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Bill Oddie(1941-2026)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Composer
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Bill Oddie
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Bill Oddie was born on 7 July 1941 in Littleborough, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for The Goodies (1970), George and the Dragon (2004) and Doctor in the House (1969). He was married to Laura Beaumont and Jeanne N. Hart. He died on 25 July 2026.
BornJuly 7, 1941
DiedJuly 25, 2026(85)
BornJuly 7, 1941
DiedJuly 25, 2026(85)
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    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
The Goodies
7.7
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
George and the Dragon (2004)
George and the Dragon
5.6
  • Odo
  • 2004
Ernest Clark, Geoffrey Davies, and Robin Nedwell in Doctor in the House (1969)
Doctor in the House
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer
Bill Oddie in From the Top (1985)
From the Top
4.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire in Animal Show (1994)
    Animal Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1994–2000
  • Doctor at the Top (1991)
    Doctor at the Top
    6.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1991
  • The Bubblegum Brigade (1989)
    The Bubblegum Brigade
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1989
  • Dramarama (1983)
    Dramarama
    6.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1988
  • Tickle on the Tum (1984)
    Tickle on the Tum
    6.2
    TV Series
    • story by
    • 1988
  • Bill Oddie in From the Top (1985)
    From the Top
    4.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1985–1986
  • Bruce Boa, Carmen Du Sautoy, Christopher Godwin, and Barrie Rutter in Astronauts (1981)
    Astronauts
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1981–1983
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
    The Goodies
    7.7
    TV Series
    • creator
    • written by
    • writer ...
    • 1970–1982
  • The Twenty-First Century Show
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1979
  • Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976)
    Pleasure at Her Majesty's
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1976
  • Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett in The Two Ronnies (1971)
    The Two Ronnies
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1973
  • Benny Hill in A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958)
    A Christmas Night with the Stars
    5.9
    TV Series
    • script: The Goodies
    • 1972
  • Doctor in Charge (1972)
    Doctor in Charge
    7.4
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1972
  • Engelbert with the Young Generation (1972)
    Engelbert with the Young Generation
    8.2
    TV Series
    • written by ("The Goodies" segment)
    • 1972
  • Doctor at Large (1971)
    Doctor at Large
    7.0
    TV Series
    • by
    • written by
    • 1971

Actor

  • The Keith Lemon Sketch Show (2015)
    The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Ed Sheeran Watcher
    • 2015
  • Panasonic Lumix FZ72 (2013)
    Panasonic Lumix FZ72
    Video
    • 2013
  • Ronni Ancona & Co. (2007)
    Ronni Ancona & Co.
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Special Guest
    • 2007
  • Dani Harmer and Craig Roberts in The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002)
    The Story of Tracy Beaker
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Bill Oddie
    • 2004
  • George and the Dragon (2004)
    George and the Dragon
    5.6
    • Odo
    • 2004
  • Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures (1999)
    Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures
    8.0
    Podcast Series
    • Red Jasper (voice)
    • 2003
  • Fun at the Funeral Parlour (2001)
    Fun at the Funeral Parlour
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Bill Oddie
    • 2001
  • Magic Morris (1999)
    Magic Morris
    TV Movie
    • 1999
  • Adam's Family Tree
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Salvador Griffiths
    • 1997
  • The Willows in Winter (1996)
    The Willows in Winter
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Sweep (voice)
    • 1996
  • The Detectives (1993)
    The Detectives
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Professor Rose
    • 1995
  • Christina Applegate, David Faustino, Katey Sagal, and Ed O'Neill in Married... with Children (1987)
    Married... with Children
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Winston
    • 1992
  • Titmuss Regained (1991)
    Titmuss Regained
    7.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Hector Bolitho Jones
    • 1991
  • Jackanory (1965)
    Jackanory
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Storyteller
    • 1983–1991
  • Asterix and the Big Fight (1989)
    Asterix and the Big Fight
    6.4
    • Asterix (voice: English version)
    • 1989

Composer

  • Bill Oddie in From the Top (1985)
    From the Top
    4.9
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1985–1986
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
    The Goodies
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1970–1982

Videos2

The Goodies: The Goodies ...At Last the 40th Anniversary!
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The Goodies: The Goodies ...At Last the 40th Anniversary!
The Goodies: The Goodies ...At Last - Back For More, Again
Clip 1:02
The Goodies: The Goodies ...At Last - Back For More, Again
The Goodies: The Goodies ...At Last - Back For More, Again
Clip 1:02
The Goodies: The Goodies ...At Last - Back For More, Again

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • The Goodies
  • Height
    • 5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
  • Born
    • July 7, 1941
    • Littleborough, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 25, 2026
  • Spouses
      Laura Beaumont1983 - July 25, 2026 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
      Rosie Bones
  • Other works
    (stage) In the comic role of Ko-Ko in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, 'The Mikado'.
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Interviews
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to wildlife conservation.
  • Quotes
    Jimmy Savile had a big label on saying 'weirdo'.
  • Trademark
    Distinctive jovial and husky voice

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