Who was Frank Bough and what was his net worth?

KNOWN for his TV work on some of the most popular programmes, Frank Bough was an easily recognisable figure on our screens.

He became the unflappable character headlining sports and current affairs shows.

Who was Frank Bough?

Born in Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent, on January 15, 1933, Frank Bough's career on television spanned decades.

Working his way from local news to mainstream TV, he became a popular figure, with many famous personalities complimenting his hosting skills.

Whether it was breaking news stories or the latest sports action, Bough delivered if in his smooth and relaxed manner.

As well as presenting, Bough also did football match commentary, including during the 1966 World Cup, which saw England triumph over Germany in the final.

When did Frank Bough die?

Starring in so many of the BBC's programmes of his time, Bough became one of the corporation's highest-profile names.

He passed away on October 21, 2020.

At the time of his death he was residing in a care home.

The former TV and radio host received a liver transplant in 2001, after being diagnosed with cancer.

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His surgery was seen as successful and he lived for a further 19 years after his treatment.

Piers Morgan was one of the many high-profile TV stars to pay tribute to Bough on his death.

Bough left behind his wife of 61 years, Nesta Howells, and their three children, David, Stephen and Andrew.

What was Frank Bough's net worth?

It is thought at the time of his death, Bough had a net worth of around £1m.

Figures for his net worth varied throughout his career, with him believed to be worth in the region of £3.5m at one stage.

What shows did Frank Bough present?

During the 1970s and 1980s, Bough was rarely off our TV screens.

He started his career in the 1960s working as a reporter on the regional news programme Look North.

However, his break came when becoming a presenter on Sportsview and regularly presented BBC Sports Personality of the Year, spanning an 18-year period.

Bough became a staple of Saturday afternoon TV when he took the help of BBC sports programme Grandstand, spending 14 years anchoring the show.

In the days before cable and satellite television, this was the country's main way to keep in touch with the sports they loved.

He stepped across to current affairs in 1972, with BBC's ground-breaking regional programme Nationwide, while still juggling his sports broadcasting work.

When the BBC launched its new show, Breakfast Time, there was only one person they wanted leading the way.

Bough presented the show for five years before going on to host the corporation's TV show Holiday.

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Who was Frank Bough and what was his net worth?