#241
#242

err

#243

It’s always slightly slow compared to the Amundsen clock up the road

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#244

and put beans on it.

#245
  1. Funkhouser Henry VIII, king (1509–1547).
  2. Charles Dickens, novelist ( Oliver Twist , A Christmas Carol , Great Expectations , David Copperfield ).
  3. Sir Frank Whittle, engineer and inventor. Invented the turbojet engine.
  4. John Peel, radio presenter.
  5. John Logie Baird, engineer and inventor. Invented the television.
  6. Aneurin Bevan, politician. Minister of Health (1945–1951). Spearheaded the establishment of the National Health Service, providing medical care to all UK citizens regardless of wealth.
  7. Boy George, androgynous pop singer (Culture Club).
  8. Sir Douglas Bader, military aviator.
  9. Sir William Wallace, knight and resistance leader during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
  10. Sir Francis Drake, explorer and captain. Helped defeat the Spanish Armada under Lord Howard.
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#246

I know Boy George has fucked it in years since, but was he ever really that popular?

#247

I don’t know why I keep coming back to this thread. This list is deeply distressing

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#248

It is a fascinating snapshot of the Britain of 20 years ago

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#249

3 places ahead of that ol’ paedo Peel, good to see.

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#250

A nation of shopkeepers, and racists who love Boy George

#251

It’s like, I know Cliff Richard has a big fanbase, but are there loads of Boy George fans out there?

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#252

Probably one of the most recognisable faces in Britain when Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want To Hurt Me were number 1 but they were as long ago then as this poll is now. I’ve no idea. Maybe Culture Club had a legion of stans on Aimster, Friendster or Faceparty.

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#253

Why is this mentioned? Nobody else has their appearance/demeanour listed. Weird.

#254

This is taken directly from Wikipedia, not sure if they’ve editorialised or taken it straight from the BBC.

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#255

Just seems a bit unnecessary that’s all.

#256

:smiley: almost got a Bono level laugh there when I saw boy George.

I mean, he’s more famous than #47: Sir Douglas War Bloke, but apart from that…

#257

Yeah, agreed

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#258

Bevan should be at least 40 places higher

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#259

Yeah, I reckon if DiS revoted for this list he’d probably come out on top?

#260

Would be a fair shout

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