Former BBC Three Counties presenter Big George dies

George Webley, former presenter on BBC Three counties radio, has died aged 53.

Big George, as he was known, won a gold Sony Award in 2002 for best music presenter on BBC Three Counties Radio.

He died in the early hours of Saturday, his family said.

He also had a long career as a musician and composed TV theme tunes, including Have I Got News For You.

The cause of death is not known at this stage, the BBC said. Big George was also a band leader, performer and composer.

Today Simon and Lorna pay tribute to him.