Sir Clement Freud

DanaC · 04-16-2009, 07:10 AM

It comes to us all, and yesterday it came to Clement Freud at the age of 84.

Grandson of Sigmund Freud, he'd been a politician in his day. A writer, commentator, broadcaster, cookery expert and regular contestant on a number of (mainly radio) panel games.

He was clever, witty and urbane, and gentle in his delivery. There was something about him that spoke of an older England. I liked his voice. I was always pleased when I heard him introduced on one of the panel games, most of which are bbc radio4 programmes. He was a long running regular contestant on one of my all time favourite game shows: Just a Minute.

There aren't so many of his lot left now. As they leave us, the sound and the cadences of radio are changing. I wonder if we'll retain much of their gentler and less frantic ways of entertaining?

Rest in Peace Sir Clement.

[eta] as an added extra: here's the first 9 mins of a documentary about the radio show Just a Minute, including Sir Clement and Paul Merton and a host of other cool cats:P For those not familiar with the game, contestants have to talk for one minute on a given subject for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Incidentally, Linda Smith, shown here as a regular contestant is no longer with us. She was a brilliant comedian and a sad loss to British comedy.

this show (Arena) has the best opening credits. I love 'em :P

Trilby · 04-16-2009, 07:37 AM

RIP.

my favorite Freud is Lucien. Weird art.

DanaC · 04-16-2009, 08:08 AM

Was that his brother? I think it was.

sugarpop · 04-16-2009, 01:34 PM

RIP

Sundae · 04-16-2009, 02:58 PM

One of my favourite authors is Esther Freud - daughter of Lucian and Clement's niece.

I missed this news, Dani, and am very sorry to hear it.
I had no idea he was aging along with the rest of us, and had him permanently set in his late sixties in my head.

A sad loss.

04-16-2009, 07:10 AM	#1
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Sir Clement Freud It comes to us all, and yesterday it came to Clement Freud at the age of 84. Grandson of Sigmund Freud, he'd been a politician in his day. A writer, commentator, broadcaster, cookery expert and regular contestant on a number of (mainly radio) panel games. He was clever, witty and urbane, and gentle in his delivery. There was something about him that spoke of an older England. I liked his voice. I was always pleased when I heard him introduced on one of the panel games, most of which are bbc radio4 programmes. He was a long running regular contestant on one of my all time favourite game shows: Just a Minute. There aren't so many of his lot left now. As they leave us, the sound and the cadences of radio are changing. I wonder if we'll retain much of their gentler and less frantic ways of entertaining? Rest in Peace Sir Clement. [eta] as an added extra: here's the first 9 mins of a documentary about the radio show Just a Minute, including Sir Clement and Paul Merton and a host of other cool cats:P For those not familiar with the game, contestants have to talk for one minute on a given subject for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Incidentally, Linda Smith, shown here as a regular contestant is no longer with us. She was a brilliant comedian and a sad loss to British comedy. this show (Arena) has the best opening credits. I love 'em :P Last edited by DanaC; 04-16-2009 at 07:27 AM.

04-16-2009, 07:37 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	RIP. my favorite Freud is Lucien. Weird art. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-16-2009, 02:58 PM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	One of my favourite authors is Esther Freud - daughter of Lucian and Clement's niece. I missed this news, Dani, and am very sorry to hear it. I had no idea he was aging along with the rest of us, and had him permanently set in his late sixties in my head. A sad loss. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac Last edited by Sundae; 04-16-2009 at 03:06 PM.

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DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Was that his brother? I think it was.

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