Congratulations to Sir Roy Clarke

[PKDurham]

Although I personally think that knighthoods and honours are ridiculously outdated nonsense, if they’re handing them out to anyone, then it’s nice to see someone like Roy get honoured.

New Year Honours 2026: Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised

Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[captain clutterbuck]

As a prolific writer who brought so much joy to people the award to Roy Clarke is a wonderful testament to the sheer entertainment he has purveyed . Richly deserved huge congratulations to Roy.

 

[Amos Hames 2]

This is so long overdue . At last we can say arise Sir Roy Clarke

 

[Onslow]

Surprised this hadn't happened decades ago but glad to finally hear the news.
I like what Warwick Davis said of his OBE: "This is the best thing that's ever happened to me - and I've been in Star Wars."

 

[maltrab]

Very good news indeed and about time

 

[Barrychuckle]

I think his official biography is also being published next year too!

 

[wstol]

Shame it's not an autobiography.

 

[Barrychuckle]

Shame it's not an autobiography.

Yes it appeared odd to me that one of the greatest writers of the past 50 years would have his book ghost written. I'm guessing that maybe due to his advancing years perhaps?

 

[maltrab]

Yes it appeared odd to me that one of the greatest writers of the past 50 years would have his book ghost written. I'm guessing that maybe due to his advancing years perhaps?

Maybe without those two barmpots it would of not happened at all

 

[Pearl]

Shame it's not an autobiography.

Someone once said he was quite a private shy person.