Sponge your privates

As many of you will know, Colin Bean, the actor who played Private Sponge in Dad's Army passed away this week. I thought it would be a great mark of respect if we formed a BSG team to run in next year's London Marathon.

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Can you imagine the publicity we could generate running as a comedy team if we all ran with a sponge hanging from our shorts?

"We're sponging our privates for Private Sponge"

We could pick a charity close to our hearts but I think that if we did do it, we should do it for one particular cause. I know I need to lose some weight and this would be the perfect incentive to get fit again.

I know it sounds barmy but I think it would be a lot of fun for a good cause and will get us in the public eye. Heck, someone may even want to read our scripts or even make a documentary about us...

OK, maybe I'm getting carried away but do you think this idea has any legs?

It's got legs... but not my legs. 26 miles? Can't we do a sponsored eating contest?

Quote: Jenny17 @ June 24 2009, 9:35 PM BST

It's got legs... but not my legs. 26 miles? Can't we do a sponsored eating contest?

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What she said.

Quote: Jenny17 @ June 24 2009, 9:35 PM BST

It's got legs... but not my legs. 26 miles? Can't we do a sponsored eating contest?

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Jenny - you CAN do it. If I can get my portly frame round the course, anyone can. It's an experience like no other and no-one can get take away the thrill of completing the distance. It's still one of the proudest experiences of my life.

Quote: Tuumble @ June 24 2009, 9:39 PM BST

Jenny - you CAN do it.

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I was completely knackered the last time I spent a day at Thorpe Park - that was walking, with periods of sitting down for eight hours (and much less than 26 miles!).

How long did it take you to get round last time?

Quote: Jenny17 @ June 24 2009, 9:46 PM BST

How long did it take you to get round last time?

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He has web access on his phone.

Quote: Jenny17 @ June 24 2009, 9:46 PM BST

I was completely knackered the last time I spent a day at Thorpe Park - that was walking, with periods of sitting down for eight hours (and much less than 26 miles!).

How long did it take you to get round last time?

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My official times were:

1995 - 5:54
1997 - 5:35
1998 - 5:09
1999 - 6:12

NOT quick. You can read about my marathon experiences here: http://crustynomad.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-london-marathon-experience/

Relaxed in 1996 did we. Still getting over 1995! What stopped you after 1999.

New Year Resolution: "I will no longer attempt to commit suicide"

Quote: Tuumble @ June 24 2009, 9:29 PM BST

I thought it would be a great mark of respect if we formed a BSG team to run in next year's London Marathon.

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Am oot.

Quote: Jenny17 @ June 24 2009, 10:01 PM BST

Relaxed in 1996 did we. Still getting over 1995! What stopped you after 1999.

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Became a dad and got married.

Mmmmm. I think I would have stopped too.

I used to be able to eat 26 marathons (before they became snickers).

What's really frightening is when you hear stories about people entering marathons and not training properly and then having a leg amputated after the race.

I think you should definitely do this and squeeze all the groin sweat from the sponges into a bucket for Aaron to drink. Not for charity, just for kicks.

Sponge your privates? Sounds like something Trevor and Simon used to do on Going Live.

Been there done it still wear the t-shirt. 2001. Me and Steve Redgrave. Beat him by f**king miles. Mind you not too many people stopped me for my autograph. I don't think my knees are really up to it now days though. Will think on it.

Sounds like fun. I'll consider it.