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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

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 16:34:57

Ooh yes. The judge. smile So sensitive too. And a wry smile.

(getting carried way now) hmm

Daisyanswerdo Wed 07-Nov-12 16:32:01

Yes, it's Martin Shaw, and I'll join you in that one.

Woody Wed 07-Nov-12 16:10:30

Judge John Deed - just had a mental block and cant think of his proper name. He is also "Inspector George Gently??" but has to be Judge John Deed - sadly that programme no longer on the TV - (sighs) Just thought - is it Martin Shaw??

Sook Wed 07-Nov-12 15:41:48

janeainsworth definitely Bryan Ferry singing Avalon (pretty please)

vampirequeen Wed 07-Nov-12 14:05:24

Jeremy Irons
Sean Connery

hummingbird Wed 07-Nov-12 13:45:15

Piers Brosnan to open the door,
Brad and George to serve the cocktails,
Elton John - come on, ladies, he can really get a tune out of that piano!
Tom Jones for a bit of hip swivelling,
And Michael Buble to take me home - not over 50, but sometimes you just need a younger man! grin

Sel Wed 07-Nov-12 13:40:20

Ana You can't have Bruce Willis - he may have nice eyes but he's a wimp. He wouldn't fly to Europe after 9/11 as he was too scared. All action hero...hmmmm. Mandy Pitakin (not sure of the spelling and too lazy to check). He's the one from Homeland, Saul - nice eyes and some meat on him!

kittylester Wed 07-Nov-12 13:36:20

I am hereby offering to keep David Tennant 'safe' until he turns 50 - he'll be fine with me!!

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 12:46:18

Now you're talking!

annodomini Wed 07-Nov-12 12:45:56

I rather fancy Hugh Quarshie - plays 'Ric' in Holby City.

crimson Wed 07-Nov-12 12:39:11

Dan Cruikshank and Michael Wood. Joanna Lumley is an icon.

jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 12:29:52

GC would have started his altzheimers when he made that video. sad

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

Eric Morecambe. But he's long gone. sad

Loved him. A real big crush.

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

Oh yes! I'd forgotten about him!

(Very thin, though...)

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

darling old Glenn Campbell. 'these days'

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

Steven Tyler. yummy

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?

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

JO5, the OP did list several women.

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