Thursday, 12 June 2008

Bruce Forsyth celebrates 80th birthday

Showbiz legend Bruce Forsyth celebrates his 80th birthday today.
In an interview last week, Forsyth insisted that he had no intention of retiring just yet. He said: "I always said I'll pack it in when I've lost the buzz. I still get the buzz."
Forsyth has hosted BBC1's 'Strictly Come Dancing' since it began in 2004.
His other hit shows over the years have included 'The Generation Game', 'Play Your Cards Right' and 'Bruce's Price Is Right', as well as hosting The Royal Command Performance. Other work included an appearance in the Disney film 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks'.
BBC1 will celebrate Forsyth's birthday on Sunday evening with a tribute show, 'Happy Birthday Brucie', featuring stars such as Liza Minnelli, Paul O'Grady and Ronnie Corbett.
Forsyth himself will perform a dance routine with the cast of West End musical 'Billy Elliot'.
To read more about Bruce Forsyth, click here.