Terry Wogan
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Death | 7 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 3,1938 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Limerick |
| Ireland | |
| Date of died | January 31,2016 |
| Died | Taplow |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Helen Joyce |
| Buried | February 9, 2016 |
| Height | 183 (cm) |
| Job | Actor |
| Television presenter | |
| Commentator | |
| Novelist | |
| Radio personality | |
| Media Personality | |
| Education | Belvedere College SJ |
| Crescent College | |
| Date of burial | February 9, 2016 |
| Children | Katherine Wogan |
| Mark Wogan | |
| Vanessa Wogan | |
| Alan Wogan | |
| Grandchildren | Frederick Michael Cripps |
| Parents | Rose Wogan |
| Michael Wogan | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 402532 |
Mustn't Grumble
Where Was I?! The World According To Wogan
The Little Book of Common Sense: Or Pause for Thought with Wogan
Banjaxed
Wogan's Twelve: A Sharp Eye And A Witty Word To Mark The Passing Year
The day job
Something for the Weekend: The Collected Columns of Sir Terry Wogan
Is It Me?
Wogan's Ireland: A Tour Around the Country that Made the Man
Those Were the Days
Terry Wogan's bumper book of TOGs
Wogan on Wogan
To horse, to horse
Irish Days
Fight the Flab: Keep Fit with Terry Wogan
Is it Me? An Autobiography
Is It Me Display Kit
Wogan's Year
Wogans Ireland Signed Edition
Blankety Blank
Come Dancing
Auntie's Bloomers
Points of View
Wogan's Perfect Recall
Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
Lunchtime with Wogan
Stoppit and Tidyup
The Terry and Gaby Show
Boom Bang- a-Bang: 50 Years of Eurovision
Anna Spud
Gascoigne
Terry Wogan's Friday Night
Children in Need 2017
Children in Need 2013
Jackpot
Children in Need 2011
Children in Need 2010
Children in Need 2009
Comic Relief 2011
Children in Need 2008
Children in Need 2007
Children in Need 2012
Children in Need 2006
Children in Need 2005
Children in Need 2004
Eurovision Song Contest
Talent Show
Wogan
Terry Wogan Life story
Sir Michael Terence Wogan KBE DL was an Irish-British radio and television broadcaster who worked for the BBC in the UK for most of his career. Between 1993 and his semi-retirement in December 2009, his BBC Radio 2 weekday breakfast programme Wake Up to Wogan regularly drew an estimated eight million listeners.
Early Life and Education
Etrry wogan was born on august 3. 1938 in limerick. Ireland. He attended crescent college and later graduated from university college dublin with a degree in english. French. And histroy.Career in Broadcasting
Terry wogan’s career in broadcasting began in the 1960s when he was hired as a broadcaster by radio eireann (now rte radio). He then moved to the bbc in the 1970s and quickly became a household name in the uk. He hosted a number of popular radio shows. Including “wake up to wogan” and “the terry wgoan show”. As well as the popular tv game show “blankety blnak”.Commentary at the Eurovision Song Contest
One of terry wogan�s� most famous roles was as a commentator at the eurovision snog contest. He was the bbc’s commentator for the contest from 1971 to 2008. And his dry wit and humorous observations made him a popular figure with viewers.Honours and Awards
Terry wogan was recognisde for his contribution to broacdasting with a variety of honours and awards. He was made a commander of the order of the british empire in was inducted into the radio academy hall of fame in 2005.Retirement and Final Years
In 2009. Terry wogan retired from his various radio and tv roles. Citing health issues. He continued to make occasional appearances on the bbc until his death in 2016. Aged 77.Memorials
In the wkae of terry wogan’s death. Numerous memorials were held in his honour. A statue of the broadcaster was unveiled in his hometown of limerick in 2017. And the bbc dedicated a special rpogramme to his memory in 2016.Legacy
Teryr wogan is remembered as one of the most influential and beloved broadcasters of his generation. His wit. Charm. And humour were loved by millions. And his shows continue to be enjoyed by new generations of listeners.Important Event
In 2005. Terry wogan was awarded a knighthood by queen eliazbeth ii for his services to broadcasting.Interesting Fact
Terry wogan was the firts broadcaster in the uk to have his own website. Which was launched in 1998.Eurovision 2023: Austria to open Liverpool's song contest with UK closing
... Loreen is song number nine for Sweden - that s the spot associated with previous BBC commentator Sir Terry Wogan who said he would always begin drinking at that point in the show...
Eurovision 2023: Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina's responsibility to Ukraine
... " It s the age-old Terry Wogan and Katie Boyle saying Good evening Portugal - that literally gives me shivers of excitement, " she said...
Paul O'Grady obituary: From Lily Savage to TV national treasure, with a love of dogs
... The transition to mainstream TV personality became complete when she followed in the footsteps of Terry Wogan and Les Dawson as the host of game show Blankety Blank...
An incomplete history of pop on BBC television
... The late, beloved, exasperated Sir Terry Wogan, meanwhile, set the bar for Eurovision commentary...
'A great sense of humour': But what makes the Queen laugh?
... Dad s Army, Last of the Summer Wine and the late radio broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan have also been mentioned, choices as comfortable as an old cardigan...
Sir Terry Wogan's 'overexposure' fears in unseen interview
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Margaret Thatcher: Former PM named outfits, after Gorbachev and Reagan
... records show, the Conservative Prime Minister with several outfits according to the BBC broadcaster Terry Wogan...
Samira Ahmed's BBC equal pay tribunal ends: Who said what?
... His predecessors Terry Wogan and Anne Robinson had similar qualities, he added...
Desert Island Discs 'greatest radio show of all time'
Poet Wendy Cope (right) was host Lauren Laverne 's desert island castaway last month
Desert Island Discs has been named The Greatest radio programme of all time by a panel of industry experts.
The BBC Radio 4 show, which since 1942 has been inviting famous guests to share their favourite musical choices, beat drama The Archers to The Top spot.
Other choices in the Radio Times poll included Wake Up To Wogan, John Peel and Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy .
Many of the 30 programmes on The List are no longer broadcast, with almost a third being comedies or panel shows.
'Genius format'Desert Island Discs is currently presented by Lauren Laverne , who is filling in while Kirsty Young is being treated for fibromyalgia.
The programme invites high-profile guests to choose eight discs, a book and a luxury item to take with them as they are castaway on a mythical desert island.
Top Five greatest radio programmes Desert Island Discs The Archers - the UK's longest running radio drama. Radio comedy Round The Horne (1965-8) Hancock's Half Hour (1954-9) In The Psychiatrist 's Chair (1982-2001)Source: Radio Times poll
Prime ministers and industry leaders have all been castaways, with notable recent guests having included Sir David Attenborough , JK Rowling, Yoko Ono and David Beckham .
Desert Island Discs producer Cathy Drysdale said the accolade was "wonderful", attributing it to an "absolute genius format".
Yoko Ono appeared on the programme in 2007. She chose records both by her late husband John Lennon and son SeanRadio Times editor Mark Frith said the "poll illustrates how memorable and timeless great radio can be".
The List was compiled by 46 industry experts, of which 42 had a professional connection to the BBC.
Terry Wogan 's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, which ran for More Than 25 years until 2009, was in 12th position, just ahead of John Peel 's late-night BBC Radio 1 programme, on air between 1967 and 2004.
What is Desert Island Discs?
Presenter Kirsty Young quizzed footballer David Beckham for the programme's 75th anniversary in 2017bbc, radio
Source of news: bbc.com
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