Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? BBC Director-General Tim Davie called Turnbull "a much-loved and respected broadcaster and journalist - not just by viewers but by all those lucky enough to have worked with him". These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. On his last BBC Breakfast show, Turnbull himself talked about some of the moments he remembered most. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 2023 here we come First of all, the whole team at the Trust Board would like to wish you a very happy and prosperous 2023! Comments have been closed on this article. Hardy, who was in New Zealand, cried as she paid tribute to her friend, calling Turnbull "such a gentleman, such a mentor". You cant let this disease get on top of you. The former player, who began his career at Ipswich Town and has also moved to Suffolk, said he had been to visit him over the past five years with his wife and daughters. Proporcion a los oyentes en lnea comentarios sobre el juego mientras apoyaba a Wycombe Wanderers FC. [5] In 1997, Turnbull moved back to the UK and became one of the main presenters on BBC News 24, appearing alongside Valerie Sanderson. Matt Bloomfield told the PA news agency of Turnbull: Bill was just one of those real special men who I was lucky enough to get to know. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football. He was obviously at the top of his game as a professional and just a real, real special human to get to know. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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Bill Turnbull had been a fan of the Wycombe Wanderers for more than 20 years, Bill Turnbull became a regular fixture at Adams Park, Manager Gareth Ainsworth said everybody at the club "thought he was going to be around forever", Ainsworth said Turnbull would "would make you feel a million dollars", Former Wycombe Wanderers captain Matt Bloomfield said he was inspired to do a sports media degree after commentating with the broadcaster, Bloomfield said he was " just one of the best men you could wish to meet", Co-commentator Phil Catchpole said Turnbull did "all the things that commentators shouldn't do - but he got away with it because he was Bill", Phil Catchpole said it was "brilliant to have someone of Bill's stature and ability to help" when he retrained as a journalist, In 2016, Turnbull was allowed to give a team talk before a match against Exeter City - they won the game 1-0. It came out every day when he was a reporter on this programme. Even up in Macclesfield, he'd still come to games and give referees a hard time. Howard played at No. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. READ MORE: 'We will miss you so much' - BBC Breakfast host and Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull passes away. She spoke of their relationship, saying: "We never bickered in 30 years of friendship", and said she would remember them "laughing so much we couldn't really keep control of our faces and then we realised we were on television - we laughed a lot". @ Twitter ; ; English Available. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. He said inspiring men to get tested for the illness by publicly revealing his own diagnosis was the "one useful thing" he had done in his life, admitting he was "cross with myself" for the pride he had felt at not visiting a GP in four years. He found out about his prostate cancer during filming. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. After his cancer diagnosis was made public, he fronted a documentary for Channel 4 called Bill Turnbull: Staying Alive, in which he explored the use of cannabis oil for medicinal purposes. Bill Turnbull (Classic. Encuentra fotos de stock de Malcolm Gay e imgenes editoriales de noticias en Getty Images. "He was always at games when he could be, texting me after games, ringing me after games, I was lucky to have him in my life.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Im devastated and I think I have got the same feelings as others, and that I should have called him the day before. We will miss you so much. Stayt added that Turnbull "didn't take himself too seriously". Then when I got to know him more, he invited my wife and my children, we went around for lunch a few times. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. This is your club.@billtu had some poignant words for the #Chairboys fans ahead of kick-off. [28] In 2013, he appeared in an episode of Room 101 and in 2016, he was a contestant in a celebrity episode of The Chase. His family added: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31 August.". Bill Turnbull was in the press area when Wycombe defeated Oxford United at Wembley Stadium in League One (screengrab from @gbroughton87 on Twitter). It's just such sad news that he's been taken too soon. (1 page) HP10 9TY. ", He added: "And there was a moment where I actually wore a sweater made from dog hair with a bow on the front. So many happy memories sat alongside him talking about our beloved #Chairboys #RIPBillTurnbull pic.twitter.com/IxJoBxDoDu. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. Turnbull was a favourite with viewers on BBC Breakfast thanks to his gentle presenting style, which was well suited to early morning broadcasting. Friends and colleagues of former BBC broadcaster Bill Turnbull have paid tribute to him at his funeral service. [22], Turnbull also appeared in an episode of the game show School's Out broadcast on BBC One on 11 August 2007. He said Turnbull "chanted all the way through the game". . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 8 for Wycombe, and was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago and died at the age much too young of 66, says Bill, who paid a moving tribute [pictured below] before the former Blues midfielders son and grandson joined him on the pitch ahead of the Wanderers clash with Southend United. It will now be arranged for a later date, the club said. company number 02653887. Bill would be so unassuming despite his TV presence, and would also be seen after the game in the queue at the real ale bar in the Vere/Caledonian Suite, for a swift drink before heading home.Bill was given the honour of being present at Wembley for the July 2020 play Off Final to watch the Chairboys beat Oxford and secure promotion to the Championship in what is probably the Clubs finest moment, to date. Everywhere I go people say how are you? and they seem interested and concerned, which is wonderful and helps. He even once gave the team talk. Read our. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can So, hes played a massive role in my time at Wycombe Wanderers and he was an absolute gentleman, and just one of the best men you could wish to meet, and Im just so grateful that I got to know him so well over a number of years.. ", Another former Breakfast colleague, Channel 4 presenter Steph McGovern, posted she was "absolutely gutted", and said: "I learnt so much from him. Bill has been a long term supporter of both the Club and the Trust and we have lost a true friend. [13], In March 2016, he began presenting the daytime BBC One quiz show Think Tank. Wycombes players will wear black armbands in their match away at Fleetwood Town on September 3 in honour of the former presenter and journalist. In January 2008, he appeared on Celebrity Mastermind. Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more than 20 years. We were saddened to learn that Russell Clark passed away on 4th January at the age of just 60, having been admitted into a local. The 66-year-old passed away in the early hours of August 31 this year after battling prostate cancer for nearly five years. [12] He presented his last episode, with Louise Minchin, on 26 February 2016. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. His connection with the club continued throughout his illness and on news of his death at his home in Suffolk, the club said: "Wycombe Wanderers mourns the passing of an incredibly wonderful man and passionate supporter of our football club. ", "BBC One Celebrity Mastermind, 2007/08, Episode 2", "The Wedding of River Song Previewed | Doctor Who TV", "Bill Turnbull The Chase: Celebrity Special | TVmaze", "Bill Turnbull and Susanna Reid to reunite on Good Morning Britain", "BBC Two Richard Osman's House of Games, Series 5, Week 10: Wednesday", "Bill Turnbull: TV presenter and journalist dies aged 66", "Bill Turnbull's legacy inspires opponents of Sizewell C to 'fight on', "BBC Breakfast presenter receives honorary degree", "Bill Turnbull was an adored broadcaster but his other great love was bees", "Bill Turnbull reveals he has prostate cancer in poignant interview", "Bill Turnbull: Former BBC Breakfast presenter dies aged 66", "Bill Turnbull: Wycombe Wanderers name gantry after broadcaster", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Turnbull&oldid=1122468418, This page was last edited on 17 November 2022, at 19:04. He was funny; he was a brilliant journalist. . If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to What made him so famous? We all loved him.". After that his family became season ticket holders. [34][35], Turnbull was a fan of Wycombe Wanderers F.C.,[36] for which he commentated on home games for online listeners. Club director Trevor Stroud said: "He was part of the fabric of the club. Ainsworth climbed up to an executive box where the broadcaster was a guest of the former chairman Andrew Howard. Scegli tra immagini premium su Malcolm Gay della migliore qualit. Read about our approach to external linking. BBC BREAKFAST fans were thrilled to see Bill Turnbull on their screens this week discussing a momentous win for Wycombe Wanderers. You're focussed solely on what is going on on the pitch and whether its going well or going badlyyou just forget about everything else for a while. He was just a real, real good person, a massive supporter, our most famous supporter, one of our biggest supporters and friend of the club. Former BBC Breakfast host and life-long Wycombe Wanderers fan, Bill Turnbull, has died at the age of 66. The much-loved presenter, who fronted the show for 15 years between 2001 to 2016, passed away on Wednesday, August 31 following a brave battle with prostate cancer. Bill Turnbull: BBC Breakfast and Classic FM presenter dies after prostate cancer battle . The presenters recalled how the 66-year-old loved Wycombe Wanderers Football Club before sharing a sweet tribute the club had displayed for him during Saturday's match. This galvanised Wycombe as Oxford began to take control of the contest, and to this day, Ainsworth has credited his substitutes, and Bill, for playing their part in helping the Light and Dark Blue Army get promoted that day. 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This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's His association started in 2001 when he was living nearby in Beaconsfield and saw the Chairboys get to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. In addition, Turnbull enjoyed long-distance running, having competed in the London Marathon on a number of occasions, and the Great North Run on 5 October 2008. It was alright but it was very, very warm and I just couldn't get the stuff off me for weeks afterwards.". We had just beaten Burton 3-0 [on the opening day], and he was really chuffed.. The Bill Turnbull Gantry unveiled. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. His rallying cry was heard by the Wanderers bench as unused substitutes in David Stockdale and Josh Parker sang back. The clubs head of media and marketing, Matt Cecil, also said in the segment: He just attracted warmth and people would come up to him and ask how he was along if they could have a photo. And we had some cracking arguments about how you should pronounce words like 'poor'. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. In the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings, Turnbull anchored Breakfast's coverage live from King's Cross railway station. 'Fire safety' concerns at Bucks care home rated 'requires improvement', Fraudster who fled to Berlin to avoid jail 'believed to have died', In pictures: Princess of Wales visits Luton nursery, Zelensky says fatal crash was consequence of war, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged. Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more than 20 years. 'Fire safety' concerns at Bucks care home rated 'requires improvement', Fraudster who fled to Berlin to avoid jail 'believed to have died', In pictures: Princess of Wales visits Luton nursery, Zelensky calls fatal crash a consequence of war, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, Arizona town with no water using rain to flush toilets. He was a lifelong fan of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club and regularly gave commentary for online games. Former Wanderers captain, Matt Bloomfield, who lives in Suffolk as did Bill for the final few years of his life, added: I live in Felixstowe which is about 45 minutes from where Bill lived. contact the editor here. Wanderers won the final 2-1 with Joe Jacobson scoring the decisive goal via the penalty spot with 11 minutes left. [10], In 2015, he began narrating the CBBC sketch comedy series Class Dismissed, also appearing in a cameo as himself in episode 12. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Wycombe relegation from Championship confirmed despite win at Boro, Presenter fears nulcear plant will cause devastation, Zelensky says fatal crash was consequence of war, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged, Maximum two drinks a week, Canada guidance advises, Santos denies taking money from dying dog GoFundMe, Celebrities who say their children will get no inheritance, US town with no water using rain to flush toilets, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe, City asks Madonna if it can borrow her painting. "He was all for the club, he was just a fantastic supporter. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. "We say it was unexpected because it was - he was such a fighter and such a great character," he said. Bloomfield added that having the former BBC Breakfast presenter as an avid and long-term supporter of the club meant everything. I did my first ever shift with him on Breakfast.". He will be sorely missed here and he has left a real legacy, particularly on my career and for those around me. He presented BBC News 24 and BBC Radio 5 Live before taking on his most notable role as one of the main presenters of BBC Breakfast, a position he held for fifteen years between 2001 and 2016. "He was just so humble, he had a quick wit about him and made you feel comfortable in his company and the lads were just drawn to him and warmed to him straight away. A great man, broadcaster, wit and friend. "He just wanted to be involved with the club at any level, the team, the fans, anything he could do for the club he would do it.". Matt Bloomfield told the PA news agency of Turnbull: Bill was just one of those real special men who I was lucky enough to get to know. [23] In September 2007, he appeared on the celebrity version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? "It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease," they said, calling him a "wonderful husband and father to his three children" and a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan and "an ever-aspiring beekeeper". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The much-loved presenter, who fronted the show for 15 years between 2001 to 2016, passed away on Wednesday, August 31 following a brave battle with prostate cancer. BBC Breakfast dedicated their most recent programme to celebrating the life of Wycombe Wanderers fan and former presenter, Bill Turnbull. The showpiece, which was played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, saw the Adams Park side take on M40 rivals Oxford United for a place in the 2020/21 Championship season. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. "Bill will always be remembered with a smile on his face.". His standing within the BBC and the career that he led, and the aura, just the aura that he had about him, and when he visited us he led a team building, a team development day a year or two ago, and he just had the lads in his hand, he could just conduct the audience however he wanted, he was just a special man who just had this presence and aura, and it meant as much to him to spend the day with the squad as it did for the squad to spend the day with him. "We've had some brilliant times with him here at Wycombe.". Memories of BBC presenter Bill Turnbull. The showpiece, which was played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, saw the Adams Park side take on M40 rivals Oxford United for a place in the 2020/21 Championship season. He also appeared alongside Lee Mack and Louie Spence on Would I Lie To You? His hobbies included beekeeping, chickens and dancing. He became the main weekday presenter of Breakfast in 2008, rejoining Williams and replacing Dermot Murnaghan. "But perhaps what they forgot was what a bloody good journalist he was. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. "He was so humble. READ MORE: Live Updates: Transfer Deadline Day activity and tributes to Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull. One thing Im not going to let it do is get me down because then it wins. Then when I got to know him more, he invited my wife and my children, we went around for lunch a few times. The former BBC Breakfast host, who died last month, commentated on Chairboys' fixtures from the gantry at the back of the Frank Adams Stand, until club commentary relocated to the press box. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Love Island Bucks contestants: Where are they now? Memories of broadcaster Bill Turnbull, who has died at the age of 66. ! It's the most common cancer in men in the UK - an ageing population means more men are developing and dying from the disease, 40,000 new cases are diagnosed and around 11,000 men die from it each year, It can develop slowly over years and many men have no symptoms, Noticeable symptoms include needing to urinate more often and weak flow, There is no single test for prostate cancer - a blood test, biopsies and physical examinations are all used. [6], Turnbull joined the BBC Breakfast team in 2001 as a weekend presenter, presenting with Sian Williams initially and then later with Sarah Montague, Mishal Husain and Susanna Reid. Bill Turnbull (left) passed away on August 31 aged 66 following a brave battle with prostate cancer. "Once you fall in love with this club, you can't get away from it. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries described "an incredibly sad loss of a broadcasting legend", praising his "special charm and wit" and his tireless work to raise awareness about prostate cancer. As well as assisting in the commentary box, Bill would often be seen watching games home and away, sometimes with his son Henry. [21] In November 2006, he appeared alongside fellow BBC News presenters in a performance for Children in Need that Jan Moir, writing for The Telegraph, described as "charisma-free", adding that although Turnbull dressed up like James Bond, he looked like a "dodgy sommelier". Numerous tributes have been made to the late presenter who passed away on August 31 (BBC Breakfast). He began his career working for radio stations including Radio Clyde and BBC Radio 4 's Today. Bill Turnbull had been a fan of the Wycombe Wanderers for more than 20 years Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more. His former colleagues Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt, who were presenting Thursday's programme, paid an emotional tribute just after the news was announced. "He got to have a go at the refs, he got to get excited - all the things that commentators shouldn't do - but he got away with it because he was Bill and he loved the club and the fans and the club loved him," he says. The manager also recalls his own "Pat Cash moment" last April following the club's win over Sheffield Wednesday, the last home game Turnbull was able to get to. In a pre-match tribute, stadium announcer Phil Catchpole revealed that the gantry would be christened the "Bill Turnbull Gantry" because he "loved the view . He loved this programme and he loved serving you, the audience," she said. In 2016, he joined Classic FM as a presenter - and he also commentated on matches at his beloved Wycombe Wanderers. READ MORE: WATCH: When Bill Turnbull sang at an empty Wembley Stadium to get behind Wycombe Wanderers. He once told the club: "You could call us glory-hangers, except that there wasn't a lot of glory to be had. We were just so lucky to have him as a friend of the club, as a supporter of the club, and as a personal friend. Following this monumental match, the team played in the Championship for the first time but were relegated back to League One at the end of the season. [14] Beginning in April 2016, he presented his own radio show on Classic FM. [15][16] In July 2016, Turnbull narrated another CBBC mockumentary comedy series based on Paignton Zoo called The Zoo, broadcast on CBBC in 2017. Those watching said they could hear his vocal support! Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. 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We would spend the whole day with them and they were lovely people. Registered Footage has emerged of the late Bill Turnbull cheering on Wycombe Wanderers 2020 League One play-off final triumph at an empty Wembley Stadium. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth pays tribute to former #BBCBreakfast presenter Bill Turnbull who was a lifelong fan of the clubhttps://t.co/1yYzfQb9wI pic.twitter.com/LlrHhgzzDj. The show aired from 10:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. "He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues and messages from people wishing him luck. Read about our approach to external linking. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. In a pre-match tribute, stadium announcer Phil Catchpole revealed that the gantry would be christened the "Bill Turnbull Gantry" because he "loved the view up there". 2023 BBC. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. With your help, we can stop prostate cancer ending men's lives too soon. Wycombe Wanderers Trust hosted an online event starring Bill Turnbull, Martin O'Neill and Gareth Ainsworth in December 2020. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. [25], In 2009, he took part in the BBC series Around the World in 80 Days with Breakfast colleague Louise Minchin for Children in Need, travelling from Mongolia, through Russia and South Korea, before crossing the Pacific on a container ship and landing in California. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. calling him a "wonderful husband and father to his three children" and a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan . From friends as well, and people Ive never met. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. [3], Turnbull's career began at Scottish local station Radio Clyde in 1978; he later freelanced for a number of years in the US. Former captain, Matt Bloomfield, said he was inspired to do a sports media degree after commentating with the broadcaster during a spell of injury in 2008 and the pair became friends. Moving the broadcasts back, it added that naming it The Bill Turnbull Gantry "seemed the perfect fit". You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. [31], Turnbull married Sarah McCombie in March 1988 in the London Borough of Hackney. And a club at the forefront of raising vital awareness are last Saturdays visitors,who are proudly sporting Prostate Cancer UK on their shirtsthis term. BBC Radio 4's Today programme presenter Nick Robinson described Turnbull as "a very, very dear friend and an extraordinary broadcaster. Chairboys! to get urge Gareth Ainsworths men, acting as a cheerleader in the press area at the home of English football. Please report any comments that break our rules. We smuggled Bill into Wembley in 2020 as a 'media assistant'. Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. ", "There was a warmth to his broadcasting which people who watch Breakfast television every day knew," he said. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football club and on many occasions commentated and was seen at their matches at Adams Park. His death has caused the Chairboyscommunity to come together to mourn, grieve and celebrate the achievements of the much-loved journalist. READ MORE: 'We will miss you so much' - BBC Breakfast host and Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull passes away. [17], Turnbull was guest presenter of three episodes of The One Show during 2016, alongside Alex Jones. 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