Callan dies

Scrumpy · Post by **Scrumpy** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:50 pm

Edward Woodward who played tv's most famous wargamer died over the weekend. In the 60s/70s hit show he played a spy who loved to game in his off-time from being an embittered man who performs his duties "for Queen and country" under duress.

Skullzgrinda · Post by **Skullzgrinda** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:49 pm

I think I read one of the novels back in the day. Wargaming was really woven into the thread of the narrative, as a parallel development of the intrigue. His gaming opponent was also his mark. Not many novels I can remember from over 30 years ago.

Sad news regarding Mr. Woodward.

ValentinianVictor · Post by **ValentinianVictor** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:02 pm

Edward Woodward was often seen at wargaming shows during the 1970's/80's. He had a TV series he presented about Wargaming, I think it was called 'Battlegrounds' Apparently he had a large collection of wargaming figures and various tables, which can be seen in episodes of some of the TV series he was in, as well as the film version of 'Callan'.

timurilenk · Post by **timurilenk** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:29 pm

Watching Callan as a child was the first awareness I had of such a thing as wargaming.

Very sad to hear of his passing.

batesmotel · Post by **batesmotel** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:40 pm

He also deserves remembrance for his excellent performances in the original Wicker Man and in Breaker Morant. At least going as he did beats being burned at an earlier age

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Chris

Callan dies

Callan dies

Beats being burned as a sacrifice