Geoffrey from Rainbow has died and this letter to a fan shows just what a nice guy he was
People have been paying tribute to Rainbow presenter Geoffrey Hayes who has died aged 76.
https://twitter.com/tonysheps/status/1046721576174071808
https://twitter.com/CBeebiesHQ/status/1046723258438086656
Geoffrey Hayes was part of my childhood. Being sick at home wouldn't have been the same without a bottle Lucozade and Rainbow. I had no idea he was from my neck of the woods: Stockport.
— Richard Littler (@richard_littler) October 1, 2018
Geoffrey Hayes R.I.P pic.twitter.com/D98GARfkcx
— Classic British TV (@Classicbritcom) October 1, 2018
"Up above the streets and houses, Rainbow climbing high.
Everyone can see it smiling,
Over the sky.
Paint the whole world with a rainbow."Farewell G-G-Geoffrey Hayes… pic.twitter.com/tKHVX1ZOzo
— Pulp Librarian (@PulpLibrarian) October 1, 2018
But of all the tributes this might be our favourite.
My letter and Christmas Card off Geoffrey Hayes, 2001.
He even drew Zippy in the card 🌈#GeoffreyHayes #Rainbow #RIPGeoffreyHayes pic.twitter.com/XmfNbNTrHQ— Rachel Doyle 🐝 (@Rachel_Doyle72) October 1, 2018
And in case that’s a bit tricky to read …
Dear Rachel
Many thanks for your letter and Christmas card. So sorry not to have replied to your letter sooner but have been away working and then straight into panto rehearsals.
Yes it is rather odd to see all the Rainbow merchandise in the shops – even more than when Rainbow was on TV! But in some ways I’m not surprised, as from the people who stop me in the street, Rainbow has great fond memories for so many people. I understand the website is hit many times a day from around the world – not only in Britain.
Yes I’m very well thank you and still working in showbiz, despite what you might read in the press. Next month I celebrate 40 years in the business.
Like you I’ll be working through Christmas although I do get Xmas Day with my family. Have yourself a great Christmas and all the very best to you for 2002.
Best wishes
Geoffrey
Wow, what a lovely letter from a genuinely lovely man.
— Steve Jones Drums (@stickswiper) October 1, 2018
I know. What a very sad day 🌈
— Rachel Doyle 🐝 (@Rachel_Doyle72) October 1, 2018
And here he is, talking to Stewart Lee and Richard Herring, about his departure from Rainbow.
Favourite Geoffrey Hayes moment – when he when on Radio 1 with Stewart Lee and @Herring1967 to bemoan being sacked from Rainbow in 1993!https://t.co/g4YRL5CPgZ
— Pat Sissons (@pjsissons) October 1, 2018
RIP Geoffrey.
