Sadness as comedy icon and popular wildlife presenter, Bill Oddie, dies
By David Kessen
Published 27th Jul 2026, 10:31 BST
Comedy legend was also known as a bird watcher
Comedy legend Bill Oddie has died aged 85, his agent has announced.
Bill made his name in the 1970s as one third of the television comedy act The Goodies, alongside Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
Their show, originally on the BBC, but later switching to ITV, was one of the most popular comedies of its time.
After the show finished, he went onto to become well known as a wildlife presenter, hosting the show Springwatch for many years.