Raymond Briggs RIP ??

Boz

Love "Ethel and Ernest" his homage to his parents. This is available on Prime but maybe it will get an airing mainstream now.

Oh, I didn’t know that it was a film. I bought the book when it first came out (1999?)

Whitewave, I love your term ‘British pessimism’ (I could get a bit political here, but of course, I won’t!)

Anyone near the SW Scotland town of Kirkcudbright can see an exhibition of his work in the town Art Gallery. It runs until the end of October.

Love "Ethel and Ernest" his homage to his parents. This is available on Prime but maybe it will get an airing mainstream now.

Just heard interviews on radio 4, with people who knew him. Our family loved grumpy but kind Father Christmas. I think RB was very much like that ?

RIP. I loved Father Christmas

Very sad news but what a legacy of timeless books for future generations. RIP

His writing epitomised the typical British pessimism, which I think is why he was so well loved.

RIP ? Raymond Briggs. His books have been a delight to my children and grandchildren and many classes.

That is sad news indeed.

Sad news. He was much loved by my DD’s (both in their 40’s)
His books and animated films will love on for sure.
RIP Raymond Briggs

I love The Snowman!

Sad new. Fungus The Bogeyman was a huge favourite in our house.

RIP