Terry Wogan 1938-2016: ‘An ambassador for Ireland in troubled times’

Terry Wogan was Britain’s favourite Irishman and Ireland’s greatest unpaid ambassador.
Terry Wogan 1938-2016: ‘An ambassador for Ireland in troubled times’

Veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne said Mr Wogan never got a nasty letter throughout the Troubles. “I remember him saying that he never got any outburst of blame or contempt or nastiness from British listeners or viewers, which is quite extraordinary,” said Mr Byrne.

Throughout the Troubles — a difficult time for the Irish in Britain, Mr Wogan’s voice on the BBC was a comfort to his countrymen and many Irish people personally thanked him.

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