Jeremy James Anthony Gibson Beadle
In the 90’s “Beadles About” was in full swing and I was working as a cameraman. A job came my way and off I went to the location. I met the rest of the crew and was introduced to the host, Jeremy Beadle. My job was to follow Jeremy as he scattered fun in every direction.
At the time, Jeremy seemed to be the target of many a journalist’s poisoned pen, which was odd as this man was one of the brightest and most professional people I have ever worked with. It’s only a shame that some of today’s presenters can’t be more like him: gracious, professional and a decent human being.
One of the best day’s work I’ve had in 28 years …
His knowledge of the media bred contempt and here’s an example of how media-savvy he was: a few years ago at the Edinburgh TV Festival, he spelt out a warning to newcomers to the industry, “Never respond to the reporter who promises you the chance to give your side of the story. That means, ‘Kiss me because I am going to rape you anyway’.”
Beadle will always be about …
