00:00Tributes continue for Birmingham-raised broadcaster, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie, who
00:06has died aged 85. His friend and agent David Foster said Oddie died on Saturday, praising
00:13his wit and lifelong work protecting wildlife. Born in Rochdale, he spent most of his childhood
00:19in Birmingham, growing up in Quinton and attending King Edward's School. Oddie first found fame
00:25with comedy trio The Goodies before becoming one of television's best-known naturalists
00:30through programs including Spring Watch and Autumn Watch. Chris Packham described him as
00:36delightfully unpredictable and an utter joy, while fellow presenter Kate Humble said he
00:41made the natural world everybody's world.
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