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http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl >> Notices, obituaries and tributes >> Paul Gibbs http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1407768759 Message started by aashton on Aug 11^th, 2014, 2:53pm

Title: Paul Gibbs
Post by aashton on Aug 11^th, 2014, 2:53pm

Paul Gibbs, who worked in both radio and television, has died after suffering from cancer for several years.
Paul's BBC career lasted more than 20 years, beginning as a graduate news trainee.He worked as a producer on Today, Panorama, the breakfast programme, the Money programme and Newsnight. He was head of daily business programmes and launched Working Lunch, Business Breakfast and World Business Report. His last post was head of business programmes at BBC World News.
He left the BBC and worked for a variety of organisations including Al Jazeera, Channel 5, Channel 4, Discovery and Carlton TV.
I personally worked with him for more than four years on Today where he was always enthusiastic with a nose for news and a good story. An excellent producer in other words and a good friend.
He married Eileen Fitt, daughter of well known Ulster politician Gerry Fitt and they had two children. Eileen also worked for the BBC on Newsnight and the nine and then the ten o'clock news.
Condolences for her and the family can go to their home - 12, Freeland Road, London W5 3HR.

Title: Re: Paul Gibbs
Post by chris west on Aug 11^th, 2014, 6:13pm

Sad news, the Today prog was never dull when Paul was around.

Title: Re: Paul Gibbs
Post by aashton on Aug 13^th, 2014, 7:56pm

The funeral is at 1pm Monday 18th August at Ealing Abbey. No further details.

Title: Re: Paul Gibbs
Post by Administrator on Aug 15^th, 2014, 12:54pm

It is being held on Monday August 18 at Ealing Abbey, Charlbury Grove, London W5 2DY. It starts at 1300 but people are asked to arrive for 1230 – 1245. All are welcome. Paul’s wife Eileen has asked for no flowers. Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to Cancer Research UK via the following link:

http://donateinmemory.cancerresearchuk.org/0005408

Title: Re: Paul Gibbs
Post by Administrator on Aug 16^th, 2014, 4:56pm

Peter Gibbs, Paul's brother, has been in touch.

For those hoping to attend the funeral, the advice is get there for 1245. There will be a family committal at Gunnersbury and everyone can meet afterwards at "The Grange" pub in Ealing:-

www.grangeealing.co.uk