David Nobbs

British comedy writer (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin). (death announced on this date)
Died on Sunday August 9th 2015


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@WiensVonda: Writer David Nobbs, best known for creating the television character Reginald Perrin, has died, the British Humanist Association says.

@RoseTaylorson: @BHAhumanists David Nobbs remembered for his funny speech at humanist celebrants conference a couple of years ago.

@popeyworld: RT @BBCr4today: "11 minutes late, someone has stolen the lines at Surbiton" Remembering David Nobbs:

@MafVosburgh: Nice piece for departed comedy genius David Nobbs also mentions his writing friend, my Dad.

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@ablokeintheUK: RT @andrewcopson: Good time to re-read this piece by David Nobbs on death and humanism:

@FlutasticDevon: RT @banjalista: BHA mourns David Nobbs, humanist writer and creator of Reginald Perrin - British Humanist...

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@Michelle_Japan5: RT @Markgatiss: “1,2,3,4 make ‘em sweat outside the door, 5,6,7,8 always pays to make ’em wait - COME!” RIP David Nobbs.

@Jeronimo_Rios: RT @EdImpedimenta: Muere David Nobbs (1935-2015), autor de la saga Reginald Perrin. Hoy nuestras risas van por él. @udllibros

@Obadiah6610: RT @Freedland: Like all the best TV comedy characters, Reggie Perrin perfectly captured his era. My column

@tripplenews: Ronnie Barker was a genius - but he stole my jokes

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@TimAJefferies: RT @i_am_mill_i_am: .@jonathancoe pays tribute to the novelist David Nobbs on Last Word @BBCRadio4 here.

@thefull_english: David Nobbs's #ReginaldPerrin: 'a stealth drama riding on the wheels of a sitcom'\ #comedy

@Undercover_mole: Just found out David Nobbs has died. He was a very lovely man and it was a honour to work with him and know him.

@CharBotGreen2: In a few minutes on Radio 4: Last Word: David Nobbs, Frances Kelsey, Kyril Zinovieff, Elio Fior... #pid:b065061q

@alcartwright: RT @fifisyms: David Nobbs, creator of Reggie Perrin, who penned classic lines including: "Morning Joan, 15 minutes late, escaped panther in…

@fifisyms: David Nobbs, creator of Reggie Perrin, who penned classic lines including: "Morning Joan, 15 minutes late, escaped panther in Bridgend".

@orion_penticton: RT @Freedland: Like all the best TV comedy characters, Reggie Perrin perfectly captured his era. My column

@SeanBickerton: One of the true greats! 'Reggie Perrin', a suburban everyman who captured the essence of his era

@CLOCKFACE35: RT @rchak100: If you missed it - Last Word on #bbcradio 4 tonight at 8.30 - with me on writer David Nobbs; & the Russian aristocrat turned …

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@TheAndrewF: Nice appreciation of Reggie Perrin by @Freedland. Will have to revisit this soon, used to adore it as a child.

@Freedland: @quantick with many thanks for your wisdom on this one

@FiGuiver: RT @guardian: Reggie Perrin – a suburban everyman who captured the essence of his era | Jonathan Freedland

@mikewsc1: Great piece on Reggie Perrin and how sitcoms define their era almost by accident.

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@GrahamGGrant: Genius who knew there's a bit of Reggie Perrin in all of us

@CJR23: RT @DanRebellato: RIP David Nobbs. RIP my childhood hero Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. A blog.

@Paulwiltshire: In tribute to the late, great Reggie creator David Nobbs, I'd just like to report I'm 20 mins late @TheWesternGaz Cows on A303 near Mere.

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@RossettJEM: RT @TJElcock: RIP David Nobbs. He came to Rossett for a PTA evening in 2010 and was brilliant. A really kind and funny man.

@GKenna49: @OwenJones84 @JenLLM was that your tribute to David Nobbs and CJ?

@EllenBrickley: RT @AHMcKay: The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin shaped attitudes of a generation. We're all scared of working for Sunshine Desserts. RIP …

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@AaronMLB: George Cole, David Nobbs, Stephen Lewis. What a week.

@LeedsUnited_MAD: Homage To David Nobbs: I didn't get where I am today by not knowing what to do with 10 v 11 in 45 minutes.

@rafaelescalonag: Muere David Nobbs, autor de “Auge y caída de Reginald Perrin”

@thearsenalboy: RT @BBCr4today: "11 minutes late, someone has stolen the lines at Surbiton" Remembering David Nobbs:

@stukorp: Aww, David Nobbs earlier this week and now Blakey, who I talk about every bloomin' day.

@Shaneonair: 7 years ago, David Nobbs was saying how ageist TV was Deano. Maybe that's it. @deanocity3 @martw17 @alecjblackman

@Shaneonair: Listening to my David Nobbs interview recently, why can't we write new stuff for these great guys? @martw17 @deanocity3 @alecjblackman

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