The original Blaketon has died

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The original Blaketon has died

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Rumours of my death or more particularly my car aren't true but sad to hear that their inspiration has died - https://uk.yahoo.com/news/derek-fowlds- ... 25138.html . Not sure whether this counts as off topic but since Blaketon drive a Minor Traveller, I think we can say it's Minor related. As a matter of interest, do any of our number own the Traveller that was in Heartbeat?
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RIP Mr Derek.
Makes you feel old when celebs of your younger years are curling up their tootsies...
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Is Basil named after Basil Brush?
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Blaketon wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:39 pm Is Basil named after Basil Brush?
:lol: No, he's got a BSL registration. :wink:
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Blaketon wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:38 pm Rumours of my death or more particularly my car aren't true but sad to hear that their inspiration has - https://uk.yahoo.com/news/derek-fowlds- ... 25138.html . Not sure whether this counts as off topic but since Blaketon drive a Minor Traveller, I think we can say it's Minor related. As a matter of interest, do any of our number own the Traveller that was in Heartbeat?
No,but I am in the process of re-recording ( ITV3 ) and re-watching the full series....a much better time.

John ;-)
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He was married to Blue Peter's Lesley Judd at one point.
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