Ted Moult
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Erudite farmer who became something of a cult figure through his appearances on quiz shows (Half Man Half Biscuit even wrote a song about him, and there is no greater "cult" accolade than that). Also popularised the "Pick Your Own" fruit farm and was for several years the star of advertisements for Everest double glazing. | Erudite farmer who became something of a cult figure through his appearances on quiz shows (Half Man Half Biscuit even wrote a song about him, and there is no greater "cult" accolade than that). Also popularised the "Pick Your Own" fruit farm and was for several years the star of advertisements for Everest double glazing. | ||
| + | He took his own life following a period of depression on 3 September 1986. | ||
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Revision as of 11:24, 2 October 2007
Shows
Ask Me Another (panellist)
Brain of Britain (contestant)
(Calendar) Countdown (regular Dictionary Corner guest)
Treble Chance (panellist)
Biography
Erudite farmer who became something of a cult figure through his appearances on quiz shows (Half Man Half Biscuit even wrote a song about him, and there is no greater "cult" accolade than that). Also popularised the "Pick Your Own" fruit farm and was for several years the star of advertisements for Everest double glazing. He took his own life following a period of depression on 3 September 1986.
Web links
His gravestone, for those who are interested in such things.
