Noteworthy psychologist. Famous for his research on how human memory functions.Proposed the 3 component of memory , now refined and expanded to 4 component theory.
Singer and actress, singing both solo and with her sister as Chloe x Halle. Known mostly in the UK for her role as Ariel in the live-action musical version of The Little Mermaid and the surrounding controversy about her not being a real mermaid or summat.
Former Tory MP and Home Secretary. To teachers and school kids, his main legacy is "Baker days", which allow them an extra day off school. To everyone else, he's best remembered as his caricature of a snail in the satirical TV show 'Spitting Image'.
Televangelist, ex-husband of Tammy Faye, who was brought down by fraud, tax evasion, racketeering and sex scandals. Despite this, he still preaches on his own TV show. 10/10 for persistence.
Born 3 April 1958 (Massapequa, Long Island, New York, USA)
Hollywood actor, whose breakthrough year was 1988, when he starred in no fewer than 5 films. Went on to appear in 'The Hunt For Red October', 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and 'Mercury Rising' among others, and was married to Kim Basinger for 8 years. His broth
Born 27 October 1934 (Hammersmith, London, England)
With his now deceased twin brother he owned Littlewoods, Yodel, handbag.com, Woolworths and Ladybird brands. They also owned several newspapers including the Scotsman and the Telegraph Media Group.
Legendary Italian footballer, considered one of the greatest defenders of all time. Captained AC Milan for 15 seasons, winning 6 Serie A titles and 3 European cups. Also won the 1982 World Cup with Italy.
Graphic Designer, worked at the Design Research Unit, and came up with the British Rail Double Arrow logo. With the demise of BR, it beacme the National Rail Double Arrow.
Entertainer and game show host, born Kiernan Michael Parker. In March 2001, an unfortunate incident involving a dead homosexual in his swimming pool wrecked his career and made some DDPers feel that suicide may be on the cards.
American forensic anthropologist, best known for his research on human osteology (that is bones to the likes of you and me) and human decomposition (NICE!!!!). I think we should invite him to participate in our game.
Football manager who managed over 1,000 games. Took Wimbledon from the fourth division to the top flight in 5 years and got Sheffield United promoted 2 consecutive times.
Singer who had several hits in the 1950s and '60s, as well as singing the theme tunes to 3 James Bond films. Had a minor comeback in the late '90s as an ironic cult heroine.
Film actor who started off as a French New Wave figure before becoming better known for roles such as one of the baddies in 'A View to a Kill'. Was one of the actors considered for Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'.
American songwriter. Wrote "Groovy Kind of Love", "Arthur's Theme", "That's What Friends Are For" and more. Won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Grammy, etc. As you can see, a very accomplished lady.
Renowned long-jumper who held the world record of 8.90 metres for an astonishing 23 years. Set at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, it's still the Olympic record, over 55 years later. He's also a hip-hop (I thought that was a different event) jazz percussionist.
US actor, lothario in his early days, now tamed by wife Annette Bening. Brother of Shirley MacLaine, ex-boyfriend of most of the celebrity female world.
Former rugby union player, turned broadcaster of rather dour persona. Later on TV as a captain on 'A Question of Sport'. More recently works as a rugby pundit.
Born 13 October 1989 (San Francisco, California, USA)
American podcaster and co-host of the left-wing TrueAnon podcast, who previously volunteered with Kurdish forces fighting ISIS during the Syrian Civil War.
Veteran voice actor. Voiced a menagerie of Smurfs and Transformers in the 80s, come the 90s he voiced three 'Rugrats' dads (nerdy Chaz Finster, swell Drew Pickles, and folksy Boris Kropotkin).
Scumbag serial killer, convicted for three murders. Incidentially, the was the last of these, of the teenage Milly Dowler which unwittingly opened up the phone hacking scandal in 2011.
Current England star footballer, the hope of England supporters to finally bring football home (he won't). Currently plays for Real Madrid and finished third on the Ballon d'Or rankings in 2024.
Born in Teluk Anson, Malaysia (exact date unknown)
Malaysian billionaire who founded Hotel Properties Limited and brought Formula One to Singapore. Was arrested for abetting the obstruction of justice but avoided jail due to having advanced multiple myeloma. Born January 1946.
Film actress & former model who has appeared & acted well in some excellent movies but will also be remembered for her awful performance in the god-awful 'Catwoman'.
NFL footballer for the Baltimore Colts, formed a formidable partnership as receiver to QB Johnny Unitas. Post-playing career he became a coach, having the position of receiving coach for 6 teams before becoming head coach of the New England patriots, then
Member of The Beatles from 1959-62, when he was fired and replaced by Ringo Starr, who, unlikely though it may seem, was considered a better drummer than him.
"Moderniser" Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia behind the country's Vision 2030 program. This seems to mainly consist of locking up anyone who disagrees with him and bombing Yemen back into the stone age, but letting women drive so it's OK.
British-Israeli journalist who went from being a kindertransport child in 1939 to taking part in the D-Day landings five years later. Also the oldest known man to have completed a skydive.
American billionaire who co-founded Apollo Global Management and former chairman of the MoMA. Resigned after a revelation that he paid millions to Jeffrey Epstein.
Made a promising start to his career, joining offshore pirate station Radio Caroline in 1964 as Britain's youngest radio DJ, and in 1967 presented the first-ever show on Radio 1. However, he soon descended into the cheesy world of easy listening and pain
MP for Sedgefield, County Durham since 1983, elected Labour leader in 1994 and Prime Minister in 1997. Not a popular DDP pick, as he's youngish and apparently in good health, but maybe he'll die of embarrassment if Cherie decides to sing in public again.
American-Canadian professional wrestler and manager. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and the World Wrestling Federation in the mid-to-late 1980s as a member of The Four Horsemen and The Brain Busters
Former CEO of coal company Massey Energy. Served one year in prison for conspiring to violate mine safety standards following a mine explosion that killed 29 workers. Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate twice.
UN Weapons Inspector, former Swedish Foreign Minister. Got in trouble for not finding any weapons of mass destruction, which was a bit harsh, because there never were any.
Born 23 September 1939 (Hoveton, Norfolk, England)
BBC Radio 4 cricket commentator. His father went to school with Ian Fleming, who borrowed his surname for James Bond's long-time nemesis, Ernst Stavro.
Orchestral conductor, once of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. A Seventh-day Adventist favoured Austrian & German composers and championed Scandinavians
Formerly 30-stone (420 lb) front man of ska group Bad Manners. Collapsed and almost died during a gig in Italy in 2001, since when he is reputed to have lost a lot of weight. His real name is Douglas Trendle.
Petty criminal and wifebeater who will forever be known as the receiving end of a certain choppy incident in the 90s, though his attempts to stay relevant off the incident (such as acting in porn film 'Frankenpenis') failed miserably.
Charismatic actor, comfortable in both comedy and drama. Known for his roles in 'The Likely Lads', 'When the Boat Comes In, 'The Beiderbecke Affair' and more recently 'New Tricks'.
Born 9 February 1959 (Brazzaville, Congo-Brazzaville)
No, not the beloved TV magician of the 70s and 80s, but rather the president of Gabon since 2009. Rumoured to be in very ill health at the start of 2019 and some forces in the country look eager to help him on his way out…
Liberal, Pro European politician.Formerly an Italian senator and EU commisioner for health and consumer protection..Leader of the More Europe Party.considered a social radical.
Legendary tennis star of the 1970s. Winner of the Wimbldon Men's singles title on five consecutive occasions from 1976-1980. His rivalry with John McEnroe was the stuff of sporting legend.
A refugee from Nazi Germany, he grew up in Minnesota, establishing a successful business before becoming a Senator (1978-91) . Appointed as ambassador to the UNHCR in 2005.
French rock climber, regarded as one of the world's best. One of the only climbers to have created a 9c route (the highest difficulty in rock climbing).
Retired Conservative MP, formerly of Brighton Kemptown (1970 to 1997), the epitome of the loyal backbencher. He did call for Boris Johnson to resign so has his good points too. Played poker after retiring.
TV personality and something of a polymath - writer, presenter, producer, biographer, you name it. Was even a Conservative MP and junior minister at one time.
Born 18 July 1950 (Sharnley Green, Surrey, England)
Entrepreneur since the age of 16, when he started a national student magazine. Now boss of the Virgin records/banking/airline/mobile phones/etc empire.
Irish singer, sang with the Joe Loss orchestra for 15 years during the 50s and 60s. Popular during her time but largely forgotten after her retirement in the mid sixties.
Born 6 November 1965 (Carshalton, London, England)
Wales-based Englishman, sentenced to life imprisonment for the abduction and murder of five-year-old April Jones in 2012. Has six children by four women himself.
Born 9 December 1941 (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Actor (son of Lloyd - he's actually Lloyd Bridges III, brother of Jeff). As likely to be found on TV as the cinema, he was Academy Award nominated, but has won three Emmys and a Grammy.
Born 6 December 1952 (Luton, Bedfordshire, England)
Notorious prisoner, who has little in common with the late actor except the 'tache. Originally jailed for armed robbery, now for some violent escapades during his prison stay, including an attempt to poison a cell neighbour. Born Michael Gordon Peterson.
NFL player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and likely CTE sufferer. Case in point? He stripped down and ran shirtless on the field during a match in early 2022 and the Buccs released him days later.
Former subpostmistress, the oldest surviving victim of the UK's Post Office scandal. Finally received compensation in 2025 and was made an OBE in the 2026 New Year's Honours. Born c. 1933.
Born 16 November 1961 (Hammersmith, London, England)
Former WBC world heavyweight boxing champion and pantomime dame. Lost the plot somewhat after his wife left him, and was sectioned to a mental hospital in September 2003, although he was later released.
Actor best known as the trouble-prone eldest son on 'Home Improvement'. Has outflanked his character in recent years, with multiple assault arrests and a fraudulent startup scheme. Oehhhhh?
Labour politician and former Anglican priest who has been MP for Rhondda and Ogmore since 2001. Also Minister of Trade under Keir Starmer's government.
Born 13 April 1951 (Greenville, South Carolina, USA)
American singer, best known for singing the credits version of Aladdin's "A Whole New World", which topped the American charts in 1993 and was the first Disney song to do so.
Former democratic political donor and convicted felon, who used his wealth to lure vulnerable men into his house for "party and play" sessions, where he would inject them with lethal doses of meth.
Starting as a 'background artist' in the 50s before moving onto more prominemt roles, she played Christine Keeler in 1963's The Christine Keeler Story. Born 1937.
"The Iron Nun", a former Catholic nun who turned to sports later in life than most. Current world record holder for oldest female completion of an Ironman Triathlon, at 82.
American documentary filmmaker focused on US history known for the "Ken Burns effect", a video editing technique that creates the illusion of movement on still images.
American Democratic politician, who was the first African-American elected to statewide office in Illinois. Replaced Obama's vacant senate seat when Barry got elected as president.
Daughter of Randy Andy and Sarah Ferguson, has tried to forge a career away from the limelight, which is not easy considering her parents. Born at 8.18pm on the 8/8/1988