Graham Skidmore, who provided voiceover on game show Blind Date, dies aged 90
Cilla Black presented Blind Date and referred to Skidmore affectionately as "Our Graham"Referred to by presenter Cilla Black as "Our Graham", Skidmore's voice was familiar to millions of viewers in the 1980s and 90s.Skidmore died in December, however his death has only just come to light, having been confirmed in the latest journalSkidmore also provided the voiceover for Vic and Bob's Shooting Stars - fronted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
"He loved it. I do event organising and had a show in London and got Dad to do the voiceover. People recognised him straight away."Lenny Henry and Elle McPherson appeared on a special episode of Blind Date for Comic Relief in 1999 "He was very modest. He was not a theatrical 'look at me person.' He never really wanted his face to be seen, that's why he liked doing the voiceovers."
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