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Hugh Scully

1943 – 2015

British television presenter

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About Hugh Scully

Lived 1943 – 2015 (aged 72). Hugh Scully was a British television presenter.

Early life Born in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire,

Always a freelance journalist rather than an employee,

Scully was chosen in 1981 to present Antiques Roadshow, along with Arthur Negus. Negus retired in 1983, and Scully was the sole host on that show for 17 years. He resigned as presenter in 2000, to join Internet auction company QXL.com and help launch its on-line antiques business, and was replaced by Michael Aspel. From 1988, Scully ran a television production company, Fine Art Productions; series in 2003 for Channel 5. He was married to his wife Barbara for 43 years before she died on 9 March 2009.

Death Scully died on 8 October 2015, at the age of 72, in his home in Tresillian, Cornwall. He is survived by his two sons.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Prior Park College
Employers
British Broadcasting Corporation
Also known as
Michael Hugh Scully

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh Scully?

British television presenter (1943-2015)

When was Hugh Scully born?

Hugh Scully was born on 5 March 1943 in Bradford-on-Avon.

When did Hugh Scully die?

Hugh Scully died on 8 October 2015 in Tresillian.

What was Hugh Scully's occupation?

Hugh Scully was a television presenter.

What nationality was Hugh Scully?

Hugh Scully was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh Scully

· Wikidata: Q15502572

· DBpedia: Hugh Scully

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