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Most Scrumdiddliumptious Over-50s

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isthisallthereis Wed 07-Nov-12 07:54:21

C'mon let's stick up for the over 50s. Who are your heart-throbs. Let's say over 50. Preferably well over. And alive!

For me:
Helen Mirren
Albert Finney
Charlotte Rampling
Joan Bakewell
Clive James (I hope he's still alive!)
Anthony Hopkins
Felicity Kendal
Harry Belafonte (he doesn't need to sing)
James Dyson (Designer)
Richard Rogers (Architect)

Now that would be the basis for a fun party! Now where's that thread on favourite cocktail recipes?

I live a sheltered life grin But nobody controls what goes on in my head; certainly I don't! gringrin

Greatnan Wed 07-Nov-12 09:47:39

Only David Attenborough - oh, and perhaps John Humphreys.

janeainsworth Wed 07-Nov-12 09:50:32

Richard Ingrams.
Definitely not Paul McCartney and Elton John grin

Ana Wed 07-Nov-12 09:52:46

So sorry - I thought Clive James had died blush

Bruce Willis

Grannylin Wed 07-Nov-12 09:57:11

Monty Don
Dan Cruikshank
Montalbano
Brian May ( next to Bryan Ferry- to make the fur fly!)
Jools Holland

Oldgreymare Wed 07-Nov-12 09:58:28

OH Gracesmum surely not a syrup???? sad

annodomini Wed 07-Nov-12 10:01:12

Jo Brand. The gender balance is rather skewed!

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 10:01:54

Agree about Hugh Laurie. Love him.

Was so gorgeous in House.

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 10:03:41

I think with older celebs their character comes into play more, as to whether you fancy them or not. Just because they've been around so long.

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 10:04:01

Can't stand Melvyn Bragg!

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 10:06:08

Or it could be the roles you have seen them in.

I'm overthinking this.

absentgrana Wed 07-Nov-12 10:06:53

Has someone already suggested Joanna Lumley? Not my heart throb but a lovely woman.

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 10:08:04

adorable

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 10:10:17

Why are we bothering with women? thisis did specify 'heart throbs'.

Unless you're gay of course. Or a man. Then it's fine. smile

annodomini Wed 07-Nov-12 10:17:33

JO5, the OP did list several women.

Grannybags Wed 07-Nov-12 11:03:26

Mmmm.....Bryan Ferry yes please! wink

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 11:04:44

annodomini, yes. You are right.

I guess it's no one's business but her own. smile

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 11:05:00

wink

Notsogrand Wed 07-Nov-12 11:17:06

Can I have David Tennant please, and just keep him safe in a corner for 9 years until he turns 50?

soop Wed 07-Nov-12 11:42:56

John Suchet
Placido Domingo
Hugh Laurie
Monty Don
Inspector Montalbano
The man who talks about art on Antiques Road Show
George Alagiah
I would so enjoy partying with this crowd. grin

merlotgran Wed 07-Nov-12 12:01:06

I used to fancy the bloke who played Anton Meyer in the early days of Holby City. I then saw him in a drama where he played a disgusting old tramp. hmm. You never see him on telly now.

isthisallthereis Wed 07-Nov-12 12:10:12

Well Bryan Ferry and Hugh Laurie seem certain to get invites. The gender balance, am I bovvered, am I? It was never intended to be that sort of party.

Hey, ho, off to Aldi and a reality check. Oh hang on, was that Mr Ferry at the front door ....... grin

We like them slim don't we (apart from I think one mention of Dawn French). C'mon let's have a bit of meat on them. Placido Domingo? Is Bryn Terfel old enough yet?

shysal Wed 07-Nov-12 12:14:32

Steven Tyler. yummy

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 12:24:29

darling old Glenn Campbell. 'these days'

Ana Wed 07-Nov-12 12:25:30

Oh yes! I'd forgotten about him!

(Very thin, though...)

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 12:26:05

Eric Morecambe. But he's long gone. sad

Loved him. A real big crush.