Comedian Jimmy Cricket, known for his gentle humor and silly hat, died on Monday at the age of 80. He was photographed in 1982.
Reader memories
Martin Brayford from Altrincham, Cheshire, fondly recalls Cricket taking over the intercom from cabin crew during a delayed flight to Manchester. Passengers' groans turned to laughter as Cricket read a letter from his Irish mother, making the hour pass enjoyably. When the pilot announced takeoff, disappointment was heard.
Letters on various topics
Mick Foster's letter about creativity prompted a response from Les Brook of Saltaire, West Yorkshire, who sarcastically notes that creativity is seen as the sole prerogative of the arts, based on his experience with Bradford City of Culture 2025.
Shareen Campbell from Bristol reminds Clacton voters that a previous comedian chosen by a European electorate turned out to be serious.
Stuart Waterworth from Tavistock, Devon, shares his disappointment with a humanist funeral where the celebrant suggested belief in humanity, which he couldn't do.
Julia Draper from Bath has reduced her shower time to one minute and 15 seconds to save water, with no complaints from loved ones.
