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Offline Simon

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Broadcaster Geoffrey Wheeler dies
« on: December 31, 2013, 22:04 »
The broadcaster Geoffrey Wheeler, best known for presenting Songs of Praise and quiz show Top of the Form, has died aged 83, his son has confirmed.

Wheeler died on 30 December in a care home in Prestbury, Cheshire, after a long illness.

He created the popular ITV game show Winner Takes All, which was hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck between 1975 and 1986.

Wheeler, who provided the voiceover during the Tarbuck era, hosted the show himself from 1987-88.

He also appeared on Call My Bluff and Jackanory.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25560734
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Re: Broadcaster Geoffrey Wheeler dies
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2014, 09:09 »
 :rip: again.  Talking of Songs of Praise, I watched a film about Hughie Green and Jess Yates the other evening.  Very illuminating!  :laugh:


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