"I was privileged to get to know him he was a wonderful guy, so generous, so warm and we're going to miss him hugely.". He was there at our best moment at Wembley a couple of years ago when we got promoted to the Championship. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football club and on many occasions commentated and was seen at their matches at Adams Park. Bill Turnbull had been a fan of the Wycombe Wanderers for more than 20 years, Bill Turnbull became a regular fixture at Adams Park, Manager Gareth Ainsworth said everybody at the club "thought he was going to be around forever", Ainsworth said Turnbull would "would make you feel a million dollars", Former Wycombe Wanderers captain Matt Bloomfield said he was inspired to do a sports media degree after commentating with the broadcaster, Bloomfield said he was " just one of the best men you could wish to meet", Co-commentator Phil Catchpole said Turnbull did "all the things that commentators shouldn't do - but he got away with it because he was Bill", Phil Catchpole said it was "brilliant to have someone of Bill's stature and ability to help" when he retrained as a journalist, In 2016, Turnbull was allowed to give a team talk before a match against Exeter City - they won the game 1-0. [38], In March 2018, Turnbull revealed he had been diagnosed the previous November with prostate cancer. His producer for a while was Sian Williams. He told PA: Because the amount of effort he gave to being a Wycombe Wanderers supporter, the amount of support he gave us through thick and thin, he was there for us whenever we needed him for his support. William Robert Jolyon Turnbull (25 January 1956 31 August 2022) was an English television and radio presenter and journalist, whose broadcasting career spanned over four decades. The much-loved presenter, who fronted the show for 15 years between 2001 to 2016, passed away on Wednesday, August 31 following a brave battle with prostate cancer. What is the damp' TikTok trend, and could it transform your relationship with alcohol? Editors' Code of Practice. The next game at Adams Park - against Port Vale on Saturday 10th September - will be dedicated to celebrating the life of a wonderful man. Broadcaster Bill Turnbull, who died on Wednesday, is well-known for his 15-year stint at BBC Breakfast, but what was less known nationally was his commitment to League One football club Wycombe Wanderers. The 66-year-old passed away in the early hours of August 31 this year after battling prostate cancer for nearly five years. She said meeting him was "life-changing" - he was her first partner on Strictly - and "he made TV magical, he told me what it was about", she said, adding he would help critique her appearances on Breakfast. Bloomfield added that having the former BBC Breakfast presenter as an avid and long-term supporter of the club meant everything. Williams told the BBC he "mentored a lot of young journalists and a lot of people in the industry and that was very important to him", adding he had "very high standards". He was just a real, real good person, a massive supporter, our most famous supporter, one of our biggest supporters and friend of the club. 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These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more than 20 years. [28] In 2013, he appeared in an episode of Room 101 and in 2016, he was a contestant in a celebrity episode of The Chase. We are numb devastated by the passing of dear friend and former colleague #billturnbull @BBCBreakfast legend, my mentor 20 years ago, incredible talent to move from the harder news of the day to lighter stories with his clever wit warmth, our love,thoughts with his family pic.twitter.com/iRJADXqlpJ, Reid, now on ITV's Good Morning Britain, added: "I feel lucky to have worked with him, and he taught me everything. Im so grateful that I got to know him so well.. "If he wasn't on it, I knew he'd be watching" she said, adding he would text her with tips including how to sit and speak clearly for the cameras. In a pre-match tribute, stadium announcer Phil Catchpole revealed that the gantry would be christened the "Bill Turnbull Gantry" because he "loved . Comments have been closed on this article. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. [23] In September 2007, he appeared on the celebrity version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Manager Gareth Ainsworth says he is "devastated" at the news of Turnbull's death. He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues, and messages from people wishing him luck. Naga Munchetty was on hand to find out how Bill was doing as he . ", "There was a warmth to his broadcasting which people who watch Breakfast television every day knew," he said. We had just beaten Burton 3-0 [on the opening day], and he was really chuffed.. The programme's editor Richard Frediani confirmed on Thursday that Friday's Breakfast would be "a celebration of Bill's life on and off-screen". Read about our approach to external linking. This man is a national treasure! He cared so much about this programme and the audience. He was funny; he was a brilliant journalist. Bill will be remembered by many as a remarkable broadcaster who brought warmth and humour into peoples homes on BBC Breakfast and Classic FM. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can In a pre-match tribute, stadium announcer Phil Catchpole revealed that the gantry would be christened the "Bill Turnbull Gantry" because he "loved the view . I called him about three weeks ago to have a catch-up and he was really pleased with how we had started the season. [2], As well as anchoring programmes in the studio, Turnbull regularly presented on location. 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Love Island Bucks contestants: Where are they now? In this experiment, he slept for a total of three hours per day, in six 30-minute bursts, for ten consecutive days. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Prostate Cancer UK said that after Turnbull announced he had the illness in March 2018, their specialist nurses experienced their "busiest day on record" and they saw a huge rise in web traffic of men looking for information and support. "I saw him up there and there was only one thing I wanted to do, there was just this flood of emotion - [I thought] Bill's here, I need to go and see Bill. "With ISDN soon to become defunct, we've jumped the gun and found an internet solution, which means we can commentate from the gantry again. The former BBC Breakfast presenter has been a regular at Adams Park for 17 years and even co-hosts the club's match-day commentary. BBC BREAKFAST fans were thrilled to see Bill Turnbull on their screens this week discussing a momentous win for Wycombe Wanderers. The 66-year-old passed away in the early hours of August 31 this year after battling prostate cancer for nearly five years. Bill has been a long term supporter of both the Club and the Trust and we have lost a true friend. Comments have been closed on this article. [32] Turnbull and his wife previously lived in Buckinghamshire but relocated to Rainow, Cheshire, in 2012, following the move of BBC Breakfast to Salford. The BBC has asked people who worked with Bill at the Chairboys for their memories. He was a brilliant journalist, a stickler for accuracy, passionate about @BBCBreakfast and a fabulously supportive and kind team-player. He would make you feel a million dollars.". "Bill will always be remembered with a smile on his face.". Bill Turnbull had been a fan of the Wycombe Wanderers for more than 20 years Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more. Twitter ID! 2023 BBC. [17], Turnbull was guest presenter of three episodes of The One Show during 2016, alongside Alex Jones. He once told the club: "You could call us glory-hangers, except that there wasn't a lot of glory to be had. READ MORE: 'We will miss you so much' - BBC Breakfast host and Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull passes away. Bill recorded this feature about his beloved #Chairboys for Sky Sports in 2008. pic.twitter.com/7A5KcPHUXa, Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) September 1, 2022, We were just so lucky to have him as a friend of the club, as a supporter of the club, and as a personal friend. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. But after a few years, the active ISDN line was cut so the commentary team had to move to the press area in another stand, which had a "far inferior view". He would welcome my wife and kids around for lunch a couple of times. [26] In 2011, he also made an appearance on the BBC One game show Pointless Celebrities alongside Sian Williams, which they won. Turnbull had been an avid supporter of Wycombe Wanderers and the club said they were mourning the passing of "an incredibly wonderful man and passionate supporter of our football club". contact the editor here. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football. "He gave me advice and I went back to college and requalified as a journalist and Bill was amazingly supportive of that. Speaking on the September 2 edition of the show, Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth said: This is terrible news. Wycombe Wanderers Trust hosted an online event starring Bill Turnbull, Martin O'Neill and Gareth Ainsworth in December 2020. He always made you feel comfortable in his presence, in his company, he always wanted to make you laugh and enjoy it. Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more than 20 years. Bill would be so unassuming despite his TV presence, and would also be seen after the game in the queue at the real ale bar in the Vere/Caledonian Suite, for a swift drink before heading home.Bill was given the honour of being present at Wembley for the July 2020 play Off Final to watch the Chairboys beat Oxford and secure promotion to the Championship in what is probably the Clubs finest moment, to date. pic.twitter.com/UP6OCm1mrH, READ MORE: Live Updates: Transfer Deadline Day activity and tributes to Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull. [13], In March 2016, he began presenting the daytime BBC One quiz show Think Tank. As part of the special programme we are live at Bills beloved football club Wycombe Wanderers where he became a commentator in his spare time on the club website and became so close to the manager and team. His hobbies included beekeeping, chickens and dancing. Bill Turnbull 'one of the best men', says former Wycombe Wanderers captain The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football team. Supporting the Fans quarter share and the ownership of Adams Park. Ontdek stockfoto's en redactionele nieuwsbeelden met Malcolm Gay van Getty Images. [22], Turnbull also appeared in an episode of the game show School's Out broadcast on BBC One on 11 August 2007. He noted: "Bill Turnbull loved our viewers and our viewers loved him. Nigel Kingston, Trust Chair.Bill was a Life Member and good friend of the Trust and was one of the first contributors when we launched the Community Share Scheme to provide working capital for the football club back in 2015.As well as assisting in the commentary box, Bill would often be seen watching games home and away, sometimes with his son Henry. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Bill Turnbull has been immortalised at his beloved football club after Wycombe Wanderers named part of their stadium in honour of the late TV presenter. 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The presenters recalled how the 66-year-old loved Wycombe Wanderers Football Club before sharing a sweet tribute the club had displayed for him during Saturday's match. Former Wanderers captain, Matt Bloomfield, who lives in Suffolk as did Bill for the final few years of his life, added: I live in Felixstowe which is about 45 minutes from where Bill lived. Since then, he has stepped out of the media spotlight to focus on his health and has spent the year taking solace in family, friendsand football. His specialist subject was beekeeping. HP10 9TY. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The show aired from 10:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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