Bob Harris

TV Show Host

Birthday April 11, 1946

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Northampton, England

Age 78 years old

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About

Television and radio music host who presented the BBC2 show, The Old Grey Whistle Test, during the 1970s.

Before Fame

He served on the British police force before becoming co-editor of Time Out magazine.

Trivia

He hosted the BBC Radio 1 program, Sounds of the '70s, from 1970 to 1975.

Family Life

He was born in Northampton, England.

Associated With

His relaxed hosting style (which earned him the nickname of "Whispering Bob Harris") was frequently parodied by comedian Eric Idle.