Post by CG Wendy on Nov 17, 2011 0:47:00 GMT
From the Sun online
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BBC'll Fix It ... a remake of Sir Jimmy Savile's popular show Jim'll Fix It is on the cards
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By COLIN ROBERTSON
Published: 16th November 2011
A GRIEVING pal of Sir Jimmy Savile last night blasted the BBC for announcing that it is remaking Jim'll Fix It.
Stephen Purdew, 52 — who was close to the tracksuit-wearing legend for 30 years — said: "It's disgusting. Jimmy has only just died, for goodness sake."
TV Biz revealed yesterday that BBC bosses have lined up a Christmas special of the kids' classic, to be hosted by former EastEnders star Shane Richie.
Spa boss Stephen, who attended the presenter's funeral last week, added: "He will be spinning in his grave. It was an iconic show, totally identified with him. A remake won't work."
Stephen added that an Australian version had flopped, saying: "It only works with someone who has Jimmy's endearing qualities, not a comedian.
"Shane Richie is a nice enough man, but he's no Jimmy Savile. The BBC have not done the programme since 1994, why suddenly revive it now?"
Shane'll Fix It ... Shane Richie has been lined up to host the remake of the show
Shane'll Fix It ... Shane Richie has been lined up to host the remake of the show
Fans of Sir Jimmy also slammed the move on Twitter. Tony Cloughton wrote: "Leave the man to RIP, no one can replace the original legend."
And cheeky Stephen Alan Yorke jibed: "Dear Jim, please can u fix it for me to fill your shoes & defile the memory of your show. From Shane Rich
Exclusive
By COLIN ROBERTSON
Published: 16th November 2011
A GRIEVING pal of Sir Jimmy Savile last night blasted the BBC for announcing that it is remaking Jim'll Fix It.
Stephen Purdew, 52 — who was close to the tracksuit-wearing legend for 30 years — said: "It's disgusting. Jimmy has only just died, for goodness sake."
TV Biz revealed yesterday that BBC bosses have lined up a Christmas special of the kids' classic, to be hosted by former EastEnders star Shane Richie.
Spa boss Stephen, who attended the presenter's funeral last week, added: "He will be spinning in his grave. It was an iconic show, totally identified with him. A remake won't work."
Stephen added that an Australian version had flopped, saying: "It only works with someone who has Jimmy's endearing qualities, not a comedian.
"Shane Richie is a nice enough man, but he's no Jimmy Savile. The BBC have not done the programme since 1994, why suddenly revive it now?"
Shane'll Fix It ... Shane Richie has been lined up to host the remake of the show
Shane'll Fix It ... Shane Richie has been lined up to host the remake of the show
Fans of Sir Jimmy also slammed the move on Twitter. Tony Cloughton wrote: "Leave the man to RIP, no one can replace the original legend."
And cheeky Stephen Alan Yorke jibed: "Dear Jim, please can u fix it for me to fill your shoes & defile the memory of your show. From Shane Rich
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