Rainbow presenter Geoffrey Hayes dies at 76

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Rainbow presenter Geoffrey Hayes dies at 76

 

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Geoffrey Hayes, who hosted long-running children's TV show, Rainbow, has died aged 76.

 

The actor and presenter died in hospital surrounded by his family, according to his manager.

 

In a statement, Phil Dale said: "It is with great sadness that the family announce that Geoffrey passed away in hospital with his wife, Sarah, and son, Tom, by his side."

 

Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-45706667

 

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[Crossy]

I'm just a little too old to remember this as a child.

 

I do remember watching it with my kids, good wholesome entertainment (with a smattering of education) although Bungle was definitely more than slightly camp.

 

Last time I saw him on telly was Celebrity Pointless with the delightful Sally James (Tiswas) in 2015.

 

 

https://metro.co.uk/2015/09/12/geoffrey-from-rainbow-showed-up-on-pointless-celebrities-and-everybody-got-a-bit-nostalgic-5388835/

 

[faraday]

Ah yes, Sally James ... proper bit of crumpet.

 

 

 

[Crossy]

1 hour ago, faraday said:

Ah yes, Sally James ... proper bit of crumpet.

ITV's Tiswas certainly had more "cor" factor than the rather staid "Multicoloured Swap Shop" on the BBC  ????

 

 

[toofarnorth]

5 hours ago, hyku1147 said:

Carry on.

Oh Matron !