Today, at work in South Molton – I learned the very sad news that local legend Johnny Kingdom had ‘gone to earth’——or perhaps ‘gone to sett’ would be more fitting for someone who especially loved filming wild Badgers.
Johnny died with his hat and boots on – whilst working on his land yesterday evening; I imagine there was no dawn chorus thereabouts – 7th September 2018.
Wildlife has lost a Friend, TV a Star, North Devon One of its Own.
2012. Johnny lending his support to our re-use shop in South Molton.
Must-watch… ‘The Secret of Happiness’ – enjoy…
Glad to see ‘The Secret of Happiness’ here as I’m the one who uploaded it. Luckily I taped it when it was originally broadcast back in 1993. One of life’s gentlemen. I never got to meet him but he is sadly missed nonetheless.
Oh, it’s a gem of a film, thank you so much for uploading and sharing; you and your trusty video recorder did Johnny’s fans a great service, thank you! In light of your message, I think I’m due for another helping of Johnny and Julie’s ‘The Secret of Happiness’ – but alas with added poignancy.