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[TV] Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen & Milkmen (RIP 10/08/2022)



Weststander

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I watched that too. Behind his grumpy reputation, a kind bloke, who’s been through an awful lot (his first wife’s long mental illness and then cancer), whilst having an amazing talent for writing and drawing.

His stories are magical for kids (and some grown ups).
 

Thunder Bolt

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We watched it last night. A fascinating insight into his life and work. We bought the dvd of Ethel & Ernest, his parents and his childhood. It's simple but a beautiful account of how he grew up, and the attitudes of people in the 40s and 50s. So much of it rang true.
 

METALMICKY

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Jan 30, 2004
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The Iron Maiden song ' When the Wild Wind Blows' is loosely based on Brigg's graphic novel.

 


W.C.

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Oct 31, 2011
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I just found out about this though Twitter. Looking forward to watching it. Fungus the bogeyman was one of my favourite (most fascinating) books as a child. Then there's everything else.
 

Neville's Breakfast

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May 1, 2016
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We watched it last night. A fascinating insight into his life and work. We bought the dvd of Ethel & Ernest, his parents and his childhood. It's simple but a beautiful account of how he grew up, and the attitudes of people in the 40s and 50s. So much of it rang true.

Ethel and Ernest was on BBC2 last night and was thoroughly enjoyable. I think it is a great piece of social history especially in its portrayal of the hardships of the war. It was also a good reminder of the days when a milkman could afford to buy a house in London ! The political point scoring between Ethel and Ernest was also most amusing.
 

spence

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Oct 15, 2014
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I really liked "When the wind blows" by Briggs
 


Thunder Bolt

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Not just a talented author but a great illustrator as well.

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Klaas

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Nov 1, 2017
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Very sad, what a talent. Fungus the Bogeyman was one of my favourite books as a kid, and recently my kids love Father Christmas.
Brilliant story teller, and beautiful illustrator too.
RIP
 

Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
RIP Mr Briggs.

I never knew if the NSC poster [MENTION=12719]raymondbriggs[/MENTION] was actually the man himself or a tribute to the author.
 
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Cpt. Spavil

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Mar 9, 2008
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I really liked his story the Man.

Aled Jones did a tribute to him on Classic Fm as he is standing in for Alex Armstrong and played walking in the air.
 

Gazwag

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Mar 4, 2004
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RIP

My wife's step mother used to be his cleaner at his home near Plumpton - he handmade an birthday card for her 60th with many of the characters painted on the front
 

SK1NT

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Sep 9, 2003
8,726
Thames Ditton
Really sad news. I am a massive fan of his work. I have several signed drawings and collect the coalport snowmen figurines. I am gutted i never met him.

RIP. You will be making children and adults alike smile and cry every christmas for many years to come. What a legacy.
 


Boys 9d

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Jan 3, 2012
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Lancing
My favourite story from his pen was "Ethel & Ernest" which although about his parents had echoes of my own upbringing with my parents. People of my generation with whom I have discussed this work have also recognised their mothers and fathers in this tale.

RIP brilliant storyteller.
 

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