Topic: The end of the Rainbow

[Simon]

Geoffrey Hayes, who hosted long-running children's TV show, Rainbow, has died aged 76.

The actor and presenter died in hospital surrounded by his family, according to his manager.

In a statement, Phil Dale said: "It is with great sadness that the family announce that Geoffrey passed away in hospital with his wife, Sarah, and son, Tom, by his side."

Hayes presented Rainbow on ITV between 1974 to 1992.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45706667

[Clive]

I remember plonking my son in front of the telly to watch that!  But it was usually wishful thinking. 

[Simon]

I used to love it when I was a child.   

[daveeb]

I remember plonking my son in front of the telly to watch that!  But it was usually wishful thinking. 

I used to love it when I was a child.   

Ouch 

I always preferred Susan Stranks with itsy and bitsy  myself.

[Clive]

I couldn't possibly comment.     Sally James of TISWAS did it for me.   

[daveeb]

I couldn't possibly comment.     Sally James of TISWAS did it for me.   

Can't argue with that