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- Birth nameRobert Alexander Spiers
- Bob Spiers was born on September 27, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a director and producer, known for Spice World (1997), Fawlty Towers (1975) and Absolutely Fabulous (1992). He was married to Sophie Richardson and Anne Spiers. He died on December 8, 2008 in Widecombe, Devon, England, UK.
- SpousesSophie Richardson(1992 - December 8, 2008) (his death, 1 child)Anne Spiers(? - 1984) (divorced, 2 children)
- In the 1980s, he left the BBC and became a freelance director and producer.
- Latterly resided in Acapulco, Mexico.
- He started out as an assistant floor manager, and went on to become one of the BBC's most prolific sitcom directors.
- Owned a restaurant in Ashburton, Devon.
- Think of the people I work with. It's there in the scripts. I'm in safe hands. I simply have to bring it out. (interview with website "Joking Apart")
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