Who would you invite and why?

Stanley Tucci - because and as a cooks helper.
Jesus
Mary Poppins
Many and varied lovely posters, hard choice

Dolly Parton and Miss Adventure would make for a good evening I think. Inspector Brunetti, from the Donna Leon books could talk about life in Venice.
Aneurin Bevan - my hero.

My fictional guest would be Archer from the Whiteoaks series by Mazo de la Roche

I would invite Archer Whiteoak as I am shy and he would make the sort of jokes that would make me feel relaxed, and he is also intellectually stimulating.

A celebrity, Mary Berry, she seems pleasant and will have many anecdotes and we can discuss cakes and baking.
Historical character, Samuel Johnson, as all said that he was very good company.
Fictional character, I was going to say Inspector Montalbano, but he would only speak in Italian, and in any case does not like to chat when he eats dinner. That being the case I choose Father Brown he enjoys good food and can tell us about his mysterious murder cases.
I cannot say which GN member really, but Miss Adventure could liven the evening with a few Pam Ayres style poems I think.

Celebrity: Jay Rayner. Interesting, erudite and very funny.
History: Alexander the Great because I really want to know who he was about to name as his successor had he not died at exactly the wrong moment. And he loved a party!
Fictional character: Adelia Aguilar (Ariana Franklin’s mediaeval Mistress of the Art of Death novels). Ahead of her time and afraid of no one.
Gransnetter: Kittylester because we missed each other once and she’s been on my bucket list for so long!!

Celebrity - Ryan Reynolds, funny and quick witted.

History - Boudicca - would be interesting to hear her views on the rights of women in today's society

Fictional - Derek Morgan from Criminal Minds - intelligent and handsome!

Too many GNs whose posts I enjoy to choose from!

Celebrity - Nazanin Zagari Radcliffe (can I have her husband Richard too?) for resilience.
Historical - Raimon-Roger Trencavel, who saved the Jews from the Bézier massacre.
Fictional - Mercutio, my favourite Shakespeare character.
GransNetter. Anyone with a dry wit.

Celebrity -Nigella and I'd get her to do the dinner. Her guests always have such delicious food and enjoy the evening.

Historical - Terry Pratchett. His books reflect our society and I'm interested in what he'd think of the years since he died.

Fictional -Lord Peter Wimsey. Or Miles Vorkosigan. Hard to choose.

Gran - Hard to choose.

Gandhi...He's got a lot of wisdom
Judy Dench... such a wonderful presence
Douglas from The Marigold Hotel... kind, attractive older man who followed his heart. (Bill Nighy)
And any GN who thinks she'd enjoy these people.

Celebrity - Margaret Atwood
Historical - Jesus Christ, I’d like to know what made him tick
Fictional - the Time Traveller whose name escapes me
GN - Ashcombe, because she is always so kind to everyone
Or Marydoll because she’s so feisty.

Shakespeare would be my historical character….. God my fictional…..and Maw ( GNetter) cos she’s no none sense and I could have a row with her .

Celebrity Richard Schiff (West Wing)

Historical Ann Bronte

Fictional. Emma from Jane Austen’s Emma.

GN Smiles or Marydoll. And crazyH.

Celebrity- Johnny Depp?
History - David Attenborough
Fiction- Robert Hunter from the Chris Carter series
G.Net- Miss A. I think we have quite a bit in common from reading her threads and replies.

Can I get anyone a drink to start the evening?

Not Pepys

1. Bob Mortimer
2. Terry Pratchet
3. Not sure. (You never know what gransnetters are really like)

Celebrity- Dylan Moran or Past Celebrity Michael Landon ( same reason for both) Historical - William Wilberforce Fiction - Atticus Finch

A Elvis or Marylin - recent enough not to be historical
B Shakespeare
C M0nica
D Ignatius from A Confederacy of Dunces

Celebrity - Michael Palin. He's funny and I would love to talk to him about his travels. I also think that he doesn't seem intimidating, like a lot of celebrities.

Historical - Sojourner Truth. A brave woman who had a remarkable life.

Fictional - Frodo Baggins. Has quite a story to tell and would appreciate the food.

GN - anyone good at small talk (I'm not!) who can chat to the three above.

And I want to come to the party that has Ignatius from A Confederacy of Dunces!

Sandi Toksvig - witty and irreverent; Emmeline Pankhurst - owe her a huge debt; Don Quixote- free spirit, adventurer, romantic. Lots of gransnetters whose posts I enjoy, and quite a few I definitely wouldn't want to share a dinner party with.

Shakespeare, Alice from Alice in Wonderland, Pavarotti (to sing for his supper) and Grayson Perry.

Betty Boothroyd
Nelson Mandela
Atticus Finch
Lucca from GN

Celebrity - George Harrison ❤️ - a big part of my life since I was 14.
Historical figure -Branwell Bronte. I am fascinated by him.
Fictional character - Scarlett O'Hara.
A few Gransnetters who have been very kind.

Roger Federer because he is a wonderful role model. James Bond for his exploits and protection. Bluebell for some interesting debates.