Terry Wogan 1938-2016: Star of airwaves and small screen put smiles on faces of millions

Terry Wogan was one of the most skilled, popular and enduring broadcasters of his generation, with more than 40 years at the top of his profession.

His velvet voice and his wry, rambling thoughts on life, achieved one of the world’s biggest and most loyal audience.

Millions of early-morning listeners tuned in to hear his gentle and witty commentary on the affairs of the day, both trivial and momentous. It was all delivered in a soft Irish brogue, sometimes cutting but never malicious. He put a smile on the faces of countless people at their breakfast tables.