Contestant Geoffrey Ruddick was involved in an inquest over the death of a train passenger in a February 2007 crash.
It was reported in the Railway Herald (Issue 290, 7th November 2011), that: "[...] a Network Rail Track Chargeman, Geoffrey Ruddick, told the hearing that he completed forms stating that he had conducted safety tests on four railway points on the WCML on 17th December 2006, adding that "I had carried out tests at Lambrigg (near Grayrigg) when I hadn't". However, two subsequent tests on the points on 9th and 31st January showed them to be in "perfect working order"."
It was reported in the Railway Herald (Issue 290, 7th November 2011), that: "[...] a Network Rail Track Chargeman, Geoffrey Ruddick, told the hearing that he completed forms stating that he had conducted safety tests on four railway points on the WCML on 17th December 2006, adding that "I had carried out tests at Lambrigg (near Grayrigg) when I hadn't". However, two subsequent tests on the points on 9th and 31st January showed them to be in "perfect working order"."
The grid subjects featured on this edition are:
Main Grids: Dentistry tools; Biopics.
Auction Grids: National press astrologers; Finches; Top 10 hits for Leo Sayer.
Final Grid: Works by Dennis Potter.
Main Grids: Dentistry tools; Biopics.
Auction Grids: National press astrologers; Finches; Top 10 hits for Leo Sayer.
Final Grid: Works by Dennis Potter.
There's a slightly naughty joke from Bob for a lunchtime audience when the option of "Masticator" is chosen in a grid on dentistry tools. "I won't dwell on that..." says Bob.
A Wipeout answer on a final grid dedicated to TV plays written by Dennis Potter is "Give Us A Kiss". Although this would almost certainly refer to Give Us a Kiss... Christabel (1977), the lack of full clarity means it hasn't been included under Movie Connections.
