Thank You For Being My Friend - A Tribute to Terry Wogan

This two-part series will trace the professional life of the much-loved broadcaster from Limerick to London via Eurovision, BBC Children in Need and his own TV chat show.

Presented by Ken Bruce, the two shows will feature original interviews with his friends and colleagues - both on and off-air - who reflect on his wit, humour, imagination, generosity, loyalty and love of the good things in life. Featuring contributions from Chris Evans, Sue Lawley, Sue Cook, Claudia Winkleman, Esther Rantzen, Cheryl Baker, Nicky Byrne, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as others including his producers, researchers and fans.

They will also feature music from the artists he championed including Eva Cassidy, Katie Melua and Foster & Allen, and the music he loved, from Nat King Cole to Peggy Lee.

The programmes tie in with a special service of thanksgiving that takes place tomorrow at Westminster Abbey in central London, broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. BBC One will also celebrate the broadcasting legend in Sir Terry Wogan Remembered: Fifty Years At The BBC

Bob Shennan, Controller BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network and Director BBC Music, adds: “Terry was a hugely important part of Radio 2 and we all had such fondness for him. These programmes are a fitting tribute to one of the UK’s most well-loved broadcasters and a wonderful way for us to celebrate his life.”

Episode two of Thank You For Being My Friend - A Tribute to Terry Wogan airs tomorrow at 10pm.

Presenter/Ken Bruce, Producer/Mark Sandell for Wise Buddah Creative Limited

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