All about the United Kingdom’s national, regional and local press
Jack Scott
Jack Scott, weatherman for BBC TV (1969-83) and for Thames Television (1983-88), died on 11 November 2008 aged 85.
Jeremy Beadle
Jeremy Beadle, TV prankster and presenter of light entertainment shows, died on 30 January 2008 aged 59.
John Esmonde
John Esmonde, radio and television sitcom writer in partnership with Bob Larbey, died on 10 August 2008 aged 71.
Keith Floyd
Keith Floyd, cook, restaurateur and TV presenter, died on 14 September 2009 aged 65
Mark Speight
Mark Speight, presenter of children’s television including art programme SMArt, was found dead on 13 April 2008 aged 42.
Natasha Richardson
Natasha Richardson, film and stage actor, died on 18 March 2009 aged 45
Newspaper Obituaries
Newspaper obituaries are a rich source of information for family historians and genealogists. In many cases an obituary in the local newspaper is the only written record which gives any clue about a person’s life.
Oliver Postgate
Oliver Postgate, writer and creator of much-loved children’s TV programmes including Bagpuss, died on 8 December 2008 aged 83.
Pete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite, stage, film and television actor, died on 2 January 2011 aged 64
Peter Cadogan
Peter Cadogan, free-speech campaigner, political activist and advocate of local democracy, died on 18 November 2007 aged 86.
Rick Wright
Rick Wright, keyboard player, songwriter and founder member of Pink Floyd, died on 15 September 2008 aged 65.
Sir Arthur C Clarke
Sir Arthur C Clarke, science visionary and author of science fiction including 2001: A Space Odyssey, died on 19 March 2008 aged 90.
Sir Bobby Robson
Sir Bobby Robson, football player and manager, died on 31 July 2009 aged 76
Sir Clement Freud
Sir Clement Freud, wit, journalist, broadcaster, author and politician, died on 15 April 2009 aged 84
Sir Cyril Smith
Sir Cyril Smith, politician and Member of Parliament for Rochdale, died on 3 September 2010 aged 82
