Des O'Connor(1932-2020)

He was brought up in Northampton where he had his first job and played football for Northampton Town. He joined the RAF, and, on completing his service, became a Butlin Redcoat. He began to learn the rudiments of comedy which led him to become a professional. After six years, he got his first big television break as host of 'Spot That Tune' , then became compere on 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium' . In 1966, he hosted the Royal Variety Show. His first record, 'Careless Hands' ,got to number three in the top ten, his second, 'I Pretend' , also got into the top ten.