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[edit] Condolences

My condolences to the Attenboroughs, who were vactioning in Thailand for the holidays

Richard and Sheila weren't there, but members of their family were there and some were killed. SteveCrook 00:06, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] "Dickie"

I don't think it matters that much tbh, but I'd suggest that it's only really a segment of the British population that would recognise that usage. Richard/Lord Attenborough is the norm.Alci12 00:05, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

I'm afraid I don't agree at all. I think a very large segment of the British population would recognise the usage, since he's often referred to by other people in the industry in this way on television. Formally, of course he's Lord Attenborough or Richard Attenborough. Most people outside the industry wouldn't refer to him as "Dickie", but I do think they'd know who was being referred to, and that's the point here. -- Necrothesp 17:06, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

I agree, but the opener needs to be restructured and expanded anyway so you could put something in about how he's sort of a "beloved elder" and mention the nickname that way. I also think it would be good to mention his work like BAFTA, NFTS and possibly RADA in the opener. After all, he's recognised for his genuine contribution beyond just putting in some enjoyable preformances. Amo 01:02, 10 July 2006 (UTC)