TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
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- ▪Yet it was never fame that he valued.Advertisement“Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment.
- ▪That’s all to the good because I fear so many people wear earphones for their phones and music players that increasingly they miss out on everyday joys like birdsong.“My plea to people would be to ‘go naked’ occasionally – take off those ea
- ▪You may not realise how precious it is until it’s gone.”The Telegraph, UKGet the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:48:05 +1000 |
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