BBC star who presented alongside Anthea Turner dead aged 85 as colleagues pay tribute
TV and radio presenter Paul Barnes has died aged 85, it was announced on Friday.
The BBC star was well known for his work alongside a young Anthea Turner and starred on The Village Show, Folio and Anything Goes.
His wife Helen McDermott said in a statement to the BBC, that he lived a 'full and colourful life.'
She added: 'He loved life and whatever he did, TV, Radio or writing, he was a perfectionist.'
Paul worked for the BBC's World Service and local radio for the Eastern Counties, including Radio Norfolk.
He also wrote a fortnightly newspaper column for the Eastern Daily Press and wrote for the Observer, the Guardian and Punch.
TV and radio presenter Paul Barnes has died aged 85, it was announced on Friday
The BBC star was in The Village Show, Folio and Anything Goes
Paul was also well known for his work alongside a young Anthea Turner
Robert Thompson, the BBC's Senior Head of Content Production, London and East, said: 'His love of music shone through, and many will remember that enthusiasm reflected in his programme The Late Paul Barnes which delighted so many listeners.'
David Clayton, former editor at BBC Radio Norfolk added: 'He was always a great 'wordsmith' with his writing.
'His colourful prose, particularly about his beloved jazz music, was a joy to hear.
'His knowledge was vast and his keenness to pass that on to a loyal band of like-minded listeners made for memorable radio shows.
'Barnes ended every show the same way with a cheery "pip pip". So "pip pip" Barnsey. Thanks for some great music.'
It's been a sad time for the BBC as just last week Radio 1 legend DJ Andy Peebles died aged 76 prompting a wave of tributes for the broadcasting star.
Fellow presenter Mike Read shared the news on X at the time saying he was 'devastated' about the passing of his 'chum'.
Mike stated: 'Devastated to hear the news about our chum Andy Peebles. He was about to join us at Heritage. We joined Radio One together. Knew his music & cricket inside out.'
Paul's wife Helen McDermott said in a statement, confirmed to the BBC, that he lived a 'full and colourful life'
She added: 'He loved life and whatever he did, TV, Radio or writing, he was a perfectionist'
He added: 'Raise your bat & enjoy a long rest in the pavilion. We lunched recently with DLT & Adrian Juste. Great innings.'
Andy joined BBC Radio 1 in 1978 where he presented the Monday-Thursday evening show from 8-10pm.
He had started his radio career in 1973 at BBC Radio Manchester before going on to found independent radio station Piccadilly Radio in Manchester.
Mr Peebles would later host 15 editions of Top of the Pops.
The late DJs career highlights include his interview with Beatles star John Lennon and Yoko Ono, which aired 1980 on BBC Radio 1 - just two days before the Liverpudlian was murdered in the doorway of his New York residence.
It's been a sad time for the BBC as just last week Radio 1 legend DJ Andy Peebles died aged 76 prompting a wave of tributes for the broadcasting star
