RIP Frank Bough

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RIP Frank Bough

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Sorry to hear that the former Nationwide and Grandstand presenter has died aged 87.
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Sadly, the Obituaries have to bring up his misdemeanours. R.I.P. Frank Bough.
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Thanks, Jack. Yes R.I.P Frank.

Frank always looked so calm and unflappable when broadcasting.
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Boatbuilder wrote:Sadly, the Obituaries have to bring up his misdemeanours. R.I.P. Frank Bough.
Exactly. We've all made mistakes. RIP Frank.
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RIP Frank Bough.
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I remember his shows well. Always good. RIP Frank Bough.
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RIP Frank Bough.
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Whatever the rights and wrongs of his private life (as seen by by folks), he was an exception and unflappable broadcaster not least of sport who knew his stuff. He wasn't born that far from some of us too.

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