Well, the Irish economy is tanking and is heading towards recession. Last time things were this bad was in the Eighties so here’s a few memories from that decade. After yesterday’s rather technical post, I need a nice squeaky throw away nostalgic one today. The Fall Guy
Humour , tv , When-in-Ireland
Too much Bosco to handle
From the opening title sequence of the wool, the yoyo and the cut out paper men… To the magic door leading to the zoo… And then there’s Michael Finnegan, I wonder where he went? Yes, if you grew up in the eighties in Ireland then you’ll know all about Bosco. […]
In the news , When-in-Ireland
The biggest clown in TV
Paul Stokes is at it again! Not content with barging in on a chat show last week he drove a car through a security barrier at RTE in Dublin, headed for the main doors, crashed into those before finally coming to rest a few feet away when his car bounced […]
Humour , When-in-Ireland
Bring Back Bosco!
If you’re not Irish you probably don’t know about Bosco, but if you grew up in the 80’s he’ll be instantly familiar. The Bosco Files has been around for a while but now, here’s a petition to bring back Bosco! Maybe now they can answer why bosco has red cheeks, […]
tv , When-in-Ireland
Frank Twomey used to present c …
Frank Twomey used to present childrens tv program, Bosco. He doesn’t seem to mention Bosco anywhere though. I wonder why? *grin* PS. http://www.staffordm.com/full-resumes/twomeyf.html leads to a parked domain now unfortunately.