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A bit more nostalgia for you all, in the form of an entry about jewelry, jewelry, jangle, jangle, Sir James Saville's popular Saturday evening show

http://www.h2g2.com/A490420

You should put the song at the start in italics or indented or something so that it stands out from the text.

The fix-it I remember was when some old guy who had been a chauffeur wanted to drive a Rolls Royce. Not only did he get to drive it, but Sir Jimmy was presented by Rolls Royce with miniature replicas of each of his five Rolls Royces.

This is a really good entry

Unfortunatly brought back memories of those scary tracksuits he use to wear and the cheesy song that I wont beable to get out of my head for the rest of the day

Although I will have to agree with Gnomon and say make the song bold or italic so it stands out from the rest of the text did I just say that!

My admittedly failing memory insists that JS had also previously been both a professional cyclist and a wrestler, in case that's of interest.

One strange thing was that in the credits he always made sure his "honours" were shown off: first he was "Jimmy Saville OBE" and then "Sir James Saville OBE" (which is silly, because the OBE is completely trumped by the Sir - it's like being a "BSc MSc"). He always claimed that this was because he got the awards for charity work, so he showed them to boost the charities. Hmmm...

Wasn't there a girl who designed a new outfit for Barbie and got to see it produced? I have a feeling Blue Peter may have cloned this recently, but I'm almost certain it was originally a JFI item.

The only minor error/omission I can see is that the badges actually bore the logo "Jim Fixed It For Me" (not 'Jim'll Fix It')

Apart from that, a veritable nostalgia-fest. Delightful!

GVI
(who never wrote in)

Oh, this entry shot me straight back to my childhood! {almost!} hehehe
Who never wanted an armchair like Jim's?
With all the gadgets...
And the badge on the red ribbon definately said "Jim fixed it for me" I can see it in my mind's eye!
Plus like Leanne, I can't get that darned song out of my head! LOL!
A great entry!

Thanks for your comments. Had a bit of a rejig ....

- The song now looks better in italics.
- Added a new section on Jimmy's ego. But left out the stuff on professional wrestling and cycling. Actually now you say that, I seem to remember my neighbour telling me that he (my neighbour) used to play Rugby League with him (JS), or go running together or something. Also I remember reading that he (Jimmy) ran Broadmoor Mental hospital a few years back. He also stayed with his mothers body for about five days after she died. Maybe I know just a little too much about him!! There is a guide entry on him, so maybe this stuff could go in there.
- Added some more Fix-its

Anymore for anymore?

An interesting insight into Jimmy Saville's personality. He said that he hated children, so he pretended they were adults. Of course, they loved him for it.

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The most recent programme I watched about him was very enlightening. He had an accident while running, a twisted ankle, I think, and he called the press from the hospital & they sent round a photographer and a reporter, then he read the paper out to his interviewer of the original programme, loving what they'd printed about him!
I remember when Jim's mum passed away, he played "I can't stop loving you" on his "Savile's Travels" radio show, I cried.
Being devoted to your mum is no bad thing.
When my mum passes away, there is no way I'm letting anyone else touch her. I will stay with her, I will dress her for burial.
I hope my daughter does the same for me.
A great man.
If Jimmy ever reads what we have written about him, I hope he's pleased.
WE LOVE YOU JIMMY!!!
~Crystal Butterfly~

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Croz

Bright Blue Shorts!
A truly great entry!
What are you writing about next?

I'm thinking about an entry on UK Car Number Plates (license plates to the under-developed nations). I may be a bit short on info though .....

In fact you'll find the entry on UK Vehicle Registration Plates in Peer Review at http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=96651 ....

*goes to read*

Hi

Does anyone remember Simon Le Bon being on Jim'll Fix It, back in 1985? He was dressed as a knight and rode into a school on a horse.

If anyone has a video clip of it, I would love a copy of it.

Also, could you remind me the names of the 2 girls that met Simon and where they lived? I was penpals with them and have lost touch.

Thanks