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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 1 Jul 2017

    Film critic Barry Norman has died aged 83, his family sayshttp://bbc.in/2tbUsXy 

    4:05 AM - 1 Jul 2017
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      2. Duncan Willis‏ @Superproprep 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        I cherish Barry's review of the film 'Mahogany" starring Diana Ross: "Her designer called her Mahogany because..."

        2 replies 3 retweets 29 likes
      3. Duncan Willis‏ @Superproprep 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @Superproprep @BBCBreaking

        "... it was the only thing he could think of that was soft, warm, and brown. Having seen the film I could suggest another name..."

        1 reply 3 retweets 46 likes
      4. EvaFeatures  🇪🇺 #FBPE‏ @poledour 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @Superproprep @BBCBreaking

        That's superb, did he really say that?

        1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
      5. Duncan Willis‏ @Superproprep 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @poledour @BBCBreaking

        Yes. I remember watching the show and busting out laughing when he said it, I've repeated that line endlessly over the years. :-)

        1 reply 0 retweets 10 likes
      6. Tim Joshua‏ @iam_tim 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @Superproprep @BBCBreaking

        Wow, that's quite masterful. Thanks for sharing it. R.I.P Barry Norman.

        0 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
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      1. Northamptonshire Weather‏ @NNweather 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        Used to love Barry Norman's film reviews as I grew up. He had a great relaxed presenting manner. #AndWhyNot - Rest in peace Barry.pic.twitter.com/7mr7JS0Uv7

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      2. Gareth Hopkins‏ @GarHop78 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        Growing up in the 80's & pre internet, his Film programme would be one of the only places I'd get to see an snippets of new films. RIP

        5 replies 5 retweets 64 likes
      3. Ron‏ @RonEdwards44 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @GarHop78 @BBCBreaking

        Yeah I remember that too. He'll be mussed.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Gareth Hopkins‏ @GarHop78 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @RonEdwards44 @BBCBreaking

        Spoilt with too much exposure these days, feel like you've seen a film before it's released with so many trailers

        1 reply 1 retweet 9 likes
      5. Ron‏ @RonEdwards44 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @GarHop78 @BBCBreaking

        Ha ha good shout fella I agree!!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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      1. Sarah Stoner‏ @sarahjstoner 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        TV at it's best, BBC Film show, iconic theme tune by Billy Taylor, presented by brilliantly droll Barry Norman RIP

        0 replies 3 retweets 17 likes
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      1. Del Strain Comedian‏ @DelStrainComedy 1 Jul 2017
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        "And why not" Because thats another Icon from 20th Century gone. For those too young to get that. I feel sorry for you , 20th Cent rocked.

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      2. Trev  🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁‏ @footballchat_ 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        Damn another from my childhood

        3 replies 0 retweets 15 likes
      3. Chris Swainston‏ @Chris161221 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @footballchat_ @BBCBreaking

        Makes you be aware of your own advancing years, though not in my head!

        0 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
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      2. Jo Gould‏ @alps2018 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        And made bloody delicious pickled onions too. Best I've ever had!

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      3. Ken Murray‏ @Ken_J_Murray 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @alps2018 @BBCBreaking

        Really !?!?! A man of many talents.

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. Ken Murray‏ @Ken_J_Murray 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @Ken_J_Murray @BBCBreaking

        OK - I admit it, I thought this wasn't true, so I googled it. It is true ! Even more brilliant ! http://www.pickleodeon.co.uk 

        1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
      5. Jo Gould‏ @alps2018 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @Ken_J_Murray @BBCBreaking

        Pickleodeon!!...good one. They were so delicious too!! Read his life story too....very interesting.

        0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
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      2. sherrie hewson‏Verified account @SherrieHewson 1 Jul 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        So sad such a lovely man

        1 reply 3 retweets 18 likes
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