RIP Gene Hackman

[andrec]

I don't recall Sir Edward appearing on an advert for cheese. If the advert was late 80s then he would still have been an MP at the time. I am not clear on the rules around sitting MPs appearing in adverts, but would be surprised if it was allowed for endorsing specific brands. Encouraging consumption...

[andrec]

Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their home. Hackman, 95, found stardom after his role in the pivotal 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, and went on to classics such as The French Connection, The Conversation, Mississippi Burning and Unforgiven. He won two Oscars and a host...

[andrec]

I remember him best from Going for Gold as I was not a big fan of Game for a Laugh. If I recall correctly, the original Going for Gold series contestants could win tickets to the Seoul Olympics of 1988. I was post-University but pre employment when it was shown, so managed to catch it nearly every day...