- He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1985 (1984 season) for Outstanding Achievement in Musical for the Conception of The Ra Iolanthe.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1977 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for "Side by Side by Sondheim".
- He got his big break in commercial TV, but made his name with the BBC. He was the man behind "That Was the Week That Was", the ground-breaking TV program that satirized politicians and topical events.
- He was born to a farming family in Somerset. He studied law at Oxford, and there became involved in the theatre. He trained as a barrister and was called to the bar in 1955. His legal career was abandoned when a friend offered him a job as a producer at Associated Television.
- He was an actor, author, humorist, impresario, playwright, presenter, producer, and raconteur.
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1997 New Year's Honours List for his services to drama.
- A memorial service was held for him at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on 19th February 2008.
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