Father of Ben and Edward
He became a member of the prestigious Cambridge University Footlights Club, and, later, became President of the Footlights Club.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Light Entertainment.
Rector of University of St Andrews, Scotland from 1980-1983.
Studied Law at Pembroke College at Cambridge University in England - swapping notes with his friend, John Cleese, who was also studying law.
Was a cast member of the highly successful radio show "I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again". Other cast members included Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, John Cleese, Jo Kendall, and David Hatch.
Was a regular on the BBC Radio programme "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue." Other cast members included Humphrey Lyttelton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, and William Rushton.
Went to the United States with the Footlights stage show "Cambridge Circus" in 1964, and appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show".