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Business News Obituaries
Big George Webley dies
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 9 May 2011
George ‘Big George’ Webley, the weeknight presenter on BBC London, has died.
Webley had worked as a presenter for various TV and radio stations over the years, and previously presented the breakfast show on the BBC’s Three Counties Radio station before moving to his most recent presenting job at BBC London. He was also a former EMI musical director, and an accomplished band leader and composer, writing mainly themes for TV and radio, including the theme for ‘Have I Got News For You’.
Confirming his passing, a statement from the Webley family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Big George Webley. Cause of death cannot be confirmed as we are awaiting the coroner’s report. Our hearts go out to all those who share our loss”.
Meanwhile, David Robey, Editor at BBC London 94.9, said: “Big George lived up to his name in every sense, a larger than life character with a radio personality to match. He was a truly distinctive broadcaster who will be terribly missed by his many devoted listeners and his colleagues”.
