Keith Floyd

**Venture** · 15-Sep-09, 09:09

I see that Keith Floyd the popular TV chef has also died.

**Kevin Milkins** · 15-Sep-09, 09:33

Originally Posted by Venture

I see that Keith Floyd the popular TV chef has also died.

Sorry way to start the day.

I turned the TV on when I went to bed last night and I watched some of a doumentory about Kieth Floyd, but I did not realise he had died.

**dafi** · 15-Sep-09, 09:56

Shame.

I watched most of the program last night. He was pretty done in by the life of drink and a shadow of his former self.

Very sad.

**Gizmo** · 15-Sep-09, 10:13

He's always been my favourite Tv chef, a real character, i loved his flamboyant ways and sense of humour, the world of cooking has lost a legend today

**Amy-Winehouse** · 15-Sep-09, 10:17

A very entertaining chef, especially in the late 80`s & early 90`s. He used to go out on fishing boats in all weathers just to show you how hard it was for the fishermen to bring the fish to your table so I always had a lot of time for him after that. Rick Stein being the other chef that does it.

It is a sad loss to cooking & one less character on Telly, he didnt really give a monkeys which endeared him to me.

RIP Keith

**joxville** · 15-Sep-09, 12:34

Originally Posted by Kevin Milkins

Sorry way to start the day.

I turned the TV on when I went to bed last night and I watched some of a doumentory about Kieth Floyd, but I did not realise he had died.

I agree, dying is a terrible way to start your day.

**BINBOB** · 15-Sep-09, 12:42

He was a drunk...not a hero.

**Venture** · 15-Sep-09, 12:52

Originally Posted by joxville

I agree, dying is a terrible way to start your day.

Poor taste that one Jox.

Originally Posted by BINBOB

He was a drunk...not a hero.

Who said he was a hero? He was a talented TV chef that folk enjoyed watching. Fair enough he loved a tipple while he cooked but that's what made his character more likeable and so different from the others. Let's not forget that alcoholism is an illness and he still managed to struggle on regardless. He cooked in some really strange places but always managed to produce the goods. He had a great sense of humour and I for one enjoyed his programmes.

**Liz** · 15-Sep-09, 13:40

I am sad to hear that Keith Floyd has died.

He was one of life's real characters and I used to really enjoy his programmes.

RIP Keith.

**weeboyagee** · 15-Sep-09, 13:58

Originally Posted by dafi

I watched most of the program last night. He was pretty done in by the life of drink and a shadow of his former self.

I know the feeling - well all but the bit about being a shadow of my former self.

Very sad though.

WBG

**Cattach** · 15-Sep-09, 14:22

Originally Posted by BINBOB

He was a drunk...not a hero.

Just because someone swiggs some wine for effect on a TV show that is well planned does not necessarily make them 'a drunk'. And if they do take too much drink we should try help with the illness rather than throwing silly names like drunk.

**Amy-Winehouse** · 15-Sep-09, 14:28

Originally Posted by BINBOB

He was a drunk...not a hero.

In his favour-He didnt hang around street corners drinking out a brown paper bag, spewing & urinating all over the place.

**silverfox57** · 15-Sep-09, 14:36

Originally Posted by BINBOB

He was a drunk...not a hero.

think his family might disagree,may he rest in peace.

**BINBOB** · 15-Sep-09, 16:40

We are all entitled to our opinion.........do not think his example was a good one.

**Sporran** · 15-Sep-09, 17:30

I'm very sorry to hear Keith Floyd has passed away too.

I used to enjoy watching his TV cookery shows - they were highly entertaining! He was a right character - I loved his flamboyant, well spoken style, and the way he presented his shows with such gusto. Of all the cookery shows I have watched, I enjoyed his the most.

Rest in Peace, Keith.

**Mrs Bucket** · 15-Sep-09, 17:31

Sadly in my experience alcohol and talent / brilliance sometimes go hand in hand

**unicorn** · 15-Sep-09, 17:32

Being a drunk does not make a person bad or less of a person, They are human with thoughts and feelings and people love them just the same. Not everyone in life is perfect and most people love others as equals no matter what their faults.
Rip Keith

**mrjolly** · 15-Sep-09, 17:44

he made a rare sherry trifle. hic! hic!

**BINBOB** · 15-Sep-09, 18:07

Originally Posted by Mrs Bucket

Sadly in my experience alcohol and talent / brilliance sometimes go hand in hand

That does happen all too often............

**lister** · 15-Sep-09, 19:30

Originally Posted by unicorn

Being a drunk does not make a person bad or less of a person, They are human with thoughts and feelings and people love them just the same. Not everyone in life is perfect and most people love others as equals no matter what their faults.
Rip Keith

My sentiments exactly Unicorn.
R.I.P. Keith a great chef an showed just how much fun ye could have in a kitchen,Sadly missed.