Lewis Collins

lefthooker · 28-11-13, 05:52 PM

For anyone who grew up watching or was just a fan of The Professionals, a sad day:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25135934

john johnson · 28-11-13, 05:59 PM

He was one of my heroes as a yoof ... So cool

Ringmaster · 28-11-13, 06:14 PM

So many familiar faces are passing away.............. RIP Mr Collins

I read somewhere he had been accepted into the Territorial SAS.

Looking at re-runs of The Professionals is so nostalgic. It was well made and stands up against today's TV offerings.

We had the Ford Capri, the Yanks had the Ford Torino........................

geneandbolly · 28-11-13, 06:31 PM

well, after a long stretch on duty, i know what i'm watching tonight over a few beers . .

i was amazed that he was never in the running for james bond when roger moore ended his run - he would have been the ideal man for the job and a fabulous successor to sir roger - a natural for the role of bond in my book.

aye, a sad month altogther and one i'll be glad to see the back of.

Geordie · 28-11-13, 08:02 PM

This shocked me when I heard. It's difficult not to imagine him as a strapping macho bloke, so to imagine him as a seriously ill 67 year old who has now passed away isn't easy.

RIP

Isimmo · 28-11-13, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geordie

This shocked me when I heard. It's difficult not to imagine him as a strapping macho bloke, so to imagine him as a seriously ill 67 year old who has now passed away isn't easy.

RIP

That was exactly our reaction....Its a wicked world.

vee six · 28-11-13, 09:29 PM

Aye, sad news indeed. I loved The Professionals as a kid - 3-litre Capris going sideways! Happy days.

RIP Lewis Collins.

geneandbolly · 28-11-13, 09:44 PM

and you know the funny thing? this is all just the world turning around for the bazillionth time. a lot of you (like me) are likely in your middle years. this is the time where we experience a lot of deaths in both relatives and people we've admired when we were younger.

we went to see roger moore the other week and i'm so glad i did. he was my favourite bond and i'm delighted that i got to see him before he gets too elderly to remember what day of the week it is! funny, articulate, suave and as he said himself, one lucky bar steward!!

what a gent.

impsdude · 29-11-13, 12:25 AM

A sad day indeed, grew up watching this show, He would of made an excellent Bond. Only Martin Shaw left, aka George Gently, another excellent chap, R.I.P

spink · 29-11-13, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geneandbolly

and you know the funny thing? this is all just the world turning around for the bazillionth time. a lot of you (like me) are likely in your middle years. this is the time where we experience a lot of deaths in both relatives and people we've admired when we were younger.

we went to see roger moore the other week and i'm so glad i did. he was my favourite bond and i'm delighted that i got to see him before he gets too elderly to remember what day of the week it is! funny, articulate, suave and as he said himself, one lucky bar steward!!

what a gent.

Where did you go to see the legend Rog? A mate of mine lives closeby to him in Switzerland and has met him a few times, sound as a pound he says

28-11-13, 05:59 PM	#2
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geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	well, after a long stretch on duty, i know what i'm watching tonight over a few beers . . i was amazed that he was never in the running for james bond when roger moore ended his run - he would have been the ideal man for the job and a fabulous successor to sir roger - a natural for the role of bond in my book. aye, a sad month altogther and one i'll be glad to see the back of. __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

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Geordie Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saltburn-By-The-Sea Posts: 300	This shocked me when I heard. It's difficult not to imagine him as a strapping macho bloke, so to imagine him as a seriously ill 67 year old who has now passed away isn't easy. RIP __________________ 1996 B4 Audi Coupe (Now sadly sold) 1989 B3 Audi 80 (Also sold) 1997 C5 Audi A6 (2.8 V6 Quattro) 1983 Datsun Stanza 1999 Toyota Corolla 1.3 (for the son) 1999 Mercedes E55 AMG (5.5 litre V8) 2007 Discovery 3 (2.7 TD V6) - for sale 2011 Mercedes B180d Sport

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vee six Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corsham, Wiltshire Posts: 372	Aye, sad news indeed. I loved The Professionals as a kid - 3-litre Capris going sideways! Happy days. RIP Lewis Collins. __________________ 2016 S6 Avant 4.0T 2012 Q3 quattro 2.0TDi (missus' car) 1983 Laverda RGS1000 (#1 toy since 1989) 1977 Laverda 1200 2021 Moto Guzzi V85TT has-beens: '83 80GL/'83 100CS/'82 80CD/'88 90 2.2E/'03 A4 1.9TDi/'94 Coupe 2.0 16v/'87 Coupe GT/'96 A4 Avant SE 2.6 V6 356k miles/'02 A6 2.7T quattro avant/‘97 2.6 Cabriolet/'07 Allroad 3.0TDi

28-11-13, 09:44 PM	#8
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	and you know the funny thing? this is all just the world turning around for the bazillionth time. a lot of you (like me) are likely in your middle years. this is the time where we experience a lot of deaths in both relatives and people we've admired when we were younger. we went to see roger moore the other week and i'm so glad i did. he was my favourite bond and i'm delighted that i got to see him before he gets too elderly to remember what day of the week it is! funny, articulate, suave and as he said himself, one lucky bar steward!! what a gent. __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red Last edited by geneandbolly; 28-11-13 at 10:07 PM.

28-11-13, 06:14 PM	#3
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,326	So many familiar faces are passing away.............. RIP Mr Collins I read somewhere he had been accepted into the Territorial SAS. Looking at re-runs of The Professionals is so nostalgic. It was well made and stands up against today's TV offerings. We had the Ford Capri, the Yanks had the Ford Torino........................

29-11-13, 12:25 AM	#9
impsdude Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Wales Posts: 242	A sad day indeed, grew up watching this show, He would of made an excellent Bond. Only Martin Shaw left, aka George Gently, another excellent chap, R.I.P