Fred Housego
Fred Housego (born 25 October 1944,
Early life and career
Housego was educated at
Mastermind
In 1980 Housego won a series of
In 1981 Housego took part in the international version of Mastermind in
Television and radio
Housego's specialist subject in the final of Mastermind was '
However it is radio where Housego has spent most of his broadcasting career, and he became the host of an all-night radio phone-in show, in London, on LBC for many years during the 1990s.[2] He also presented an LBC series about radio comedy during the same period. More recently he has been heard on BBC Radio 4 presenting a documentary and on various Radio 4 panel games and quizzes such as Who Goes There? (2000). He has also appeared on Start the Week and as a contestant on Round Britain Quiz on BBC Radio 4.
He was the 'phone a friend' of
Housego was the Pye TV Personality of the Year in 1981 and spoke to the Oxford and Cambridge Unions. He is a keen West Ham United supporter and has made several appearances at the ground during half-time presenting awards.[citation needed]
Personal life
Housego lives with his wife, Pat, in
Publication
Housego has written a book entitled London: a portrait of Britain's historic capital, which was published by
References
- ^ "On this day: Mary Queen of Scots death sentence announced, Coal mines closure protest". The Scotsman. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ a b de Garis, Kirsty (9 February 2003). "What happened next?". The Observer. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ "Take our Mastermind quiz". BBC News. 7 July 2003. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ a b Wareing, Rachel (22 October 2007). "Mastermind Fred's specialist subject is dieting". The Argus (Brighton). Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ISBN 9781625163684. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- Come on Down! The Game Show Story". ITV1. 17 August 2014.)
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External links
- Fred Housego at IMDb