- Studied Law at Pembroke College at Cambridge University in England - swapping notes with his friend, John Cleese, who was also studying law.
- Went to the United States with the Footlights stage show "Cambridge Circus" in 1964, and appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show".
- He became a member of the prestigious Cambridge University Footlights Club, and later became its President.
- Was a cast member of the highly successful radio show "I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again". Other cast members included Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, John Cleese, Jo Kendall, and David Hatch.
- Was a regular on the BBC Radio programme "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue." Other cast members included Humphrey Lyttelton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, and William Rushton.
- Rector of University of St Andrews, Scotland from 1980-1983.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to Light Entertainment.
- British radio and TV comic actor and writer, best known as one of The Goodies, along with Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden.
- In the film 'Twelve Plus One he wrote one scene with Orson Welles.
- Sons born in 1970 and 1971.
- Regrets not doing both acting and law.
- Father of Ben and Edward
- Wrote a scene with Orson Welles in the 1963 film Twelve Plus One.
- His brother is a lawyer.
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