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- What happened to Bill Oddie?
- Why is Bill Oddie famous?
- Is Bill Oddie still married?
- How old are the goodies?
- Where did Bill Oddie grow up?
- Why did Bill Oddie leave the BBC?
- Is Billoffie related to Joff Oddie?
- What does the name Oddie mean?
What happened to Bill Oddie?
Former The Goodies star Bill Oddie has spoken out about his health ordeal after he battled lithium poisoning. The star, who used to present BBC's Springwatch, revealed to his 78,000 Twitter followers that he had been "nigh on comatose" for nearly a year due to the condition, which he had contracted during lockdown.
Why is Bill Oddie famous?
TV presenter, writer, musician and conservationist, Bill Oddie is a star with many strings to his bow. He is well-known for his wildlife expertise in shows that include Springwatch, Birding with Bill Oddie and Bill Oddie Goes Wild but was also famous for starring in comedy show The Goodies.
Is Bill Oddie still married?
Family. In 1967 Oddie married Jean Hart, and from this marriage he has two daughters, one of whom is the actor Kate Hardie. In 1983 Oddie married Laura Beaumont-Giles.
How old are the goodies?
The original BBC television series ran from November 1970 to February 1980 on BBC 2, with 67 half-hour episodes, and two forty-five-minute Christmas specials. The series was created by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, and originally co-written by all three, with Oddie providing the music for the show.
Where did Bill Oddie grow up?
Oddie grew up in Birmingham, the only surviving child of Lilian - said to be mentally ill - and Harry, his distant father. He was brought up by his grandmother, Emily.
Why did Bill Oddie leave the BBC?
Oddie was sacked in 2008 after a complaint was made about his behaviour during the filming of a segment in Dorset, the precise details of which have never come to light. “I never had a proper explanation,” he told The Daily Mirror. “I was called in and told: 'We won't be asking you to make any more programmes'.”
Is Billoffie related to Joff Oddie?
While Oddie's are famous for their pies and fondant ices, Bill's nephew Joff Oddie is the bass player for BBC Radio One favourites Wolf Alice who recently headlined Manchester Apollo. It was Bill's daughter Lara who convinced Joff to chase his rock and roll dream when they chatted at a family wedding.
What does the name Oddie mean?
In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Oddie is: Wealth.
