Some sad news for UK comedy fans, and the team here at Radio & Telly.
Geoffrey Perkins has died in a car accident, aged 55. Over the years, he produced a number of popular comedy series – most notably for us, BBC Radio’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, written by the late Douglas Adams. Geoffrey was also involved series including Father Ted, KYTV, Spitting Image, Fast Show, Coupling and Harry Enfield’s Television show.
For us, he’ll be remembered for his hand in the BBC radio comedy series Radio Active, where as well as writing much of the content, he played presenter Mike Flex.
Your influence will be missed.
August 30th, 2008 at 2:15 am
I cannot believe the untimely death of such a great writer. Radioactive for me remains the BEST radio comedy show ever. Geoffrey Perkins will be sorely missed. RIP
September 1st, 2008 at 10:19 am
That’s part of my youth gone. I grew up listening to Radio Active, I still have most of the shows on my iPod.
Very sad.
February 11th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Perhaps a bit late, but I am saddened to have just discovered Geoffrey Perkins is dead. I have been re-listening to Radio Active these last few days and the show remains funny even after 20 years. A loss, a real loss.