Mark Speight
Mark Speight, presenter of children’s television including art programme SMArt, was found dead on 13 April 2008 aged 42.
Anthony Minghella
Anthony Minghella, television and film director and screenwriter, died on 18 March 2008 aged 54.
Jeremy Beadle
Jeremy Beadle, TV prankster and presenter of light entertainment shows, died on 30 January 2008 aged 59.
Sir John Harvey-Jones
Sir John Harvey-Jones, former chairman of ICI and presenter of the BBC Troubleshooter series, died on 9 January 2008 aged 83.
Verity Lambert
Verity Lambert, television and film producer responsible for such well-loved shows as Doctor Who, Minder, The Naked Civil Servant and Jonathan Creek, died on 22 November 2007 aged 71.