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Sir
Terry Wogan
KBEDL
Wogan at theCheltenham Literature Festivalin 2015
Born
Michael Terence Wogan

(1938-08-03)3 August 1938
Limerick,Ireland
Died31 January 2016(2016-01-31)(aged 77)
Taplow, Buckinghamshire,England
Citizenship
  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom (from 2005)
Years active1956–2015
EmployerBBC
Known forTelevision presenting:
Radio presenting:
Spouse
Helen Joyce
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(m.1965)​
Children4
Terry Wogan's voice
Recorded January 2012from the BBC Radio 4 programmeDesert Island Discs
Websiteterrywogan

Sir Michael Terence WoganKBEDL(/ˈwoʊɡən/;3 August 1938 – 31 January 2016) was anIrish-Britishradio and television broadcaster who worked for theBBCin the UK for most of his career. Between 1993 and his semi-retirement in December 2009, hisBBC Radio 2weekday breakfast programmeWake Up to Woganregularly drew an estimated eight million listeners. He was believed to be the most listened-to radio broadcaster in Europe.[1]

Wogan was a leading media personality in Ireland and Britain from the late 1960s, and was often referred to as a "national treasure".[1]In addition to his weekday radio show, he was known for his work on television, including theBBC Onechat showWogan,presentingChildren in Need,the game showBlankety BlankandCome Dancing.He was the BBC's commentator for theEurovision Song Contestfrom 1971 to 2008 (radio: 1971, 1974–1977; television: 1973, 1978, 1980–2008) and the Contest's co-host in1998.[2]From 2010 to 2015 he presentedWeekend Wogan,a two-hour Sunday morning show on BBC Radio 2.[3][4]

In 2005, Wogan acquiredBritish citizenshipin addition to hisIrish nationalityand was awarded aknighthoodin the same year and was therefore entitled to use the title "Sir Terry".[5][6]He died on 31 January 2016, aged 77.

Early life

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Michael Terence Wogan was born on 3 August 1938 at Cleary's Nursing Home, Elm Park,Limerick,Ireland, the elder of two children.[7]He was the son of the manager ofLeverett & Frye,a high-class grocery store in Limerick, and was educated atCrescent College,aJesuitschool, from the age of eight. He experienced a strongly religious upbringing, later commenting that he had been brainwashed into believing by the threat of going to hell.[8]Despite this, he often expressed his fondness for the city of his birth, commenting on one occasion that "Limerick never left me, whatever it is, my identity is Limerick."[9]

At the age of 15, after his father was promoted to general manager, Wogan moved toDublinwith his family. While living there he attended Crescent College's sister school,Belvedere College.He participated in amateur dramatics and discovered a love ofrock and roll.After leaving Belvedere in 1956, Wogan had a brief career in the banking profession, joining theRoyal Bank of Ireland.[10]Still in his twenties, he joined the national broadcaster of Ireland,Raidió Teilifís Éireann(RTÉ), as a newsreader and announcer, after seeing a newspaper advertisement inviting applicants.[11]

Radio work

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Early career

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Wogan conducted interviews and presented documentary features during his first two years at Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), before moving to the light entertainment department as a disc jockey and host of TV quiz and variety shows such asJackpot,a top-rated quiz show on RTÉ in the 1960s. When the show was dropped by RTÉ TV in 1967, he approached the BBC for extra work.David Attenboroughrebuffed his job application to be a BBC presenter; in 2016, after Wogan's death, he expressed the view that "to have had two Irishmen presenting on BBC Two would have looked ridiculous".[12]Wogan began working forBBC Radio,initially 'down the line' from Dublin, first broadcasting on theBBC Light Programmeon 27 September 1966. He presented the Tuesday edition ofLate Night Extrafor two years onBBC Radio 1andBBC Radio 2,commuting weekly from Dublin to London. After being a stand-in presenter onJimmy Young's mid-morning show while Young took a holiday throughout July 1969, Wogan was offered a weekday afternoon slot which began on 29 September that year, initially onBBC Radio 1,but from early 1970, was also simultaneously broadcast onBBC Radio 2.

In April 1972 he took over thebreakfast show on BBC Radio 2,swapping places withJohn Dunn,who went onto the afternoon show. Wogan achieved record estimated audiences of up to 7.9 million.[13]His seemingly ubiquitous presence across the media meant that he frequently became the butt of jokes by comedians of the time, among themThe GoodiesandThe Barron Knights.He released a parody vocal version of the song "The Floral Dance"in 1978, by popular request from listeners who enjoyed hearing him sing over the instrumental hit by theBrighouse and Rastrick Brass Band.His version reached number 21 in theUK Singles Chart.[13]In December 1984, Wogan left his breakfast show to pursue a full-time career in television and was replaced byKen Bruce.[14]His first chat show,Wogan's World,was broadcast onBBC Radio 4from 6 June 1974 to 21 September 1975.[15]

Return to radio

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In January 1993 he returned to BBC Radio 2, replacingBrian Hayesto present the breakfast show, which took the new nameWake Up to Wogan;it began with a preview show in the mid-morning of Bo xing Day 1992. Wogan's tendency to go off on rambling, esoteric tangents, often including banter with his then producerPaul Walters,became popular with both younger and older listeners. Much of the entertainment came from letters and emails sent in by listeners, many of whom adopted punning pseudonyms. One occasion involved Wogan reading out an email from someone using the name "Tess Tickles", without realising what the name was referring to, prompting Paul Walters' standard reply in such situations – "I only print 'em!"[16]

Through his show Wogan was also widely credited with launching the career of singerKatie Melua,after he repeatedly played her début single, "The Closest Thing to Crazy",in late 2003. When she performed onChildren in Needin 2005, Wogan joked that Melua owed her career to him. He gave credit for her discovery to Walters.[17]Walters also put music byEva Cassidy,an American singer who had died in relative obscurity, on Wogan's playlist; Cassidy then, posthumously, became a sensation in the United Kingdom.[18]

As his radio show was considered to attract older listeners, Wogan jokingly referred to his fans as "TOGs", standing for "Terry's Old Geezers" or "Terry's Old Gals", while "TYGs" were "Terry's Young Geezers/Gals", who he joked were forced to listen to him because of their parents' choice of radio station. Wogan was referred to as "The Togmeister" on his own programme by himself and members of his production team, and he referred to the podcast of his show as a 'togcast'.[19]

There were also running jokes involving Wogan's newsreader colleaguesAlan Dedicoat(nicknamed 'Deadly' after the spoonerism 'Deadly Alancoat'),Fran Godfrey(nicknamed 'Frank'), and John Marsh (nicknamed 'Boggy').[20]Marsh once told Wogan on air that his wife was called Janet, and a series of "Janet and John"stories followed, read by Wogan during the breakfast show. These were a pastiche of children's learn-to-read stories, with humorous sexualdouble-entendres,which often led to Wogan and Marsh breaking into laughter. Six CDs and two books of the stories have been sold in aid ofChildren in Need,raising over £4 million.[21]A long-running campaign by Wogan criticising the British government for levyingVATon the CDs eventually led to a government rebate of £200,000.[22]Another feature of the programme was Wogan's exchanges with "the Totty from Splotty" –Lynn Bowles,the Welsh traffic reporter fromSplott,Cardiff– which often involved readinglimericksfrom listeners cut short after one or two lines, as risqué innuendo in the later lines was telegraphed.

Wake Up to Woganattracted an estimated audience of eight million in 2005.[23]That figure was surpassed in 2008, as Wogan's show held off a challenge from Radio 1 for listeners during the breakfast slot.[24]According to figures leaked to British newspapers in April 2006, Wogan was the highest-paid BBC radio presenter at that time, with an £800,000-a-year salary.[25]In an interview with Britain'sHello!magazine in its 30 May 2006 issue, Wogan confirmed this, saying that he represented good value. On 23 May 2005, he crossed BBC strikepicket linesto present his show.[26]

Wogan was forced off the air on 16 February 2007, when steam from a nearby gym set off fire alarms.[27]For 15 minutes an emergency tape played non-stop music. On returning, Wogan read out several light-hearted comments from listeners, saying that they thought he had died with his sudden disappearance and the playing of such sentimental music. On 7 September 2009, Wogan confirmed to his listeners that he would be leaving the breakfast show at the end of the year, withChris Evanstaking over.[28]The Timespublished an ode to Terry: "Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone.Terry Wogan is abandoning his microphone ", and novelistAllison Pearsoncommented: "Heard the one about the Irishman who reminded the British of what they could be at their best? His name was Terry Wogan."[1]Wogan presented his final Radio 2 breakfast show on 18 December 2009.[29]

It was announced that Wogan would return to Radio 2, beginning on 14 February 2010, to host a live weekly two-hour Sunday show on the network, featuring live musical performance and guests, between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm.[30]The show, titledWeekend Wogan,was hosted in front of a live audience in the Radio Theatre atBroadcasting Houseuntil the fourth series, where he returned to the studio.

Wogan continued to host the show until his final broadcast on Remembrance Sunday 2015, due to his declining health with cancer. It then continued with guest hosts until the end of that month, after which, regular cover showMadeley on Sundaypresented byRichard Madeleyfilled the slot temporarily.Michael Ballthen permanently took over the slot in April 2016.[31]

Television work

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Eurovision Song Contest

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In 1971, and from 1974 until 1977, Wogan provided the BBC's radio commentary for theEurovision Song Contest.He became known for his television commentary, which he handled first in 1973, again in 1978, then every year from 1980 until 2008. He co-hostedthe 1998 contestwithUlrika Jonsson,inBirmingham'sNational Indoor Arenaon 9 May. Wogan was the third person in the contest's history to combine the roles of presenter and commentator. When not on stage, he was in his private booth providing the necessary TV commentary to BBC viewers.[32]From 1977 until 1996, Wogan hosted theUK selection showeach year, returning to the job in 1998, and again from 2003 until 2008. In 1973, 1975, every year from 1977 until 1984, and again in 1994, Wogan also presented the UKEurovision Song Contest PreviewsonBBC1.

Wogan's often deadpan commentating style, which often involved humour at the expense of others, caused controversy: for example, when he referred to the hosts of the2001 contestin Denmark,Søren PilmarkandNatasja Crone Back,as "Doctor Death and the Tooth Fairy".[33]

During the presentation of the Dutchtelevotein theEurovision Song Contest 2006,Wogan called the Dutch televote presenter,Paul de Leeuw,an "eejit",as de Leeuw started to make ad lib comments, gave his mobile phone number, and generally hogged the limelight for some time before giving the Dutch votes.Chris Tarrantlater praised Wogan's acerbity.[34]

During the 2007 BBC showMaking Your Mind Up,in which the British public voted to decide their Eurovision entry, Wogan announced, wrongly, that the runner-upCyndiwas the winner. The winner was the groupScooch;according to the BBC, Wogan was provided with the correct result during the live show.[35]

In the2008 contest,the UK's entry,Andy Abraham,came last, much to Wogan's disappointment. Wogan argued that Abraham gave a better performance than the entries from Spain and Bosnia-Herzegovina.[36]Right beforethe Russian entry'sreprise, he said "… and possibly goodbye, Europe.”

On 11 August 2008, Wogan said in an interview with theRadio Timesmagazine that he was doubtful about presenting theEurovision Song Contestfor the United Kingdom again.[37]On 5 December 2008, Wogan stepped down from the role after 35 years.Graham Nortonsucceeded Wogan as BBC commentator from the2009 contestonwards.[38]

In November 2014, Wogan reviewed Norton's autobiography forThe Irish Times.[39]Describing his attitude towards the contest, he wrote that he saw it as a "sometimes foolish farce", while implying that the winner of the2014 contest,Austrian drag performerConchita Wurst,was a "freakshow".[39]After his death, his presentation of the contest was criticised for its mocking tone.[40]

Chat shows

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Wogan's first foray into TV interviewing, and indeed to British television, was in 1972 onLunchtime with WoganonITV.Later,What's On, Wogan?ran for one series in 1980 on BBC1, primarily on early Saturday evenings. In 1981 he had a chance to host a one-off chat show,Saturday Live.Among his guests on this show wereLarry Hagman,promoting the filmS.O.B.,andFrank Hall.Hagman was at the height of his fame, which gave the show a high-profile.

Soon after Wogan was given his own chat show,Wogan,which after a trial run on a midweek evening, was recommissioned for broadcast on Saturday nights from 1982 to 1984. Between 1985 and 1992, the show aired on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 pm. The series included interviews withGeorge Best,Chevy Chase,Anne Bancroft,Ronnie Barkerannouncing his retirement on the show, andDavid Ickeclaiming to be the "Son of God",to whom Wogan stated:" They're not laughing with you, they're laughing at you. "[41]

The BBC stopped an interview in 1989 with Simon Hayward, a formercaptainin theLife Guards,hours before he was due to appear on theWoganshow. Hayward insisted that he was innocent of drug-smuggling offences. The decision was taken by the then Controller of BBC1,Jonathan Powell,after protests from several MPs. The BBC was accused of censorship, and a Conservative MP,John Gorst,described the decision to ban Hayward fromWoganas "outrageous".[42]

Wogan was released from his talk show contract in 1992, after pressure from the BBC.[41]He said that the BBC also wanted his scheduling slot for the ill-fated soapEldorado.AfterEldoradotook over the 7 pm slot, Wogan briefly hosted a new weekly chat strandTerry Wogan's Friday Nightin 1993, but this series was not recommissioned.

Wogan presentedWogan Now and Then(2006), a show in which he interviewed guests from his former chat show, as well as new guests.BBC Twolaunched a new compilation series,Wogan: the Best Ofin 2015, featuring selected interview segments and music performances from Wogan's past chat series, linked by new introductions from Wogan.[43]

Children in Need

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In 1980, the BBC's charity appeal for children was first broadcast as atelethoncalledChildren in Need,with Wogan presenting alongsideSue LawleyandEsther Rantzen.[44]He campaigned extensively for the charity, and often involved himself via auctions on his radio show, or more directly by taking part in well-publicised sponsored activities.

He was reported to be the only celebrity paid for his participation in Children in Need, having received a fee every year since 1980 (£9,065 in 2005). Wogan stated that he would "quite happily do it for nothing" and that he "never asked for a fee". Wogan donated his BBC fees to the charity.[45]The BBC stated that the fee had "never been negotiated" and was paid from BBC resources rather than the Children in Need fund.

He appeared on the panel comedy showQIin the 2008 episode for Children in Need, 'Families'.

In 2008, Wogan and singerAled Jonesreleased a single "Little Drummer Boy "/" Peace on Earth",which got to number three in the UK music charts. The money raised went to BBCChildren in Need.The two recorded a second Christmas single "Silver Bells"in 2009, which was also in aid of BBC Children in Need.[46]

Wogan was the main regular presenter ofChildren in Needbetween 1980 and 2014. In November 2015, Wogan was unable to participate in the live televisedChildren in Needappeal for the first time in its 35-year history, due to poor health after a surgical procedure on his back. He did, however, make a brief appearance as part of a pre-recorded sketch.[47]He was replaced byDermot O'Leary.[48]

Other television work

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Wogan onMasterChef Livein November 2009

Wogan's television profile was boosted considerably when he became the first-ever host ofBlankety Blankin 1979. His good-humoured interaction with the contestants and lively banter with the celebrity guests went a long way to making the show a success. Among the guests who appeared most frequently and memorably during this period wereRoy Hudd,Beryl Reid,Lorraine Chaseand, in particular,Kenny Everett,who snapped Wogan's stick-like microphone in half.[citation needed]Wogan left the show after the 1983 series, just over a year before his thrice-weekly chat show commenced.

Wogan narrated the BBC television seriesStoppit and Tidyup,which was broadcast in 1987.[49]

Wogan appeared onFriday Night with Jonathan Rossfour times, between 2004 and 2009. In an appearance on the BBC programmeTop Gear,Wogan became the second-slowest guest to go around the test track as the "Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car",aSuzuki Liana.OnlyRichard Whiteleywas slower.[50]

In 2010, Wogan made a cameo appearance in the second series ofBeing Human,[51]and also guest-hosted the fourth episode of the 24th series ofNever Mind the Buzzcocks.[52]The following year, Wogan hostedWogan onWodehouseforBBC Two.[53]In 2011 he appeared as a panellist onWould I Lie To You.

On 21 September 2013, Wogan appeared as a panellist on ITV game showThrough the Keyhole.[54]In November 2013, he participated in a celebrity edition of theBBC Onegame showPointless,with celebrities includingBobby BallandEsther Rantzen,in aid ofChildren in Need.[55]

On 31 March 2014, Wogan was a guest reporter onBang Goes the Theory,on which he discussed old-age dementia.[56]From 12 to 16 May 2014, Wogan appeared on theChannel 4game showDraw It!.[57]On 10 November 2014, in the run up to that year's Children in Need telethon, Wogan guest hosted an episode ofThe One ShowwithAlex Jones.[58]He also presented a series calledTerry and Mason's Great Food Tripwith the cab driver Mason McQueen in 2015, in which the duo travelled all over Britain eating regional food.

Honours and awards

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Wogan was appointed an Honorary Officer of theOrder of the British Empire(OBE) in 1997, and later became an Honorary Knight Commander of the same order (KBE) in the2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List.After asserting his right to British citizenship and retaining his Irish citizenship that year, Wogan was officially knighted on 11 October 2005, allowing him to be called "Sir Terry".[59]On 29 May 2007, he was appointed aDeputy LieutenantofBuckinghamshire.[60]

On 15 June 2007, Wogan's home city ofLimerickhonoured him with theFreedom of the Cityat a ceremony in Limerick's Civic Hall. Because of his long absence from the city and unflattering remarks about the city in a 1980 interview, the local press carried out avox pop,which resulted in support for the award.[61]He was made an Honorary Freeman of theCity of Londonin 2009, and invited to raise the bascules ofTower Bridge.[62]

In 2004, he received an HonoraryD.Litt.degree from theUniversity of Limerick,[63]as well as a special lifetime achievement award from his native city. He received an HonoraryLL.D.degree fromLeicester Universityin 2010.[64][65]

In 1978, Wogan was the subject ofThis Is Your Life,when he was surprised byEamonn Andrewsat Broadcasting House.

Wogan was inducted into theRadio AcademyHall of Fame at a gala dinner held in his honour on 10 December 2009.[66]Wogan was announced as the Ultimate Icon of Radio 2, commemorating the station's 40th birthday. The shortlist of sixteen candidates had been published on theBBC Radio 2website, and the winner was announced live on Radio 2 during a one-off special edition ofFamily Favouritesby hostMichael Aspelon 30 September 2007. He praised his fellow nominees,the Beatles,Diana, Princess of Wales,andNelson Mandeladuring his acceptance speech, which was broadcast live onBBC Radio 2,and he choseNat King Cole's recording of "Stardust"as his iconic song of the last 40 years.[67]Wogan had chosen the song twice before as his favourite record onDesert Island Discs,and said he wanted to be buried with it.[68]

Personal life

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Wogan married Helen Joyce (1936–2024) on 24 April 1965 in her parish church, Our Lady of Refuge,Rathmines,[7]and they remained married until his death in 2016. They lived inTaplow,Buckinghamshire,[69]with another home inGascony,southwestern France. They had four children (one of whom, a daughter Vanessa, died when only a few weeks old) and five grandchildren. In 2010, Wogan described the anguish he felt on the loss of his baby daughter.[70][71]

In April 2013, Wogan attended the funeral of former British Prime MinisterMargaret Thatcherafter being invited by her family.[72]

Wogan was brought up and educated as aRoman Catholic,but became anatheistat the age of 17.[8][73][74][75]In an interview withGay ByrneonRTÉ,he said that he respected those who had "the gift of faith".[74][76]

Death

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Wogan's health declined after Christmas 2015. He did not presentChildren in Needin November 2015, citing back pain as the reason for his absence from the long-running annual show. One of his friends, FatherBrian D'Arcy,visited him during January and noticed he was seriously ill.[77]Wogan died of cancer on 31 January 2016 at his home, at the age of 77.[78]

British Prime MinisterDavid Cameronsaid that "Britain has lost a huge talent",[79]andMichael D. Higgins,thePresident of Ireland,praised Wogan's career and his frequent visits to his homeland.[80]TaoiseachEnda KennyandTánaisteJoan Burtonremembered Wogan for his role in helpingAnglo-Irish relationsduringthe Troubles.[81]D'Arcy speculated that a public funeral would be logistically difficult, as there would be too many people wanting to pay their respects.[77]

Legacy

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Memorial statue inLimerick,Ireland

After Wogan's death and his private funeral a few weeks later, a public memorial service was held on 27 September the same year. This was held atWestminster Abbey,was opened by a recording of Wogan himself, and featured a number of his celebrity friends making speeches, such asChris EvansandJoanna Lumley.The service was broadcast live onBBC Radio 2.[82]

In February 2016, a memorial montage was aired as part of theUnited Kingdom's selection show for the2016 Eurovision Song contest,Eurovision: You Decide.During that year's contest inStockholm,Graham Nortonasked UK viewers during his commentary to "raise a glass" for Wogan before the ninth song of the contest was performed; this honour has continued every year since.

In the run-up to the annual telethon forChildren in Need,the BBC held a special concert atThe Royal Albert Hall,namedChildren in Need Rocks (for Terry).Unlike previous CiN Rock concerts, the acts performing were specially selected by the BBC and Wogan's friends, as they were synonymous with his career. Performers includedKatie Melua,whom he championed during his time as a DJ on Radio 2;Olly Murs,who performed Wogan's favouriteswingclassics;Eva Cassidy,who posthumouslyperformed over video-tapewithShaun Escofferyduetting live in the studio on the song "Over the Rainbow";andMichael BallandAlfie BoecoveringThe Floral Dance,a song which Wogan once covered himself.[83]

On 16 November 2016, the BBC renamed BBC Western House, home ofBBC Radio 2,in his memory, to BBCWogan House.[84]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Note(s)
1964–1965 Jackpot Presenter Wogan's first television work.
1971, 1974–1977 Eurovision Song Contest Presenter Radio coverage
1972–1973 Lunchtime with Wogan Presenter
1973–1979 Come Dancing Presenter
1973, 1978, 1980–2008 Eurovision Song Contest Presenter UK television commentary (excluding the semi-finals, 2004–2008)
1973, 1975, 1977–1984, 1994 Eurovision Song Contest Previews Presenter
1974 Castlebar Song Contest Presenter
1975 Disco Quiz Chairman BBC1 Sunday afternoon pop music quiz with team captain'sTim RiceandRoger Scott[85]
1977–1995, 2003 A Song for Europe Presenter
1977 Ask a silly Answer[86] Presenter For Southern Television, 14 April – 19 May 1977; Six episodes. Panel includes Graeme Garden, Alfred Marks, Willie Rushton, and Spike Milligan.
1979–1983 Blankety Blank Presenter 95 episodes
1980–2014, 2015 Children in Need Main presenter Telethon presenter, with various co-presenters until 2014.
With a short voiceover and a small appearance in 2015.
1981 You Must Be Joking! Presenter[87] Gameshow, where two contrasting teams of 25 are pitted against each other; 10 episodes
1982–1992 Wogan Presenter British television chat show
1982 Wogan's Guide to the BBC[88] Presenter Behind the scenes at the BBC.
1988 Stoppit and Tidyup Narrator
1991–2001 Auntie's Bloomers Presenter
1994–1995 Do the Right Thing Presenter Gameshow with interactive fiction
1996, 1998 The Great British Song Contest Presenter
1997, 2013 Room 101 Guest
1998 Eurovision Song Contest 1998 Presenter WithUlrika Jonsson
1998 Wogans Web Presenter 11 May to 3 June 1998, with his Radio 2 producerPaul Walters.
1999–2008 Points of View Presenter
2003–2004 The Terry and Gaby Show Presenter WithGaby Roslin
2004–2007 Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up Presenter With various co-presenters
2006 Blankety BlankDVD Game Presenter Returned to Blankety Blank for a special DVD edition
2008 Eurovision: Your Decision Presenter WithClaudia Winkleman
QI Panellist Series F Episode 1 "Families" –Children in Needspecial
2008–2010 Wogan's Perfect Recall Presenter
2014 Secrets of the Body Clock[89]
2014 The One Show Guest presenter 1 episode
2015 Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Presenter Documentary series, Wogan's final Television Work

Radio

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Year Title Note(s)
1966 Midday Spin Wogan's first radio work for the BBC. Broadcast on TheLight Programme.
1967 Housewives Choice Guest host for a week in April 1967.
1967–69 Late Night Extra Broadcast onBBC Radio 1.
1969 The Jimmy Young Show Stand-in while Young was on holiday in July 1969. Broadcast on Radio 1.
1969–72 Weekday afternoons 3-5pm, broadcast on BBC Radios 1 and 2.
1972–84 The Terry Wogan Show First stint onThe Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
1974–75 Wogan's World Wogan's first chat show, broadcast onBBC Radio 4.
1993–2009 Wake Up To Wogan Second stint on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
1997–2015 Proms in the Park Host
2010–15 Weekend Wogan Wogan's final radio work.

Bibliography

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Biography

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  • Is It Me?(BBC Books,2000)ISBN9781446416938
  • Mustn't Grumble(Orion,2006)ISBN9781409105893

Fiction

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General non-fiction

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Travel

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See also

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References

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