American United States Army captain who was convicted in August 1979 of murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters in February 1970 while serving as an Army Special Forces physician. In 1993 the BBC documentary television series Great Crimes and Trial
I had better be quick in publishing this bio as the clock it ticking. British racing driver, who most recently competed in the GB3 Championship in 2025 for Elite Motorsport and for Hitech Pulse-Eight in 2024. Was I in time???
Oddball Hollywood actress who has starred in countless films, such as 'Some Came Running' (1958), 'The Apartment' (1960), 'Sweet Charity' (1969) , 'Being There' (1979) and 'Postcards from the Edge' (1990). Pointlessly changed her name from Shirley MacLean
Born 18 June 1986 (Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland)
Actor who rose to prominence in Game of Thrones, before becoming Keeley Hawes bodyguard (winning a Golden Globe). Big screen roles include Elton John's manager John rein in Rocketman.
Flemish Esperantist. What? You want more? OK, he was in the boy scouts and had a puppy called flipper (it means something different in Esperanto) which never saved any children from drowning and never won Crufts.
primarily known for acting, he was half of Buddy & Jim on Sesame Street, Robin Williams' wrestling coach in The World According to Garp and the oldest brother, Lou, on Showtime's Brothers. He's also an accomplished painter and poet.
Escort, model, porn actor, stripper and, oh yes, murderer. His aliases include "Canadian Psycho" and "Butcher of Montréal" I am sure his mother liked him - a bit.
Born 4 April 1952 (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
Canadian former competitive figure skater. She is the 1972 Olympic silver medallist and 1973 World champion. She was Canada's Female Athlete of the Year in 1971 and 1972, and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1973
Northern Irish peace activist, co-recipient of the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize with Betty Williams for their focus on a peaceful resolution to the Troubles.
SNP member of the Scottish parliament.Elected 2016.Bit of a Nicola Sturgeon critic. Daughter of former MSP John Finnie who quit the SNP to join the Greens. Born 1976.
Baron Mandelson, currently Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and First Secretary of State and President of the Board of Trade and Lord President of the Council. 'Mandy' first came to prominence in the mid-1980s attempting to revive th
Catalan politician, former Mayor of Barcelona, President & Chair of the Barcelona '92 Olympic Organising committee, later President of the Catalan Parliament. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's' disease in 2007.
one of the founders of the American rock and roll group Sha Na Na. He performed with Sha Na Na at the original Woodstock Festival and in the movie Grease
American pop singer known as Little Peggy March. She had a 1963 million-selling song "I Will Follow Him" but her only chart success in the UK was with "Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love" which best sums up the experience of listening to her.
Former beauty queen, lavish-living, obsessive shoe-collector and widow of former Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos. After his death, she was acquitted of embezzlement in the US, but convicted of the crime of 'graft', whatever that is, in the Philippine
Creator of the Duke and Duchess of Soria Cultural Foundation and Honorary President of Madrid's delegation of UNICEF. She also happens to be the younger sister of King Juan Carlos I and aunt of the reigning King Felipe VI of Spain.
Former racing driver, Le Mans winner in 1971, but forced to retire in 1972 when debris pierced his visor & blinded him in his left eye. Then for over 25 years he was involved in the management team of Red Bull as they won 8 World Drivers' Championships.
Former MP for Labour for Medway from 1997-2010 who then became a Liberal Democrat supporter. This may be down to the Labour party being repeatedly irate with him for his outspoken views.
Actress, singer and comedienne. Broke through in the 1960s with "That Was The Week That Was", moved to the US later on and had a lengthy career on Broadway and in sitcoms.
Born 13 December 1940 (Somerville, Massachusetts, USA)
Former gangster and hitman for the Winter Hill Gang with an array of nicknames, standout perhaps "The Basin Street Butcher". Apt for a man with at least twenty murders to his name.
Born 21 October 1971 (Darwin, Northern Terrority, Australia)
Australian cricketer, one of Australia's best cricketers in the late 1990's and early 2000's. At the turn of 2026 he was an induced coma after contracting meningitis.
Eurovision Song Contest winner in 1968, beating Sir Cliff's Congratulations. Her winning entry was full of deep meaningful lyrics - actually that's a lie, it was called 'La la la'. I wonder how it went?
Canadian actor, played Aladdin in the live Disney version of the same name. He also has a brand of Gin (doesn't everyone?) - the first and only Gin utilising Ayurvedic practices. Not sure what that means but I think its better for you than regular Gin.
French writer and paedophile. Has been nonchalantly open about his horrors since the 80s but evades justice due to longtime protection by the French literary world.
Big-haired guitarist, both with Queen and as a solo artist. Virtually every song he's ever done has a guitar riff from him in. Sometimes it works, often it fails miserably, but credit for perseverance.
Complete fruit loop, but strangely successful TV presenter, who despite her age, acts as if she is 17. Also has the annoying habit of SHOUTING AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE NO MATTER WHAT THE SUBJECT!
Utter scumbag from Northern Ireland who is Now one of the world's most prolific online child abusers, he created fake personas to target as many as 3,500 victims, aged 10 to 16, from more than 30 countries.
Known to a certain generation as Rudi, the fruit and veg trader in Me Too! Known to others as winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, known to others as a woefully unfunny 'comedian' whose sole gag is that he's blind.
Born 16 August 1939 (Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies)
Recently-retired ITN newsreader. Once reckoned by Viz comic to be the news anchorman most able to take his beer, in complete contrast to the lightweight Nicholas Witchell.
Actor who played the iconic Mick Travis in a trilogy of Lindsay Anderson films in the 60s, 70s and 80s before playing the villian in a succession of low rent films. You're way better than that, Malcolm...
From 2002 to 2008, he was then a Member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland; from 2008 to 2013, he was a Civil Service Commissioner, has also done many council roles
Former midfielder, who had decentish careers with three teams, with other bits for good measure. Management not so good, lasting only 4 months at Exeter, the total of his league management career.
The youngest human ever to give birth, delivering a healthy baby boy at the amazing age of 5 years and 7 months in May 1939. Possibly dead, pick at your own risk!
Born 19 September 1940 (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Singer with the Righteous Brothers before teaming up with Jennifer Warnes with 'I'm Having The Time of My Life', made famous by the hit film 'Dirty Dancing' in 1987.
Born 13 December 1964 (Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA)
Reality 'star', found fame through The Real Housevives of New York City, and has since appeared in spin-offs and other reality shows (Celebrity Traitors etc.)
Electronic musician with Yello. "Oh Yeah" became his best known song via its usage in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and as Duffman's leitmotif in 'The Simpsons'.
Computer repair technician who hit the news in 2001 by murdering and cannibalising his victim. After Meiwes and the victim jointly attempted to eat the victim's severed penis, Meiwes murdered his victim and proceeded to eat a large amount of his flesh.
Goalkeeper who had a distinguished spell in his homeland, but less so at his only foray in England, at Reading FC. At Berkshire, he appeared with a wig, being focially challenged at the 1986 World Cup. Later became head of the Bulgarian FA.
Czech goalkeeper, spent several years with West Ham, and played numerous times for the national team. Operated on for cancer in 20021, he announced in 2024 he was withdrawing from further treatment.
Born in Gillingham, Kent, England (exact date unknown)
Senior BBC sound engineer, who worked on 'Quatermass and the Pit', 'The Two Ronnies' and 'Doctor Who', among many other TV and radio programmes. Born 1936.
Daughter of Judy Garland, and moderately successful singer/stage actress in her own right. Has suffered from ill health in recent years as a result of drug abuse, and has been a regular visitor to rehab clinics.
Australian convicted murderer responsible for the 1986 bombing of the Russell Street Police Headquarters in Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. No relation to Kylie. Born 1962.
Vocalist, his work has been described like a man choking on his own vomit to the sounds that grandpa makes when you decide to pull the plug on his respirator. Minton forces us to ponder the musical qualities of noises that we'd rather not deal with
Leading lady of TV, stage & film of Russian origin. More recently portrayed the Queen in the film of the same name, but also known for her role in 'Prime Suspect'.
High ranking Scientologist who worked closely with Tom Cruise. Has been missing since 2007 and as her remains have never been found, it is not known if she is alive or dead
Iranian civil rights activisit and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, currently imprisoned by the Iranian regime for campaigning against both the mandatory hijab, and the state death penalty.
Born in Queensland, Australia (exact date unknown)
Australian actor, best known, probably, for his role as Eddie in Prisoner Cell Block H. Forced to retire when his Parkinson's Disease worsened. Bon 1950.
The current Baron Monson (the 12th), revealed October 12th that he was suffering from cancer and had approximately 4 months to live. His son and heir Alex died at the hands of police in Kenya in 2012. Born 1955.
Retired Scottish footballer. One of only three players to score more than 100 senior goals for Falkirk. He also made over 100 appearances for Ipswich Town.
Born 3 December 1931 (Montezuma County, Colorado, USA)
Husky-voiced singer and actress. Frequently appeared as a judge on 'The Gong Show', but was banned from it after exposing her breasts on national TV. Not to be confused with the long-deceased banker whose name was the source of her "Jaye P" nickname.
American stand-up comedienne; Morgan is the writer, executive producer, co-creator, and starring actress in the 2025 television sitcom Leanne. Born 1964.
Ken Morse - The Rostrum Camera Operator's Rostrum Camera Operator. King of the Rostrum Cameras, and the only man who is not involved in the famous Fast Show sketch other than El Presidente. Born in March 1944
Born 15 July 1956 (Yagoona, New South Wales, Australia)
Aussie Rugby League player, nicknamed Turvey (after his club. Of course there's only one genuine Turvey - Kevin!). Not in the best of health the last few years, with a dementia diagnosis in 2021 exacerbated by a heart attack, pneumonia and bronchitis.
Former NFL wide receiver, moving to TV analysis on retirement. Stepped down from TV role in december 2024 for an unspecified health condition, later revealed to be bile duct cancer, which he announced had been treated successfully.
Somewhat eccentric former basketball coach, coached the Chicago Bulls, Washington Bullets and others. With the latter he won the NBA Championship in 1978.
Bespectacled Greek crooner and European Parliament member, who has recorded over 1500 songs in 15 languages, selling 250 million records in the process, which makes her arguably the most successful female singer ever.
Born 11 March 1931 (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
American media tycoon who used to be Australian, but cynically switched nationalities for business purposes. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000. The "Dirty Digger" now finds his media empire in retreat after a series of revelations regarding phone-hac
Veteran radio DJ - one of Radio 1's original presenters when it started up in 1967. Had previously worked for Radio Luxembourg, as indeed they all seemed to do in those days.
Arse, egotistical liar who takes ideas & credit from other people & then parades his car designs as his own. Former Brabham & McLaren F1 car designer, loved by the media who drop their trousers when he speaks, but not by those who work in the sport
Uber-rich co-founder of PayPal and current bigwig with SpaceX and Tesla. Seemingly getting too into his role as a comic strip evil billionaire in recent years.