Bill Oddie
Broadcaster · Comedian · Naturalist
Bill Oddie was a British broadcaster, comedian and naturalist who first became widely known as a member of the comedy trio The Goodies before developing a second major career in wildlife broadcasting. He presented programmes including Birding with Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Springwatch and Autumnwatch, and was appointed OBE in 2003 for services to wildlife conservation. [5]
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Career and work
Oddie first became prominent in British comedy through I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again and then as one of The Goodies alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden. The Goodies ran from 1970 to 1982 and combined sketch comedy, visual humour and music; Oddie also wrote and performed many of the group’s songs. [5]
A lifelong birdwatcher, he later developed a second major career as a wildlife broadcaster. He presented programmes including Birding with Bill Oddie and Bill Oddie Goes Wild, and helped establish the BBC’s Springwatch and Autumnwatch. He also wrote books about birds and wildlife and was appointed OBE in 2003 for services to wildlife conservation. [5]
What has been publicly discussed
“It would be silly to pretend my mind is at rest.”
— Bill Oddie [1]
