Frank Bough
Born: 1933-01-15 in Fenton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Died: 2020-10-21
Known For: Acting
Biography
Frank Bough became known as one of the BBC's most accomplished presenters, equally able to cover sport, entertainment and politics. He was educated at Oswestry Boys' School and Merton College, Oxford. He undertook national service in the Royal Tank Regiment. He was encouraged to become a broadcaster by Gerald Sinstadt, Bough joined the BBC's regional news in Newcastle and within a couple of years had moved down to London, first making his name on national television as a BBC sports commentator. He became a stalwart presenter on BBC television from the 1960s until the 1980s, hosting many of the corporation's most popular shows, including Grandstand (1958), Nationwide (1969) and Breakfast Time (1983). In 1988 he was exposed by a UK tabloid newspaper as a cocaine user who enjoyed cross-dressing, sadomasochism and brothels. He expressed regrets about his lifestyle in subsequent interviews and his wife Nesta remained supportive, but these revelations caused considerable embarrassment and ended his long career at the BBC.
Filmography
2024
- Joan Rivers at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
2023
- Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace as Self (archive footage)
2019
- Maiden as Himself (archive footage)
2014
2008
- Trials and Tribulations as (archive footage)
1995
- In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett as Self (Archive Footage)
1993
- Shooting Stars as Self
1990
- Have I Got News for You as Self
- The Word
- Cluedo as Himself
1983
1972
- Sykes as Self
1969
1968
- Cilla as Self
- Sportsnight
1964
- Match of the Day as Commentator
1961
- Morecambe & Wise as Self