Patrick Moore
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Shows
Dealing with Daniels (panellist)
Face the Music (panellist)
Gamesmaster (as the Gamesmaster)
Just a Minute (panellist)
Biography
Veteran astronomer, broadcaster and percussionist, most famous for hosting The Sky At Night since 1957, which is such an incredibly long time that we don't even need to exaggerate it. It even got him into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest unbroken run as host of a regular TV show.
Trivia
He is also famous for wearing a monocle, and he still writes his books on a manual typewriter.
Moore was apparently the first ever personality to swallow a fly live on television. On an early edition of 'The Sky At Night', he had just opened his mouth to make some important announcement when the fly flew in and then, according to the director, Moore had a look of glazed horror on his face, after which he gave a strangled gulp and carried on. Moore's mother apparently later told her son, "It was nasty for you, but so much worse for the fly", which seemed to sum it up quite neatly.
Books / Tapes
To be added.
Contact
International Artistes Limited, 4th Floor, Holborn Hall, 193-197 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BD
