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This is a link post RIP Dad I made this!
NOT TOO DEPRESSING I PROMISE.

My dad passed away a few weeks back. Somebody posted the news on here as he was the creator of The Trap Door and various other animated nuggets during the 80s/90s. I know I've talked about him a lot on these forums.

I put together some clips of him and his work. Hopefully some of you will be entertained by it!
(Ornsack of "Guksack". I will polish your turds., Mon 18 Apr 2016, 16:11, , Reply)
This is a normal post Sorry to hear this...
...But at least he had a lot of fun getting paid to play with plasticine!
 (smellysamlyingcable Seaman on, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 16:15, , Reply)
This is a normal post Thats fantastic
And a great way to celebrate him and his work. Nicely done.
 (I helped save b3ta! Mster Johnny Ekstrom, now that's a name, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 16:25, , Reply)
This is a normal post It's a pretty good legacy, all said.

(SpangoTheWonderBadger is brewing beer, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 16:29, , Reply)
This is a normal post I hope Fimo clay gave him shares,
considering 80s kids only ever bought that to make their own Trap Door characters.
 (I helped save b3ta! monkeon schmonkeon, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 16:38, , Reply)
This is a normal post I still have Berks Trap Door
board game around here somewhere
 (I helped save b3ta! A Rory Borealis here under duress, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 16:46, , Reply)
This is a normal post I loved Trap Door
Many great childhood memories! I still shout "Berk! Feed me!" in a booming voice at my wife when I am hungry.
 (McBollocks stop being so fucking pretentious., Mon 18 Apr 2016, 16:58, , Reply)
This is a normal post lovely

(I helped save b3ta! artifus is doing it all wrong, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 17:02, , Reply)
This is a normal post what an amazing tribute

(MarsLandingParty, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 17:12, , Reply)
This is a normal post Splendid. Splendid. Lovely. Splendid.

(blah di blah di blah blah, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 17:16, , Reply)
This is a normal post lovely to see
thanks for that
 (I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 17:18, , Reply)
This is a normal post Loved The Trap Door.
(And the 'pooter game).
 (I helped save b3ta! joefish It's hard for thee to kick against the pricks, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 17:48, , Reply)
This is a normal post That's really well done...peace be with you.

(I helped save b3ta! HairyTwatter certified eel and sodium salesman, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 17:57, , Reply)
This is a normal post what great memories
Sorry for your loss.
 (I helped save b3ta! Linbox has a serious dunk habit, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 17:58, , Reply)
This is a normal post
Sorry about your Dad. But he did some cool stuff.
 (I helped save b3ta! Mr Mann I love pigs, best of all the animals, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 18:11, , Reply)
This is a normal post What a super bloke
and a lovely tribute you made.
 (I helped save b3ta! fred zeppelin II: Electric Boogaloo, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 18:19, , Reply)
This is a normal post Lovely tribute

(I helped save b3ta! Thrill_My_Chinchilla is old and unimproved, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 18:39, , Reply)
This is a normal post However did you become a B3tan with a well-hinged Dad like that.
Trap Door was one of my face shows. Still utterly brilliant. I've got a 7-month-old at the mo who is going to be tutored in the ways of Trap, Chorlton, Chigley and Ulysses. Sorry for your loss but that's a brill legacy to leave.
 (I helped save b3ta! Fray Brentos *mega-belms*, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 18:40, , Reply)
This is a normal post How do you know he was well hung?

(I helped save b3ta! Jeffrey44 (User was banned for this post), Mon 18 Apr 2016, 20:02, , Reply)
This is a normal post Ulysses!!!

(I helped save b3ta! Fadgebadger (1 like), Mon 18 Apr 2016, 23:25, , Reply)
This is a normal post Great tribute.
xx
 (I helped save b3ta! The Ann Coulter Fan Club Babylon is burning at, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 19:11, , Reply)
This is a normal post I enjoyed Trap Door first time round
Now enjoying it for a second time as I got the DVD for my son, who thinks it's great too.
 (I helped save b3ta! Varmint, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 19:13, , Reply)
This is a normal post I remember news of his death making the links board a few weeks ago
and I'd just like to offer my sympathies. Obviously a great bloke, who will be missed.

Nice work on the tribute as well, always good to see a little bit of the person behind the work.
 (_(_(_(_(_(_(_(_(_ =o.o=, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 20:47, , Reply)
This is a normal post Sorry to hear about your loss

(dirk speedrift Sit doon, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 21:00, , Reply)
This is a normal post Wonderful
Sad at your loss but uplifting at the same time. Though cut short what a life he/you all had together and happy memories of his work which we all have. Thank you for sharing.
 (I helped save b3ta! spazzcaptain Misses Valin @, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 21:23, , Reply)
This is a normal post I was a founding member of The Trap Door Club at school
I mean, it's nothing compared to your Dad's achievements, but still.
 (I helped save b3ta! Sheriff John Bunnell https://twitter.com/thewonderfulgam, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 21:43, , Reply)
This is a normal post A wonderful tribute
Trap Door was one of my favourite programs when I were a lad, and the game on the speccy was awesome too. You had an awesome dad :)
 (I helped save b3ta! Draconacticus Reject shampoo. Demand real poo!, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 22:19, , Reply)
This is a normal post Great tribute, I remember Trapdoor the first time around too.
Sorry for your loss - respect due.
 (Testicles just for you, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 22:29, , Reply)
This is a normal post enjoyed that and
your dad seemed like a bloody fun bloke. thanks for posting and sorry about his passing.
 (ynotchat, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 22:53, , Reply)
This is a normal post That's brilliant
What a lovely bloke. Wonderful tribute, so great to have made that. I'm sure you will watch it many times over the years.
 (I helped save b3ta! simbosan liked your link on, Mon 18 Apr 2016, 23:24, , Reply)
This is a normal post Most lovely

(I helped save b3ta! Fadgebadger (1 like), Mon 18 Apr 2016, 23:26, , Reply)
This is a normal post Lovely.
He seemed to be a wonderfully silly person.
 (UltimateMonkey Ban this sick filth!, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 1:20, , Reply)
This is a normal post What a top bloke.

(I helped save b3ta! Pig Bodine., Tue 19 Apr 2016, 8:10, , Reply)
This is a normal post Hey dude, I watched the video yesterday
but I didn't really have much to really add, aside my obvious condolences.
I was just working away there, and I started thinking back about Trapdoor - I was such a Scaredy Cat that I used to avoid watching it. All children's TV in the 1980s seemed to just exist to give me nightmares. The kid who had his laugh stolen, the post-nuclear but ancient Cities of Gold animation, all that kinds of stuff.
Anyways, that show had the classic Roald Dahl style openly grottiness to it which I love and admire. The other work showcased in the video is also, the kind of stuff that people are proud to be "British" because of - if you get my point. We are all proud of his work.
I still have a dad kicking about, and I don't have the world's best shoulder for grieving purposes; but I am sorry for your loss. All the best to you and yours.
 (I helped save b3ta! gaijintendo Regular Member, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 12:00, , Reply)
This is a normal post Great tribute
I bloody loved Trap Door too...
 (ferris_b, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 12:13, , Reply)
This is a normal post Brilliant
Loved Trapdoor - still love it. How great is it to have a dad who made so many of us so happy?
 (Gyck Ryder, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 12:51, , Reply)
This is a normal post That was delightful.
My wife and I will pull out the Trap Door DVD in his honour. Like some excuse was needed...
 (I helped save b3ta! The Togaboy The world will end on, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 12:55, , Reply)
This is a normal post I loved Trap Door
RIP your old man and cheers for all the laughs
 (Ol' Ginger Bastard a role model for the children, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 13:23, , Reply)
This is a normal post Fantastic

(I helped save b3ta! Frogbeat, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 19:06, , Reply)
This is a normal post Thank you all for the comments.
It was his funeral today and the thing that's kept me going is reading all the lovely things people have been saying about him. He'd have been embarrassed and overwhelmed. Thank you.
 (Ornsack of "Guksack". I will polish your turds., Tue 19 Apr 2016, 22:28, , Reply)
This is a normal post my condolences
a legend for sure
 (I helped save b3ta! Firkinfedup last shat on your wife's tits at, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 23:13, , Reply)
This is a normal post Your dad's name
was one I always associated with excellence. The Trap Door was a very big thing in my childhood, the later stuff was some of my favourite adulthood entertainment. Many condolences.
 (I helped save b3ta! George Blank my 2nd last sig was funny, Tue 19 Apr 2016, 23:27, , Reply)
This is a normal post I too loved The Trap Door.
I in general people either loved it, or never saw it.
Sorry for your loss.
 (eViLegion Chief Commissioner of the Scottish Lunacy Board, Wed 20 Apr 2016, 0:36, , Reply)