Curiosidades

He suffered severe head injuries in a car crash on the M5 motorway on 3 October 1992. He was not expected to survive but made a miraculous recovery.

Father-in-law of Phil Lynott.

He was awarded CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1993 Queen's New Year Honours List for charitable services.

Father, with Jean Crowther, of actress Liz Crowther, Lindsey Crowther, Caroline Crowther, Charlotte Crowther, Nick Crowther.

He had five children: Liz and Lindsay (twins, born 1954), Caroline (born 1958), Charlotte (born 1962) and Nicholas (born 1965).

He lived in an apartment in the St John's Wood district of London. It was opposite Lords Cricket Ground where he, a great fan, could watch all games played. When a new stand was built obscuring his sight of the pitch he simply purchased the penthouse flat in the same block thereby restoring his fine - and free view.

Made his stage debut as the 3rd watchman in Much Ado About Nothing at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, The other 2 watchmen were played by Andrew Gardner, who became an ITN newsreader, and Henry McGee.

He collects antiques.

Lives in Georgian mansion near Bath.

Married Jean in 1973.

Lives in a Georgian house outside Bath.

Earned £40,000 a year for doing Stork Margarine ads.

Started broadcasting in children's radio whilst still at school; he became one of the Ovaltiney boys.