Alan Wicker RIP

[Simon (Highwayman)]

Being of a certain age I watched Wickers World with fascination. Another person who brightened up the world has gone.

[A.L.]

Wow Wiki is fast updated the date of death already:(

[Vanessa (aka Dumbo)]

I used to like watching his programmes as a kid. He made everything fascinating and was instantly recognisable with his glasses, moustache and voice. Opened the world up for those of us who don't get to travel much. I'll miss him.

[Jim]

He was, in the best sense of the word, a consummate professional

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

I agree completely, Jim. Very capable broadcaster indeed.

I was amused to read that he came third in an Alan Whicker lookalike competition.

[Karen]

On the radio they were doing an obituary prog - best advice, someone said, was his 'don't eat with the crew' !