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Post by Ben on Aug 20, 2021 13:44:18 GMT
I'm guessing I'm probably the least likely from this forum to have been a fan of his. But when I first returned from China and was bumming around at home jobless, I came across clips of Cats Does Countdown on YouTube, and ended up getting hooked pretty quickly. Sean Lock especially had me buckled over in laughter repeatedly, and I subsequently signed up for an account on Channel 4's website specifically just to watch old episodes (with a VPN of course).
I spent many hours during the pandemic watching a lot of his stuff, and it most definitely helped me get through some challenging times.
Really sad that he's gone. RIP.
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Post by johnc on Aug 20, 2021 14:01:47 GMT
I agree Ben. He was able to be funny in a very subtle way and I will miss him too.
It's always sad when someone gets their life cut short in such an abrupt manner.
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Sean Lock
Aug 20, 2021 14:48:44 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Aug 20, 2021 14:48:44 GMT
Yes, agreed. A great shame.
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Post by PetrolEd on Aug 20, 2021 15:41:30 GMT
Comedy Genius, loved his delivery and was lucky enough to see him live on a couple of occasions.
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Sean Lock
Aug 20, 2021 16:23:50 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Aug 20, 2021 16:23:50 GMT
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Post by Big Blue on Aug 20, 2021 16:25:33 GMT
Genuinely upset at his passing. Properly funny without being too crude. Delivery drier than Bond’s favourite martini.
ETA: I was going to suggest the challenging wank clip as one of comedy’s finest moments.
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Sean Lock
Aug 20, 2021 18:59:16 GMT
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Post by Andy C on Aug 20, 2021 18:59:16 GMT
He was brilliant . RIP
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Post by ChrisM on Aug 20, 2021 19:08:28 GMT
I didn't know of him (I don't watch the TV); I was more upset last week-end when Nanci Griffith's passing was announced
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Post by PG on Aug 20, 2021 19:32:25 GMT
I didn't see a great deal of his stuff, but the clips I have showed he had the most wonderful, dry, so very British, way of putting things across. Way, way more funny that any of the shouty people who think they are funny. A tragedy has got taken so young.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2021 20:00:53 GMT
She has a fine voice but, Sara has a term for that style which is Pratchettian. Cut your own throat music after the character (CMOT honourably D'Blah). I think you need something a bit more upbeat myself. Sorry if I am treading on toes.
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Sean Lock
Aug 20, 2021 22:29:58 GMT
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Post by Alex on Aug 20, 2021 22:29:58 GMT
I spotted him a couple of years back going for a run near Primrose Hill. Must admit he wasn't a go-to comic for me but when I did see him, usually on a panel show, he always come out with some cracking jokes. It's sad to see him pass of such an illness.
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Post by franki68 on Aug 25, 2021 11:41:26 GMT
Genuinely upset at his passing. Properly funny without being too crude. Delivery drier than Bond’s favourite martini. ETA: I was going to suggest the challenging wank clip as one of comedy’s finest moments. The challenging wank is indeed one of the greatest bits of comedy. |
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