The star was well-known for his many TV appearances, including those opposite his long time collaborator John Fortune, and for the series Bremner, Bird and Fortune, which also featured Rory Bremner.
“Deeply saddened to hear that the great John Bird has left us. One of the most modest of men and most brilliant of satirists. And one of the last surviving pillars of the anti-establishment.“If you do one thing today, watch one of his interview sketches with John Fortune and ask yourself if it’s ever been more beautifully done. RIP George Parr.
Bird was born in Nottingham. He attended Cambridge college as an undergraduate, where he met fellow comedian John Fortune.Rory Bremner pays tribute to John Bird, who's died aged 86 -- and recalls the unique insights of his creation George Parr— The World at One December 28, 2022
simon_schama I saw him on the small stage a few years ago and he was magnificent. What a loss.
aistronach My dad adored the two Johns, we’ve had a toast to John B today.
simon_schama Classic blackface.
So sorry to hear that. Bird and Fortune were magnificent! Best comedy duo I have ever seen BirdandFortune greatcomedy
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