Chumbawumba just been on the radio; I worked with Danbert Nobacon’s brother- Jason (think they have different surnames). Both massive Burnley fans 

 

Whose sibling/dog groomer/postie/travel agent do you know?

Went to a Stephen Hawking lecture once when punches ended up being thrown (not by me, the fact it kicked off allowed me to sneak in). And no, that's not from one of "his" videos.

Brother's missus's bother worked for a funeral firm and fielded a call from Ringo Starr asking about arrangements for an upcoming one. Only had an inkling it might have been him so asked if this was a famous voice on the phone. Reply came back: "if you're older than (whatever) I used to be in a band; if you're younger than that, you'll have heard me in Thomas The Tank Engine".

Gerald Sinstadt told me (and some others) to "fuck off". Then broke wind apocalyptically. 

One of my mates has a son who has a child with the daughter of Lenny Henry and Dawn French 

50 minutes ago, superjohnmcginlay said:

Aye, thought I might have mentioned it, book I’m in is Relentless! 

One of the early ones

Cant say i could pick it out but i rattling through them

Really good find

Got a bit bored later

5 hours ago, Spider said:

I've been on holiday with Tony Coton.

His missus is fit, and he tells a brilliant story about Elton John being his character witness in court.

It was Graham Taylor 

Spoke to Statto a few times at cricket this summer 

Used to know a lad who's mate's claim to fame was he knew someone who went to school with Tony Gubba's niece.

Beat that fuckers.

21 minutes ago, wakey said:

Used to know a lad who's mate's claim to fame was he knew someone who went to school with Tony Gubba's niece.

Beat that fuckers.

I sat opposite Tony Gubba on a train once. He was scribbling away at some notes and so the only conversation I managed was him looking up, asking "what station was that we just stopped at?" and then getting back to his scribbling once I told him. Always had him down as a cunt after that, which with hindsight is a tad unfair.

In our second season in the old 1st div under Ian Greaves, Tony Gubba had us as his pick for cup winners that season on football focus.

1 hour ago, SatanGreavsie said:

I sat opposite Tony Gubba on a train once. 

I sat opposite Craig Charles in an empty tube train many years ago (Dave Lister days), he had a little boy with him and we mucked around

Got talking to the actor who played Sol in Hollyoaks on the train coming back from the Watford play off final 

Was a really nice bloke though he's dead now 

The girl that played Suzi birchall in corri was in my carriage from Euston one time, she's dead now to apparently 😞

10 hours ago, SatanGreavsie said:

I sat opposite Tony Gubba on a train once. He was scribbling away at some notes and so the only conversation I managed was him looking up, asking "what station was that we just stopped at?" and then getting back to his scribbling once I told him. Always had him down as a cunt after that, which with hindsight is a tad unfair.

Pah!

Ok, you win.

Bit mundane

Had a beer with Adrian Chiles in one of those curry house / pubs near WBA

Explained a shit pumping station to Lenny Henry when he was still shacked up with Dawn French in Fowey.

Oh, I saw Jimi whatsisface who plays Dev Alahan in Sainsbury’s near hope. He jibbed in front of me cos he’s like a massive star… he couldn’t find a particular flavour of gum, and I quipped ‘honestly, some people don’t know how to lay out a shop’ he took it good humour to be fair

 

And the time I saw Peter Purves on a train- I grabbed the last seat just before him. He called me a jammy bastard 

My Nephew's step sister's husband is Steve Bower

2 hours ago, green genie said:

Bit mundane

Had a beer with Adrian Chiles in one of those curry house / pubs near WBA

Explained a shit pumping station to Lenny Henry when he was still shacked up with Dawn French in Fowey.

Another food orientated one... John Peel joined us at our table (he was eating alone) in a Cardiff curry house after a Quo gig at the Castle (1975 ish)

1 hour ago, Dr Faustus said:

Oh, I saw Jimi whatsisface who plays Dev Alahan in Sainsbury’s near hope. He jibbed in front of me cos he’s like a massive star… he couldn’t find a particular flavour of gum, and I quipped ‘honestly, some people don’t know how to lay out a shop’ he took it good humour to be fair

 

And the time I saw Peter Purves on a train- I grabbed the last seat just before him. He called me a jammy bastard 

The missus had a sandwich shop years back and he came in with some radio crew, might have been Rock FM or Key 103 or whatever. She said he was a bit creepy and similar to Dev, his character in Corrie.

On 22/09/2025 at 10:04, Whitestar said:

Have you ever noticed that when you see semi famous people or people that are well known for whatever reason, you spot them and they look at you as if to say "yeah it is me!" They often even say hi or hello or smile or wink at you as if to say thanks for clocking me.

 

 

Haha me and my mate were in KFC in Sheffield when were we were students early 80s. Ordered our bargain bucket, stood back and waited, and looked who was in front of us. No particular reason. Is there one person? Is there two?

Out of nowhere “Yes, it is me. Are you happy now?”

Seb Coe. What a cunt. Hadn’t even clocked him

Seen Curly Watts stood on the Kippax, had exactly the same jacket on he used to wear when in character.

I used to work one day a week in Bournemouth, spend the nights playing poker in the casino.

One night the darts were on down there and ended up playing with Wayne Mardle, who was sound. His wife was playing too, sadly think she is now dead. 

Think it's my mum's cousin that is or was married to 80s impressionist Phil Cool 

Lad at primary school was Rick Astley's cousin

A pissed up John Thomson kicked off with me because he thought i was an undercover journalist recording our conversation

7 hours ago, MancWanderer said:

Haha me and my mate were in KFC in Sheffield when were we were students early 80s. Ordered our bargain bucket, stood back and waited, and looked who was in front of us. No particular reason. Is there one person? Is there two?

Out of nowhere “Yes, it is me. Are you happy now?”

Seb Coe. What a cunt. Hadn’t even clocked him

Mentioned it on here before but had a similar experience with Gary Neville. 
my sisters wedding was in the Lowry , that lot we’re staying there too. Went up to my room during it, on the way up van de sar was waiting for the lift, saw my 10 yr olds eyes when he saw a prem footballer , rubbed his hair and said alright mate .friendly as fuck .  Coming back down , rat face was at the lift corridor , he saw the same expression and promptly said “ not doing autographs “ on my ( admittedly pissed up ) response of who wants your autograph you good for nothing clown , never asked and never would , we are wait for the lift you twat “ some security bloke stepped in and pushed me away , which only caused my pissed  up self to give him more abuse and apparently       “ create a scene “  😁was his fault though the arrogant prick . 

2 hours ago, Whitestar said:

Seen Curly Watts stood on the Kippax, had exactly the same jacket on he used to wear when in character.

Had a pint with him in the Duke William, early nineties.

1 hour ago, Zico said:

Think it's my mum's cousin that is or was married to 80s impressionist Phil Cool 

He lived round the corner from us, and I went to Primary School with his kids apparently. I knew fuck all about it at the time.