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Bob Spiers
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Overview
Born
September 27
,
1945
·
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Died
December 8
,
2008
·
Widecombe, Devon, England, UK
Birth name
Robert Alexander Spiers
Mini Bio
Bob Spiers was born on September 27, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a director and producer, known for
Spice World (1997)
,
Fawlty Towers (1975)
and
Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
. He was married to
Sophie Richardson
and
Anne Spiers
. He died on December 8, 2008 in Widecombe, Devon, England, UK.
Family
Spouses
Sophie Richardson
(1992 - December 8, 2008) (his death, 1 child)
Anne Spiers
(? - 1984) (divorced, 2 children)
Trivia
He started out as an assistant floor manager, and went on to become one of the BBC's most prolific sitcom directors.
In the 1980s, he left the BBC and became a freelance director and producer.
Owned a restaurant in Ashburton, Devon.
Latterly resided in Acapulco, Mexico.
Quotes
Think of the people I work with. It's there in the scripts. I'm in safe hands. I simply have to bring it out. (interview with website "Joking Apart")
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