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The blinds were pulled, the lights turned off... and out came the television on wheels, pushed by a weary-looking teacher. For millions of Britons who grew up in the 1970s and 80s, no school time would be complete without the obligatory public information film intended to ward off wayward tomfoolery in bored children. From crossing the road to surviving nuclear war, the Central Office of Information (COI) produced the short advice clips to keep Britons safe. Here are some of the most memorable ...

OK! remembers those we lost in 2020 from Caroline Flack and Barbara Windsor to Chadwick Boseman From Caroline Flack to Chadwick Boseman, we pay tribute to the celebs who sadly passed away this year. The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want the most up-to-date celebrity exclusives sent straight to your inbox every day? Sign up now and join the club!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you t...

December 30, 2020 Reuters file Darth Vader has been voted the greatest Star Wars villain of all time by readers of RadioTimes.com. The iconic sci-fi character topped the list of the franchises greatest villains, securing 33 per cent of the overall vote. Huw Fullerton, RadioTimes.coms sci-fi and fantasy editor, said: "Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side. "Over 40 years after he first wheezed his way onto our screens, its clear that Star Wars fans faith in Lord Vader remains stronger t...

Neil Peart passed on January 7 from brain cancerCredit: Getty - Contributor As a member of prog-rock group Rush, the 67-year-old Canadian was considered to be one of the great drummers. As Rush’s main lyricist, Neil – who died of brain cancer on Jan 7 – helped the band sell over 40million albums. DEREK FOWLDS Derek Fowlds died on January 17 from pneumoniaCredit: BBC Best known for his role as naive Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister. As “Mr Derek” he was Basil Brush’s sidekick in the 7...

29 December 2020 Share with: Darth Vader has been voted the greatest Star Wars villain of all time by readers of RadioTimes.com. The iconic sci-fi character topped the list of the franchises greatest villains, securing 33 percent of the overall vote. Huw Fullerton, RadioTimes.com’s sci-fi and fantasy editor, said: "Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side. "Over 40 years after he first wheezed his way onto our screens, it’s clear that Star Wars’ fans faith in Lord Vader remains str...

Star Wars actor David Prowse has been laid to rest with a wreath in the shape of a Darth Vader helmet.  The legendary actor passed away last month at the age of 85 following a short battle with coronavirus.  The star was laid to rest at a small socially-distanced ceremony with wreaths in his memory including the emblem of the Green Cross Code Man; the role of which he was most proud, and earned him an MBE.   Despite being the man behind the mask, Prowses West Country accent was deemed not s...

Small Star Wars themed funeral held for Bristol actor Dave Prowse Prowse passed away in November at the age of 85 Dave Prowse at the Play Expo gaming exhibition at Event City in Manchester (Image: Manchester Evening News) FIND OUT WHATS ON NEAR YOU WITH OUR NEWSLETTER Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters...

Dave Prowses Daughter Shares Pictures From Funeral With Darth Vader Floral Arrangement Celebrity The iconic Star Wars actor has been laid to rest at a small funeral, nearly a month after he passed away at the age of 85 following a battle with coronavirus. Dec 23, 2020 Star Wars" legend Dave Prowse was laid to rest on Monday (21Dec20), at a small funeral complete with a Darth Vader-themed floral arrangement. The former champion weightlifter, who played the villain in the first "Star Wars" tri...

Darth Vader actor David Prowses family say goodbye in Star Wars-themed funeral The actor behind Darth Vader, David Prowse, had a small Star Wars themed funeral, which included several touching tributes linking back to the franchise after he died at the age of 85 The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Daily Star - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or...

22 December 2020 Share with: Star Wars legend Dave Prowse was laid to rest on Monday, at a small funeral complete with a Darth Vader-themed floral arrangement. The former champion weightlifter, who played the villain in the first Star Wars trilogy, passed away aged 85 following a short illness last month. On Monday, his daughter Rachel took to Instagram to share some images from her dads funeral, including an arrangement of black roses that was styled to look like the famous Darth Vader mask. ...