Graeme Garden remembers Bill Oddie as a rebel who challenged the ‘status quo’ The wildlife presenter, who found fame in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies, died on Saturday, aged 85. The Independent UK · Jul 27
"The band that knocked me over was the Mahavishnu Orchestra." Prog takes a look inside Bill Oddie's Record Collection From being wowed by US fusion instrumentalists to being honoured on a Soft Machine album, Bill Oddie's record collection tells some tales... Louder · Jul 27
Kate Humble: Bill Oddie made the natural world everybody’s world He presented Springwatch for three years from 2005. Evening Standard · Jul 27
Bill Oddie: the comedy legend tragically undervalued by the BBC The beloved star of The Goodies went on to become TV’s most famous birdwatcher. But behind these triumphs were pain, frustration and mental health issues that led him to leave the show he loved The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Bill Oddie obituary Comedy star of the 1970s as one of the Goodies whose love of birds led to a second career as a wildlife presenter The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Bill Oddie: From The Goodies fame to becoming beloved wildlife presenter The multi-talented TV star had a varied career spanning decades. The Independent UK · Jul 27
Bill Oddie: Wildlife presenter and Goodies star dies aged 85 Oddie’s agent paid tribute to the ‘Springwatch’ presenter’s ‘intelligence’ and ‘wit’ The Independent UK · Jul 27
Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies aged 85 The comedian presented a string of nature shows for the BBC. Evening Standard · Jul 27
Bill Oddie death: Hugely-popular TV wildlife presenter and comedian dies aged 85 The TV star, who found fame in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, died on Saturday Evening Standard · Jul 27
Bill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85 Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Goodies galore in a Clued-up crossword tribute to Graeme Garden Brief letters: Cryptic cleverness | News matters | Flat-pack Farage | Dire prediction | Populism definition | Storks and gooseberry bushes The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Reappraise The Goodies as a catalyst for social change, says Samira Ahmed 1970s show challenged attitudes by defying gender stereotypes and boldly addressing topical issues, broadcaster says The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024
I’m Sorry, I [Still] Haven’t a Clue … how radio’s smuttiest show has beaten the censors for 50 years Innuendo, tone-deaf singing and dreadful wages: as the cherished BBC panel game celebrates its half century, we look back at its finest moments – and its future The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022
Barry Cryer obituary Quick-witted, inventive comedian and writer who was a longstanding panellist on BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022