What TV programme did he regularly appear on in the 1980s?
2007-03-22 18:00:39 · 16 answers · asked by altered ego 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Dr. Magnus Pyke (29 December 1908 – 19 October 1992) was a British scientist and media figure, who, although apparently quite eccentric and playing up to the mad scientist stereotype, succeeded in explaining science to a lay audience. He was known for his enthusiastic way of waving his arms around as he spoke.
Born in London, Pyke rose to prominence as a young food researcher working for the wartime Minister of Food, Frederick Marquis, 1st Earl of Woolton. Even then, he was known to be eccentric. It is said that, in an effort to cope with the problem of blood donation outstripping local storage for blood transfusion, Pyke suggested using the excess human blood to make black pudding.
Pyke was a regular panellist on the Yorkshire Television science programme Don't Ask Me from 1974 to 1979; it was later changed to Don't Just Sit There. The panel was chaired by Derek Griffiths, and other members included David Bellamy (a botanist), Dr Miriam Stoppard and Dr Robert Buckman. The programme consisted of the panel attempting to answer viewers' queries about science and the everyday world.
Pyke appears on the song, and the video, "She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby, where he shouts "science" and provides other sound bites. After the video was released, he was said to be annoyed by people coming up to him and shouting "Science!" at him. His eccentric brand of humour was often heard after dinner at the Savage Club.
2007-03-22 21:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by ZYGGY 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Magnus Pyke
2016-10-01 11:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yhe programme you are asking about was"Don't ask me!"which ran from 1974-1979. The programme changed it's name to "Don't just sit there" during the 80's.
This programme had other scientists such as David Bellamy,Miriam Stoppard and Robert Buckman.
Dr Magnus Pyke was born on the 29th Dec 1908 and died 19th Oct 1992
2007-03-23 06:46:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man you are referring to was Dr. Magnus Pike. He appeared from 1974 - 1978 in the show "Don't Ask Me". Each week three experts tackled viewer's queries about science and the everyday world. The panel, chaired by Derek Griffiths, consisted of nutrition expert Dr. Pike, botanist David Bellamy, and doctor Miriam Stoppard. From 1979 - 1980 the show was re-named "Don't Just Sit There".
2007-03-22 18:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Magnus Pike
2016-12-08 14:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes! He was great - what a character. he used to appear regularly on "Don't Ask Me" along with Drs David Bellamy and Mirriam Stoppard. he was always the most popular on it because he had a habit of waving his arms around a lot while answering questions.
Excellent question - brought back some great memories.
2007-03-23 01:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Spacephantom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes I remember him.
Not sure which programme he was on.
It would have been a science based program.
He used to wave his arms around a lot.
2007-03-22 18:49:17 · answer #7 · answered by David P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent answer, Zyggy. I just remember his arms used to flail around while he was explaining things!
2007-03-22 22:11:40 · answer #8 · answered by chip2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a classic type of British Eccentric Professor....
Miss him.
2007-03-22 19:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i remember the name,but i can't remember what programe he was on!!!
OH thats gonna bug me know!!
2007-03-22 22:35:47 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋