the comedy star was best known for his role as barney lumsden from perfect curve pr in the tv satire.d with him, paid tribute to him, as a "wonderful, clever, kind and brilliant person." he had been due on stage in the way of the world at london's donmar warehouse. the princess royal has visited her father, the duke of edinburgh, in hospital as he recovers from a hip operation. princess anne left the king edward vii in london after seeing prince philip for 45 minutes. she said the duke, who's 96, was in good spirits. he's been in hospital sincejust before the operation, which took place last wednesday. turtles that breathe through their genitals and pink snakes are amongst the weird and wonderful reptiles heading for extinction unless urgent action is taken, according to the zoological society of london. this is the mary river turtle, which is ranked at 30 on the zsl‘s so—called edge list. it focuses on unusual and at risk animals. as well as breathing through its genitals, the turtle has algae growing on its head. ranked at 16 is on the list is the gharial, i hope i said that correct