Biography

Jeremy Beadle was born on April 12, 1948 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Ultra Quiz (1983), Eureka (1982) and Beadle's About (1986). He was married to Susan (Sue) Maria Marshall. He died on January 30, 2008 in Westminster, London, England, UK.

Prankster

Suffered from Poland's Syndrome, which stunted the growth of his right hand during childhood.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Broadcasting and to Charity. He is made an MBE for his charity work, especially for the Foundation for Children with Leukaemia. He had raised £10 million for charities in as many years.

Used to present "Nightline", a late-night phone-in programme on LBC (London Broadcasting Company, a commercial radio station), using the name Jeremy James Antony Gibson Beedlebum.

He was a fan of football and supported Arsenal.

His favorite songs were "Skinnamarink" by Bob McGrath, "The Living Years" by Mike (Mike Rutherford) & The Mechanics, "Stand By Me" by John Lennon, "Forever Young" by Joan Baez, "Sweet Old World" by Lucinda Williams, "I Believe In You" by Don Williams, "Winterwood" by Don McLean, "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen, "Best Thing That Ever Happened" by 'Gladys Knight' & The Pips and "Who Wants To Live Forever" by Queen. (Source: BBC Radio 2 "Tracks of My Years").

On being awarded an MBE in 2001 for charity: As a person who has spent many years surprising people this is one of my greatest surprises - this time it's on me. I believe charity is the rent we pay on earth. It has been a privilege to work alongside the kindest people helping those in need.