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Oddie was born on 7 July 1941 in Rochdale, Lancashire, but moved to Birmingham at a young age; his father was assistant chief accountant at the Midlands Electricity Board. [5] His mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and, during most of his youth, lived in a hospital. [6] He was educated at Lapal Primary School, Halesowen Grammar School (now ...
Sep 7, 2020 · The former Goodies star and nature presenter says he was "very ill" with an "almost fatal" condition caused by too much lithium. He has bipolar disorder and depression, for which lithium is a common treatment.
Sep 21, 2018 · Former Springwatch presenter Bill Oddie reveals how leaving the BBC2 wildlife show in 2008 affected his working life and personality. He says he was frozen out by the BBC and has more friends from the world of conservation and animal care.
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Bill Oddie. Writer: The Goodies. Bill Oddie was born on 7 July 1941 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for The Goodies (1970), George and the Dragon (2004) and Doctor in the House (1969).
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Sep 5, 2020 · Bill Oddie revealed he was close to death this summer after being struck down very ill. The comedian, 79, returned to social media after a period of silence since his last post shared on June 22 ...
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Bill Oddie explores his ancestors' lives in the dark satanic mills of Rochdale and Manchester, where they worked and weaved in harsh conditions. He also uncovers the mystery of his mother's illness and his grandmother's influence on his childhood.