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Old Friday 17th August 2012, 15:28   #1
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Jeffery Boswall: 1931 - 2012 (RSPB)

Jeffery Boswall, who died in August 2012, was a leading figure in the world of wildlife film-making.

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Old Saturday 18th August 2012, 15:47   #2
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Sad news. I'm surprised that nobody has commented in the passing of this fine film maker.
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Very sad to hear this - he was one of those names I grew up with in the 70's and 80's
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Sad news. I'm surprised that nobody has commented in the passing of this fine film maker.
Quite....

Jeffery Boswall produced some very fine wildlife films...[Attenborough quality as i remember]...

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Very sad to hear this - he was one of those names I grew up with in the 70's and 80's
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A sad loss and my condolences to his family.

Still remember his series on Ethiopia - absolutely brilliant.

You know you're getting old when your heroes start passing away
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Top class gentleman in every way. Sad news, but leaves a very fine legacy.
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