From a naked quiz show to surprising mums in their nighties: A look back at Keith Chegwin's TV highlights
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Following the tragic news Keith Chegwin passed away at the age of 60, the nation mourns the loss of a long-standing telly favourite.
From his early start as a kids' TV host to breakfast telly where, in his words, he was tasked with “knocking on doors and surprising mums in their nighties all over the country," Keith became renowned for his infectious personality.
During his later career, Keith showed a more vulnerable side during a very public breakdown on the Richard & Judy show followed up with a self-confessed 'career low' fronting a naked quiz show.
He even found time to appear on almost every celebrity reality show going.
We take a look back at the highs and lows of Keith's rollercoaster TV career...
Multi-Coloured Swap Shop
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Keith became a household name back in the mid 1970's thanks to his appearances on much-loved kids' programmes Multi-Coloured Swap Shop and later Saturday Superstore.
The bright, brash backdrop of kids' TV was the perfect place for Keith's impossibly chipper personality to shine.
Doorstepping Mums on Breakfast TV
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Keith became known as the man you wouldn't mind appearing on national TV in your pj's with bedhair for.
Hosting outdoor segments on both Channel 4's The Big Breakfast and ITV's GMTV, Keith became synonymous with breakfast telly, knocking on people's doors to inform them they'd won cash prizes.
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In the early nineties Keith was memorably called upon to wake up Steve Coogan - the morning after the BAFTA awards.
Luckily for Keith, the comedian was in a fairly good mood - even introducing him to his female companion who was still in bed.
Tearful Confession live on Richard and Judy
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In what started out as a light-hearted interview, Keith stunned viewers when he dropped the cheeky chappy persona to reveal that he was suffering with alcoholism.
The star broke down in tears during an interview on the Richard and Judy show, as the shocked hosts did their best to offer support as he revealed the full extent of his drink habit.
Keith later held the very public break down as his first step to recovery.
Naked Jungle
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Cheggers caused a huge stir when he fronted naturist quiz show 'Naked Jungle.'
Like the contestants, Keith appeared fully nude - except for a hat and a pair of flip flops.
He later described the controversial show as 'the worst career move' of his life.
Dancing On Ice
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In 2011 Keith signed up for a slightly less daunting - but far more dangerous reality show.
Cheggers broke three ribs and fractured his shoulder during his first rehearsal for Dancing on Ice and had to be rushed to hospital.
Presenter Phillip Schofield declared at the time: “We’ve broken a major celebrity.”
The defiant star returned a year later but was kicked off the show after falling into the skate-off four times.
Celebrity Big Brother
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Big Brother : Keith fails at secret laughing task
Not put off by reality TV, in 2015 Keith signed up to Celebrity Big Brother where he had been the early favourite to win - until Katie Price made a late arrival and stole his crown.
"People have a preconception that Keith Chegwin is thick and I've always suckered up to that because I quite like it. That's one side that people don't know about Keith Chegwin. I do read a lot. I know a bit about everything!" he said before entering the famous house.
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Keith was given the task of trying to make his housemates laugh with his infamous one-liners unbeknown they'd been given the secret task of trying not to crack up making for some toe-curling scenes.
He also appeared on Celebrity Masterchef where he lost out to a Pussycat Doll and got stuck into Bushtucker Trials during a stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
Life's Too Short
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Showing off his comedy chops and laughing off his former demons, Keith was called upon to star in Ricky Gervais' Life's Too Short mocumentary.
Alongside Les Dennis and Barry from EastEnders, Cheggers took part in a darkly comic debate about the best way to commit suicide.