Sky at niight - with Patrick Moore.... but only just

Am I the only person somewhat disappointed that the last edition of SaN had
Patrick barely introduce and end the program? His name was not even mentioned
in the Radio Times listing of SaN!

A sorry sign of the times.

Lawrence

"Lawrence" lawrence@astronomer wrote in message
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| Am I the only person somewhat disappointed that the last edition of SaN
had
| Patrick barely introduce and end the program? His name was not even
mentioned
| in the Radio Times listing of SaN!
|
| A sorry sign of the times.
|
| Lawrence
Well, the old boy is getting on a bit... I daresay he'd like to retire.
Androcles.

"Lawrence" lawrence@astronomer wrote in message
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Am I the only person somewhat disappointed that the last edition of SaN
had
Patrick barely introduce and end the program? His name was not even
mentioned
in the Radio Times listing of SaN!

A sorry sign of the times.

Lawrence

Indeed, it does rather look as if Sir Patrick is being phased out doesn't
it?

Paul.




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Lawrence lawrence@astronomer wrote in
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Am I the only person somewhat disappointed that the last edition of
SaN had Patrick barely introduce and end the program? His name was
not even mentioned in the Radio Times listing of SaN!

A sorry sign of the times.

Lawrence

I expect it will be taken over by Sue Lawley or Fiona Bruce and become

"Fiona/Sue's Sky at night" and feature C-list celebs

mike

"Lawrence" lawrence@astronomer wrote in message
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Am I the only person somewhat disappointed that the last edition of SaN
had
Patrick barely introduce and end the program? His name was not even
mentioned
in the Radio Times listing of SaN!

A sorry sign of the times.

Lawrence

I've only ever watched The Sky At Night once. I don't think I have
understood a word he's ever said.

Quite why people hold him in such high regard I don't know. Just because
he's presented all but one show for the past goodness knows how long? I've
never had a day off sick in my working life. I wonder if I'll be mentioned
on the news if I do?

Get rid of him I say, and get someone who; a) looks less frightening, and b)
can be understood without having to put subtitles on.

Your opinions may differ to mine!


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Your opinions may differ to mine!


They may. And they confirm my feeling that it's usually worth kill
filing people who hide behind silly nicknames.
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Your opinions may differ to mine!


They may. And they confirm my feeling that it's usually worth kill
filing people who hide behind silly nicknames.

Telling you my real name still won't change the fact that I don't like
Patrick Moore. I apologise if I've upset the astronomy gods, but that's life
I guess.

BTW, your signature file isn't properly formatted and your virus
database is woefully out of date.

I know!


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As for the 'This message has been certified Virus Free', I have no idea how
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Open the "AVG Control Center" window via the AVG program icon in the
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