The Greatest Living Englishman?

After watching the last of his absolutely bloody brilliant series ‘All Man’ last night (if you’ve not watched it, you should) , which culminated in the production of yet more unbelievable, thought-provoking artwork, we were thinking of anyone who could lay more claim to the title of Greatest Living Englishman. And we couldn’t think of anyone more deserving. He really is a genius, on soon many levels. And he loves his mountain biking too. Whats not to love?

Your nominations please…

doesn’t need an explanation.

Was waiting for someone to post on Perry’s All Man.

Excellent programs … but was a little disappointed in last night’s

No surprise really, a bit close to home.

In the first two programs the subjects hopes, fears and failings as men were then enlarged to the wider male populus as a whole… not so last night.

That’s not to say we should feel sorry for City anchors but more an acknowledgement that they are us… men…. but with all our faults amplified and unchecked

??

Richard Madeley…….obviously!!!!

Not a particular fan but as a sportsman Mo Farah must be up there. Olympic and World 5000m and 10000m champion.

mrsfry

Rob Colliver.

Until very recently it would have been Winkle

Disqualified now, though.

Sir David Attenbrough or Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Got a soft spot for Wiggo, but he’s not in the same league as the other two. Sir Steve Redgrave for sporting stuff too.

Disqualified now, though.

Also wasn’t English.

Bow to your ancestor who dared to be different.

Henry VIII is still alive?! Well I never…

Kenny Senior – Member

Henry VIII is still alive?! Well I never…

Opps! So so sorry!

The Greatest Living Englishman?

I did not see that …

(in the meantime struggling to recall anyone …)

http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2014/jun/27/julian-cope-interview-visionary-state-wild-beast

Runs a chippy in Blackpool.

Another vote for Sir David Attenbrough.
Heard him talk to some new graduates and he was lovely.
He has brought some of the most beautiful parts of nature in to the front rooms of millions.
Second place Rob Colliver #justgetonwithit 🙂

SaxonRider ❓

The inimitable Professor Roger Scruton

Don’t worry chewkw, I nearly made the same mistake!

Still struggling to think of an English living person … my head hurts coz most of your greats are dead! Dead!

David Attenborough would be the neutral choice (not my chosen one) for me as I like animal but I also eat animal …

Kenny Senior – Member
Henry VIII is still alive?! Well I never…

Evidence:

Joe Cocker

John Terry

+ 1 for Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Nigel Blackwell.

Has to be Brain Eno – listen to his John Peel lecture to find out why…..oh and he can play a tune!

I’m a great fan of Grayson Perry but not keen on his dresses. I’m more a VW man.

yossarian – Member
http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2014/jun/27/julian-cope-interview-visionary-state-wild-beast

I try not to have too many heroes, but he is one. Born in Wales though so possibly not counting…

Given what I do for a living my vote might well have to go to this man, as much for his attitude as his art.

Isn’t it Nigel Farrage?

Didn’t know Jerry Sadowitz could play the guitar 😉

If we are posting everyone and anybody, I’m shoving this bloke in…

I’ll see your

and your

ignore clarkeson, and raise you

and

There’s a very obvious trend…

John Noakes