English author, actor, comedian, artist and musician, who first found fame as one of TV comedy troupe The Goodies before earning a reputation as a bird watcher and naturalist.

Aside from 'The Goodies' TV series, Oddie's many TV credits include 'Springwatch/Autumnwatch', 'Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie' and 'Bill Oddie Goes Wild'.

In 1975, with The Goodies, Oddie enjoyed a Top 10 hit with the single 'Funky Gibbon'.

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