Biography
Francis Joseph Bough (; 15 January 1933 β 21 October 2020) was an English television presenter. He was best known as the host of BBC sports and current affairs shows including Grandstand, Nationwide and Breakfast Time, which he launched alongside Selina Scott and Nick Ross.
Over his broadcasting career, Bough became known for his smooth, relaxed and professional approach to live broadcasts, once being described as "the most unassailable performer on British television". In 1987, Michael Parkinson said, "If my life depended on the smooth handling of a TV show, Bough would be my first choice to be in charge." In 1988, Bough was sacked by the BBC following revelations that he had taken cocaine and used prostitutes. He later presented programmes on London Weekend Television, ITV, Sky TV and on LBC radio in London before his retirement in 1998.
Filmography
all 15
self 13
TV Shows 9
Movies 6
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace (2023)
Maiden (2019)
The Battle for Britain's Breakfast (2014)
Trials and Tribulations (2008)
The Prince and the Pretender (1996)
Shooting Stars (1993)
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Cluedo (1990)
Drive Carefully, Darling (1975)
Nationwide (1969)
Lulu's Back in Town (1968)
Cilla (1968)
Match of the Day (1964)
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1961)
Grandstand (1958)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1933-01-15
Deathday2020-10-21 (87 years old)
Birth PlaceFenton, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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