In Memoriam
Posted: October 26th, 2020, 4:57 pm
Frank Bough
Synonymous with my childhood was Frank. Saturdays wouldn't have been the same without him. And so what if, honestly, I thought he'd died at least twenty years ago?
For those too young to remember him Frank was a quality TV presenter who did sports, current affairs, and breakfast telly. And he did it all very well, with a twinkle in his eye.
His career came to a sudden and dramatic end following revelations about his private life concerning drug-taking, prostitutes and cross-dressing. Nowadays I think he might have been able to bounce back from these bombshells but back then TV producers dropped him like a hot potato.
Thankfully the revelations that were splashed all over the tabloids never extended to his love of Stoke City. They spared his family that embarrassment.
Rest in peace, Frank Bough. You were alright.
Synonymous with my childhood was Frank. Saturdays wouldn't have been the same without him. And so what if, honestly, I thought he'd died at least twenty years ago?
For those too young to remember him Frank was a quality TV presenter who did sports, current affairs, and breakfast telly. And he did it all very well, with a twinkle in his eye.
His career came to a sudden and dramatic end following revelations about his private life concerning drug-taking, prostitutes and cross-dressing. Nowadays I think he might have been able to bounce back from these bombshells but back then TV producers dropped him like a hot potato.
Thankfully the revelations that were splashed all over the tabloids never extended to his love of Stoke City. They spared his family that embarrassment.
Rest in peace, Frank Bough. You were alright.