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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Huge sum Sir Terry Wogan's children are set to inherit is revealed - as their childhood home goes on sale
Sir Terry Wogan's children are set to inherit more than £1million each from the sale of their childhood home, almost a year after the death of their beloved mother. Lady Helen Wogan passed away aged 88 in September last year – eight years after the legendary broadcaster and her husband of 50 years. The former fashion model had already left a massive £4,948,334 fortune to her three children – Alan, Katherine and Mark - and her grandchildren. This included tax-free gifts of £850,000 to her eldest son Alan, who was named as executor of her estate and £750,000 to daughter Katherine. Doting grandmother Lady Helen also set up a £100,000 trust fund for each of her grandchildren, to be made available to them when they turn 25. But now all three of her children are set to benefit further from an equal share each from the sale of the Wogans' highly six-bedroom family home in Buckinghamshire, which has been put on the market for £3,750,000. The sprawling Edwardian mansion in Taplow, near Maidenhead, boasts five reception rooms, and six bathrooms set in over 6,684 square feet. The property has landscaped gardens and grounds, including a formal walled garden as well as a tennis court and swimming pool. The secluded home also has views of Windsor Castle. Lady Helen's final will, written in February 2023, was signed off at the High Court last week. After her death last year, her son Mark paid tribute to a 'beautiful' mother and grandmother as he announced her passing. He wrote: 'Our beautiful Mum left us last night after a fantastic life. From a young Irish rose to Lady Wogan, she was the epitome of style and grace. 'A Mother, Grandmother and Wife, with love and kindness at her core. A strength and a belief that saw her through many of life's trials. 'A sense of humour and a turn of phrase that would have you in fits of laughter. 'A proper lady in every sense of the word. Her and Dad are hopefully sharing a vodka martini and hoping we don't make too much of fuss. We love you Mum, now and forever.' Veteran television and radio broadcaster Sir Terry, who is believed to have been worth £20 million at the height of her career, passed on £1 million upon his death from cancer in 2016. Lady Wogan, who was from Dublin, was a top Irish model in the 1960s and she met her husband while he was an up-and-coming star on Irish radio. Between 1993 and his semi-retirement in December 2009, Sir Terry's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show drew in an average of eight million listeners. Following his death, the BBC renamed Radio 2's studios Wogan House as a mark of respect. The couple opted for Taplow after moving to the UK from Ireland to advance Terry's career. Sir Terry first fell in love with the village, which has around 2,000 residents, in 1969 while visiting a friend, Kits Browning – the son of Daphne du Maurier – and his wife Olive. Sir Terry and his wife Helen then moved to the village permanently in 1975 to raise their children when the success of his Radio 2 breakfast show had already catapulted him to national stardom. Sir Terry described it as a 'sanctuary' where he could escape the public gaze. And came to cherish his role as a community stalwart in Buckinghamshire, where he lived for 40 years. Aware that the locals respected his family's privacy in his riverside mansion, the Limerick-born DJ became a key feature of village life. He was featured twice in a mural inside the village hall that depicts the daily lives of its inhabitants, he was vice president of the cricket club – where he enjoyed a vodka and tonic – and turned up for Christmas carols on the village green. But while he tried his best to keep his celebrity status separate from his home life, locals were often left amused when a Rolls-Royce or helicopter arrived at his home to pick him up. While fiercely proud of Irish roots, the grocer's son made no secret of his love affair with the adoptive nation he came to appreciate while listening to English radio broadcasts in his bedroom. Indeed, in 2005 Sir Terry decided to take joint British and Irish citizenship allowing him to receive a normal knighthood rather than an honorary one. Despite spending the vast majority of his life in England, Taplow was the only place that he knew as home in the UK. The family was so keen to engage with local life that Lady Wogan sat on a village committee for ten years. Her husband, raised a Catholic, occasionally accompanied her to mass at a local church – despite being an outspoken atheist following the death of his first-born daughter Vanessa at three weeks old in 1966. Priest Father Andy Richardson said he would quietly slip into to services at Our Lady of Peace church in the nearby village of Burnham after they had started. Keen to avoid attracting attention as his wife prayed, he would then leave just before the services ended. Nigel Smales, author of a history book on Taplow for which Sir Terry wrote the foreword, said that villagers warmed to the broadcaster because he 'never flaunted his fame'. Despite Terry and Helen's happy marriage and family life, there was one tragedy that never left them. The couple had a fourth child, their first, who they named Vanessa, to a heart condition just a few weeks after she was born in 1966. Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2009, Terry recalled of that loss: 'You'd think the memories would have lessened, 40 years on, but they haven't. 'What I find odd is that I can't remember very much about my other children's childhoods. Whole swathes have just gone. 'But with the baby we lost, I remember it all so vividly. I can still see her face, which is the most terrible bit.' He said that, at the time it happened, he was 'resentful of fate, of life and the unfairness of it' and punched a wall in frustration. But worse for the star was the impact it had on his 'broken-hearted' wife, who had to come home from hospital without her newborn daughter. On Lady Helen's death, Mark Wogan - who also works in broadcasting with a job at Virgin Radio - paid tribute to a 'beautiful' mother and grandmother. He wrote: 'Our beautiful Mum left us last night after a fantastic life. From a young Irish rose to Lady Wogan , she was the epitome of style and grace. 'A Mother, Grandmother and Wife, with love and kindness at her core. A strength and a belief that saw her through many of life's trials. A sense of humour and a turn of phrase that would have you in fits of laughter. 'A proper lady in every sense of the word. Her and Dad are hopefully sharing a vodka martini and hoping we don't make too much of fuss. We love you Mum, now and forever.' Celebrities shared their condolences as they led the tributes to Lady Helen in the comments
Extra.ie
19-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Extra.ie
Inside broadcasting legend Terry Wogan's stunning period home
Featuring five reception rooms, seven bedrooms, a swimming pool, tennis court and croquet lawn, Terry Wogan sure knew how to live large. The renowned broadcaster, who was born in Limerick, called this house a home with his wife Helen Joyce before his passing in 2016. Helen passed away just last year, with their home in Buckinghamshire now hitting the market for an astonishing £3.75million (€4.3million). Spanning a massive 6,500 square feet, the home was immaculately kept, and is beautiful both inside and out as a stunning Edwardian home that boasts stunningly manicured gardens, a tennis court, swimming pool, and croquet lawn — and has views that are just as breathtaking as the home itself. Terry Wogan's house in Buckinghamshire is on the market for over €4million. Pic: Savills The ground floor entrance hall is exceptionally spacious, with a large staircase, feature fireplace and double height hallway, while the main reception room — one of five, we might add — offers the versatility of being converted into a home office or downstairs bedroom. Pic: Savills The remaining four reception rooms are a formal dining room, formal living room and family room, while the kitchen comes fully loaded with a large range of storage units, gas hob, dual cooker and breakfast island for work and food. Pic: Savills Heading up the stairs to the first floor are the first four bedrooms, all of which are incredibly large with the master boasting built in wardrobes and a large en-suite with a bath and shower, as well as a balcony. The remaining three bedrooms on this floor are served by two family bathrooms. Pic: Savills The second floor is a self-contained apartment/guest accommodation, and is impressive in and of itself — boasting two double bedrooms and a separate guest kitchen. Pic: Savills As for the grounds, the home's gardens are incredibly well kept with mature hedge and shrub borders, as well as a tennis court, swimming pool and croquet lawn. The home also boasts incredible views of its surrounds, including Windsor Castle. Pic: Savills As for its previous owners, Terry Wogan needs no introduction (but we're going to give one anyway). Born in Limerick, the presenter is best known for his time with the BBC, where his radio tenure saw him become one of the most well known and beloved broadcasters ever. He also presented the Rose of Tralee on these shores, and was the voice of the Eurovision for the UK for decades. Pic: Savills Terry passed away in 2016 after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, while his wife of 50 years Helen Joyce passed away last year. The couple had four children together. Pic: Savills Hitcham Lane, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire is available via Savills, with an asking price of £3,750,000 (€4,325,250).
Irish Times
18-07-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Look inside: Terry Wogan's £3.75m home with tennis court, swimming pool, croquet lawn and orchard
The former Buckinghamshire home of the late, renowned BBC broadcaster Terry Wogan and his late wife, Helen, has been put up for sale. Hitcham Close in the village of Taplow, near Maidenhead in England, is on the market through joint agents Savills Residential & Country Agency and Bovingdons at a guide price of €4.33 million (Stg£3.75 million). Described by the selling agent as a 'prominent Edwardian home', the house's key features include seven bedrooms all of which have views of its gardens and grounds, five reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfastroom, pantry and utility/bootroom, a tennis court, heated swimming pool, walled garden, croquet lawn and an orchard. The property, which the radio and TV presenter acquired with his wife in 1975, sits on a substantial 2.84-acre site behind wrought-iron gates in a private setting with views to Windsor Castle. Wogan, who was given an honorary knighthood for his services to broadcasting by Britain's late Queen Elizabeth in 2005, forged strong links to his adopted Buckinghamshire over the decades when he and his family lived there. From 2007, he served as deputy lieutenant of the county, a role which saw him assisting the lord lieutenant in their duties as the queen's official local representative. Following Wogan's death at the age of 77 in 2016, lord lieutenant Henry Aubrey-Fletcher spoke of the Irish broadcaster's work in the county. READ MORE Entrance hall Livingroom Diningroom Study Kitchen He said: 'He was true to his word. Despite his busy broadcasting schedule Terry frequently undertook citizenship ceremonies, welcoming people from other countries just as he, himself, had been welcomed to these shores from Ireland.' In comments published in local newspaper, The Bucks Herald, Wogan's youngest son, Mark, remembered the family's time together in Hitcham Close. 'We're a close family, so the kitchen was central to everything,' Mark said. 'Mum was a fantastic cook. The welcome was always warm and the food plentiful. 'My parents were great hosts and had a close group of good friends that would regularly be over for dinners. 'We'd also have some lovely long lunches on the terrace overlooking mum's beloved garden. It's a thing of beauty.' Landing Bedroom Bedroom Bathroom Bathroom Lawn to rear Lawn Landscaped lawn area Tennis court Tennis court According to Hugh Maconochie of selling agent Savills, Hitcham Close 'exudes charm and has clearly been a wonderful family home for many years'. 'The garden views are truly exceptional, with Windsor Castle beautifully framed by thoughtfully positioned planting, creating a picturesque and memorable outlook,' Maconochie said. Terry Wogan was a regular presenter on BBC Radio from 1969 until his death in 2016. His Radio 2 breakfast show, Wake up to Wogan, was hugely successful, attracting an average audience of about eight million listeners between 1993 and his semi-retirement in 2009. [ Terry Wogan interview: 'I'm a child of the Pale. I think I was born to succeed here' Opens in new window ] In terms of his television career, Wogan had a number of notable successes. These included Wogan, the thrice-weekly chatshow that he hosted on BBC One from 1984-1991, his time at the helm of the popular Blankety Blank quizshow, and Come Dancing, the original forerunner to today's ballroom dancing behemoth, Strictly Come Dancing. He presented the BBC's coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest for many years. His proudest achievement, however, was Children in Need, the annual fundraising telethon he started in 1980, and which has raised hundreds of millions since.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chris Tarrant brands Phillip Scofield 'the most over-exposed man ever' and claims he 'lost the plot' after fame went to his head
Chris Tarrant has branded Phillip Schofield 'the most over-exposed man ever' and claimed her 'lost the plot' after fame went to his head. Schofield left ITV's This Morning in May 2023 after admitting to having a relationship with a much younger male colleague. And speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? presenter Tarrant had made her thoughts on Schofield very clear. 'There was not a hint of apology or "Maybe I was a little bit out of order", Christ Almighty,' he said. Schofield revealed he believes he thinks the former Dancing On Ice host 'lost the plot' after finding fame. 'He was the most over-exposed man ever, maybe apart from [Terry] Wogan at his peak - but Terry was on all the time because he was very good, and funny and likeable, and bright as a button,' he said. 'Schofield, they always said, "Oh, but he's a safe pair of hands." Did anyone ever say, "Ooh, it's five to eight, got to get home quick because the safe pair of hands is on?"' Schofield publicly fell out with her former co-presenter Holly Willoughby last year and was later accused of 'blaming women' for his downfall. On his comeback show Cast Away, which aired on Channel 5 in October, Schofield took aim at those 'who betrayed him' 16 months ago when he quit ITV's This Morning. One showbusiness insider told MailOnline: 'You can see what Phil is doing, he is angry and he is taking his moment in the limelight, slinging more mud while people are interested in him. 'Phil's career ended because he lied, he resigned from ITV when he lied about having an affair with a much younger colleague. To say this is Holly's fault is just ridiculous. Talk about blame the woman.' Meanwhile, friends of Holly pointed to the fact that she was entirely vindicated for her falling out with Phillip after it emerged that he had lied about his relationship with a younger colleague. Holly said in 2023 that he had been dishonest with her about the affair, as he had also been to ITV, his agent YMU and his family. He also lied to the Mail about it and admitted the truth in a statement last May. 'Phil is a self-confessed and proven liar so things he says have to be taken with a pinch of salt,' a source said: 'He lied to his colleagues, his employers and the media, let's not forget that.' The star was later labelled vindictive after texts revealed that he told Holly that she ' brought him down' shortly before he resigned from This Morning last year. Friends of the disgraced presenter claimed he sent her the accusation in a WhatsApp message and said she should have publicly supported him following their fall out. He then blamed her for not doing so, saying it then prompted him to stand down after 21 years on the ITV show. Phillip had asked her for a public show of support such as a statement or picture together in the hope it would halt claims they had fallen out. Following rumours that they had fallen out in May 2023, Phillip left Holly devastated when he made a public statement to discuss their friendship. He said: 'The last few weeks haven't been easy for either of us. As I have said before, Holly is my rock. 'We're the best of friends – as always, she is an incredible support on screen, behind the scenes and on the phone. 'Holly has always been there for me, through thick and thin. And I've been there for her.' Friends of Holly said at the time said she was 'blindsided' by his outburst. Phillip stood down from This Morning days later on May 20. He said in a statement: 'I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can't go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love. 'So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future.' While he stepped down from This Morning, he was due to present the Soap Awards a week later for ITV and bosses at the network had given him a new prime time show.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fearne Cotton admits she was left 'incapable' of reading Children in Need figures after a drunken night with Terry Wogan during their time on the show
Fearne Cotton has revealed how she was left 'incapable' of reading out the Children in Need figures after a drunken night with Terry Wogan. The presenter, 43, hosted the show alongside the late broadcaster from 2005 until 2015, and told of how he always kept the wine and Baileys flowing. Joining Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett OBE on Dish from Waitrose, she discussed her time working with Terry. She began: 'Oh my God, Sir Terry was so full of all the gems. Oh, all the gems. I loved working with him so much. 'If we did Children in Need which goes on for hours and hours, definitely by about ten, the red wine had come out. And then by midnight the Baileys would come out. The Baileys. 'And you- there'd be like a little cornered off curtained area. And there'd be a little tray with the Bailey's and the wine, and I was like, okay, we're cooking.' Fearne continued: 'And by the end of it, when you're doing the big totalise, when you've gotta read a number that is so long, you're incapable. 'I don't know how to read that number. 'It's 32 million ish.' 'Four hundred and sixty thousand… and one hundred pounds?' It doesn't make any sense. Yeah, four pence. There's a decimal somewhere, yeah.' Veteran broadcaster Terry passed away aged 77 in January 2016 after being secretly diagnosed with cancer. After disappearing from the airwaves suddenly in 2015, Sir Terry's illness was kept so private that executives and colleagues at the BBC were convinced he would return to the radio within weeks. Instead of revealing the diagnosis, he told friends he had a back problem. Fearne's new interview comes after her estranged husband Jesse Wood proved things are getting serious in his new relationship with Gemma Gregory. The musician, 48, went public with his romance with the former Made in Chelsea star, 39, two months ago and they are going from strength to strength. Fearne continued: 'And by the end of it, when you're doing the big totalise, when you've gotta read a number that is so long, you're incapable' Fearne issued a shock statement to announce her split from Jesse after 10 years of marriage back in December, saying their priority was their children. Last week, Gemma posted several loved-up pictures to Instagram, showing her and Jesse looking cosy as they cuddled and joked around during various days out. The London-born actress and former model captioned the post: 'Love is the frequency of magic', followed by star and red heart emojis. Insiders say the relationship is progressing quickly - and it looks to be far more than a casual rebound following the shock collapse of Jesse's decade-long marriage to TV presenter Fearne last December. 'It's getting serious now. Jesse and Gemma are spending loads of time together and things are clearly going well,' a source close to the pair told MailOnline. 'He's been through a rough patch emotionally, but Gemma's really lifted him. They've got chemistry and a lot in common - she makes him laugh, and he feels relaxed around her. It's definitely more than a fling.' It came just weeks after photos of Fearne kissing her new boyfriend, TV director Elliot Hegarty, emerged. Fearne addressed her split from Jesse for the first time on Lorraine earlier this year, calling the situation 'very amicable' and saying the children - son Rex, 11, and daughter Honey, 8 - were 'doing great'. Jesse, meanwhile, has remained tight-lipped publicly, though his stepmother Jo Wood - ex-wife of his father Ronnie Wood - has spoken about the split. 'I was shocked, actually. I didn't expect Fearne to have a new boyfriend. And Jesse was devastated,' she told the Mail earlier this year. 'But sometimes in life, you have to go through these things… I'm sure Jesse's going to be very happy. These things work out. Their time was up - they had to move on.' She also said she looked forward to meeting Gemma, describing the relationship at the time as 'all very new'. Gemma, who has a son, Benji, from a previous relationship, is no stranger to the spotlight. She played young Estella in the 1999 adaptation of Great Expectations, and briefly appeared in Made in Chelsea in 2012 thanks to her long-time friendship with Hugo Taylor. She's also previously been romantically linked to aristocrat Nicholas Knatchbull - the godson of Prince Charles - and England polo captain Henry for life.'
