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Frank Bough
Fenton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Frank Bough became known as one of the BBC's most accomplished presenters, equally able to cover sport, entertainment and politics. He was educated at Oswestry Boys' School and Me…
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Frank Bough became known as one of the BBC's most accomplished presenters, equally able to cover sport, entertainment and politics. He was educated at Oswestry Boys' School and Merton College, Oxford. He undertook national service in the Royal Tank Regiment. He was encouraged to become a broadcaster by Gerald Sinstadt, Bough joined the BBC's regional news in Newcastle and within a couple of years had moved down to London, first making his name on national television as a BBC sports commentator. He became a stalwart presenter on BBC television from the 1960s until the 1980s, hosting many of the corporation's most popular shows, including Grandstand (1958), Nationwide (1969) and Breakfast Time (1983). In 1988 he was exposed by a UK tabloid newspaper as a cocaine user who enjoyed cross-dressing, sadomasochism and brothels. He expressed regrets about his lifestyle in subsequent interviews and his wife Nesta remained supportive, but these revelations caused considerable embarrassment and ended his long career at the BBC.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2024
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2023
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2019
Maiden
Movie Himself (archive footage)
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2014
The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
Movie Self
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2008
Trials and Tribulations
Movie (archive footage)
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1995
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Movie Self (Archive Footage)
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1993
Shooting Stars
TV show Self
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1990
Have I Got News for You
TV show Self
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1990
The Word
TV show
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1990
Cluedo
TV show Himself
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1983
Breakfast Time
TV show
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1972
Sykes
TV show Self
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1969
Nationwide
TV show
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1969
Holiday
TV show
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1968
Sportsnight
TV show
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1968
Cilla
TV show Self
More credits
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1964
Match of the Day
TV show Commentator
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1961
Morecambe & Wise
TV show Self
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1958
Grandstand
TV show
