James Whale RIP

[Merlin5]

James Whale just died from cancer, age 74. He first got it in 2000. Always liked him, even met him once on a charity gig I was on and he was the compere. RIP.

Broadcasting legend James Whale finally loses his long cancer battle aged 74

The pioneering radio and TV presenter and Express columnist, who helped invent talk radio and documented his brave struggle with readers and listeners, has died

www.express.co.uk

 

[throwaway4372]

rip, used to listen to talk radio as a kid

 

[Freakbro]

Used to watch his late night James Whale Radio Show (a TV show) back in the day after rolling in from the pub.

RIP

 

[Thekwango]

Used to watch his late night James Whale Radio Show (a TV show) back in the day after rolling in from the pub.

RIP

aye - cracking show it was too most of the time.

RIP

 

[inogen]

I remember him on the radio. He took over from the legendary Alan Beswick on Red Rose.

 

[Kelt]

Talented gent, RIP.

 

[Brazo]

RIP. Used to listen to him on talk radio. I still recall him breaking the news of Diana’s death on his show.

 

[Fluffybob]

Used to watch his late night James Whale Radio Show (a TV show) back in the day after rolling in from the pub.

RIP

Me too, he was a cracking character, RIP

 

[Efour]

Yep a voice from my childhood TV and Radio. RIP

He was always on late at night when we were absolutely wasted one way or another.

 

[Uther]

Another one gone. RIP

 

[dcsarge]

RIP used to watch his TV show back in the day.

 

[mattyg]

I remember the first time i watched his TV show The Saw Doctors were live. First time for both for me. Been a fan ever since

RIP

 

[Moley]

James was a titan of the media industry and a big loss.

 

[iamtheoneneo]

rip, used to listen to talk radio as a kid

Same. Used to sneekly listen to his show most evenings... was brilliant stuff.

He was an awesome radio host that was frequently able to tame the chaos that was late night phone in radio.

 

[BeeP]

Another one who watched his late night show, always had good guests and never really bothered about being fake nice to people he didn’t like.
I guess I’m at an age where the people I used to watch and listen to are sadly checking out, he will be missed.

 

[ivrytwr3]

Used to watch his late night James Whale Radio Show (a TV show) back in the day after rolling in from the pub.

RIP

Same.

Many years ago we got back to a mates house (p*ssed) and i rang in - i complained about about the price of bananas (those cray cray things that sound amazingly funny when drunk).

He ended up asking his guests, did a studio audience poll and talked about the price of bananas with me for a few minutes. I had zero interest in the price of bananas.

 

[Ninco!]

Sad news, I've watched and listened to James for years - a big loss and will be missed.

 

[ImMrChris]

Used to watch his late night James Whale Radio Show (a TV show) back in the day after rolling in from the pub.

RIP

That takes me back! The hit man and her and get stuffed would be on around the same time while I fell asleep half cut with a kebab Happy days! RIP

 

[Nelly]

Used to watch his late night James Whale Radio Show (a TV show) back in the day after rolling in from the pub.

RIP

TV was great back then on a Friday night, The Word, Eurotrash, WCW Wrestling with Rick Flair, Steiner Bros etc, Friday 13th the Series, James Whale Show - I remember one episode it was on about cryogenic chamber freezing dead bodys, gave me the creeps! Oh and the Howard Stern show and the Symbian machine and hot women! lol.

 

[Malevolence]

Loved James Whale. The James Whale Radio Show introduced me to Charlie Chuck. Donkey!

RIP