[Jayne Osborn]

But you, as a Mod, could combine the two threads. If you liked.

Perhaps some clever person like Jayne could do it.

Hey, I managed it, John. How clever is that! (I've never done it before but it ain't rocket science! )

Jayne

[Rob Stuart]

Did you know that Felix Dennis was the first person to say the 'c' word on British television? A fine record to have, that.

[John Whitworth]

Oh I can do rockets Jayne. Rockets are easy. It's this stuff I can't do.

Rob, give us the context for his ground-breaking performance.

[Bill Carpenter]

What a life! http://www.felixdennis.com/about/view-timeline/

[Rob Stuart]

'Twas the David Frost Show in 1970, John. You can even watch it if you want (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxjnfDToQmA), although it's not particularly edifying.

[David Nelson Bradsher]

I was really saddened to hear of his death, as I had discovered his work a few years ago and greatly admired his work, and especially the flair of his readings.