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| BEFORE... |
| Left school aged 16 with one 'O' Level. | | After working briefly as a postman, became a taxi driver, taking the time to read at any available opportunity. | | In 1980, Fred surprised everyone by winning the BBC quiz show "Mastermind". | | Instantly became a celebrity and appeared regularly on chat shows. |
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| AFTER... |
| For a few years, Fred had several jobs presenting on radio and on local television. | | Fred broadcasts regularly on radio and often appears on BBC Radio 4 quizzes and panel games. He also presents a documentary series about comedy on Radio 4. | | Fred still enjoys pub quizzes and still drives a cab. |
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| DO YOU REMEMBER... |
| Magnus Magnusson saying "They will be rejoicing in the ranks tonight". |
| DID YOU KNOW... |
| Fred's specialist subject for the final was "The Tower Of London". | | Fred almost had to pull out of "Mastermind" after he collapsed with a suspected heart attack. |
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