Biography

Bill Grundy was born on February 20, 1923 in Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK. He was a producer and actor, known for World in Action (1963), All Our Yesterdays (1960) and The Headliners (1964). He was married to Jane Nicholson. He died on February 9, 1993 in Marple, Cheshire, England, UK.

Conducted the legendary interview with The Sex Pistols in 1976 on the Today show. The Pistols were swearing and some people felt that he goaded them during the interview. It is remembered as a landmark in British TV history.

He initiated 'The Flower of Gloster' series as he was concerned about the neglect and decline of the river canals at that point in time and wanted to spark interest in their potential.

His son, Tim Grundy, was also a radio and television presenter.

Go ahead. You've got five more seconds. Say something outrageous. (His infamous last words to the Sex Pistols, December 1976, "Today Programme." The Pistols obliged him, and the ensuing ruckus cost him his job.)