National treasures. Who would you choose?

paddyann54

Joanna Lumley? After she revealed she,s 3/4 Scots and never calls herself British ……oops

Joanna Lumley wrote an article published in the Telegraph titled "We British........"
www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2026/03/10/best-and-worst-joanna-lumley-interview/

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXlbZQyGLBc

Sir David is a national asset rather than a national treasure, which smacks of ancient old relics imho.
I can’t really think of anyone else.
I will however dare to suggest Camilla/the Queen, for her work with women who have survived rape/sexual assault and for sticking with Charles when the gloves were off and she was public enemy number one. I am no royalist I just like her as a person.

Not sure if that counts though.

Absolutely no one.

Gareth Southgate because he dared become England manager when it was the most poisonous job, turned the press around to actually get behind their team, & got the players enjoying playing in an England shirt. & he's shy & humble & a seems a lovely person.

I think I must be the only person in the world who is not a fan of Sir David Attenborough. Yes, I can quite see why he is so revered, but his programmes and the man himself do nothing for me personally. Sorry. But then, as my dear old mum used to say, “Oh, well, and I’m sure he loves you, too”!! She was always good at puncturing my pomposity

I'm not a huge fan of David Attenborough. But I do like his voice and his ability to pronounce the word sloth correctly .

paddyann54

Joanna Lumley? After she revealed she,s 3/4 Scots and never calls herself British ……oops

Well, she was born in India!

paddyann54

Joanna Lumley? After she revealed she,s 3/4 Scots and never calls herself British ……oops

What’s wrong with that?

Scotland was part of the nation, last time I checked?
Do “National” Treasures have to be English? Didn’t realise.

Basgetti

Scotland was part of the nation, last time I checked?
Do “National” Treasures have to be English? Didn’t realise.

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Can you think of a Scottish one?
Apparently Sean Connery was a national treasure of Scotland. Make of that what you will.

Billy Connolly?

Your last post came across as being very superior, Allira.
UK means United Kingdom.
Not England, then those other places.

(I’d also suggest Helena Kennedy. Not a celebrity as such but I think an absolute treasure)

Whatever happened to equality? Suddenly we're grading humans. No one is worth more than any other. Some have very privileged lives, and I'd count David Attenborough amongst them. He's been given opportunities way beyond the average person, which he's taken to the fullest, and good for him, would that we all could. But is he really more valuable as a human than the carer who goes into my neighbour each day to change her incontinence pads, wash and dress her and give her food?

Sir Kenneth Robinson

Basgetti

Your last post came across as being very superior, Allira.
UK means United Kingdom.
Not England, then those other places.

😂😂😂

Superior - moi?

I don't live in England either.

Well yes, it did. Sorry.

Basgetti

Well yes, it did. Sorry.

Well, it wasn't.

It was an opportunity to name some Scottish National Treasures apart from Sean Connery.

If you want go claim him please do though 🤔

I claimed a couple of others. Siobhan Redmond would be there too, for me.

Isn't Paul McCartney a national treasure? I'd say so. 😍

Then that brings in a few others like Elton John and Tom Jones, both have been loved and adored for the last 50-60 years.

Mick jagger, maybe?

How Google defines a national treasure:
A national treasure is a person, object, structure, or cultural work officially or popularly recognized as having exceptional value, representing a nation's identity, history, or core values. It often signifies something beloved by the public or, in some countries, legally protected due to its immense cultural significance.
Beloved Individuals: Often used to describe renowned, long-serving, and respected public figures—such as actors, musicians, or broadcasters—who are widely adored.

National treasures need to be respected, and some musicians like Mick Jagger and David Bowie were maybe a bit too scandalous to be described as national treasures, or were they? 😂

National treasures need to be respected, and some musicians like Mick Jagger and David Bowie were maybe a bit too scandalous to be described as national treasures

National Oddities?