it through cyberspace.     Of course I knew you weren't referring to that classic show. 

I did listen to Cabin Pressure; it's the first time I heard it.  It was hilarious--thanks for posting it.


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June 19, 2012 6:41 pm  #20


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Listen to the others Sherli. You will not be disappointed. They are BRILLIANT!

this is an Arthur smiley face
and this...is for ...Martin.


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