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Daily Record
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Glen Michael's daughter hails 'touching' outpouring of love after death of Scots TV icon
Yonnie McInnes, eldest child of Cartoon Cavalcade icon Glen who died last week aged 99, said recent days had been a 'rollercoaster'. The daughter of TV icon Glen Michael says she's touched by the outpouring of love for the children's entertainer since he passed away last week at the age of 99. The showbiz legend was loved by a generation who grew up watching his weekly Cartoon Cavalcade shows and TV companions including Paladin the talking lamp, Totty the Robot and dogs Rudi and Rusti which ran on STV for 26 years. Last week, dad-of-two Glen passed away peacefully at his cottage in Maidens, in Ayrshire where he'd lived alone since the loss of wife Beryl in 2015. News of his death sparked a flood of glowing tributes from Scottish stars like Marti Pellow, Midge Ure and Grant Stott along with thousands of fans online. Despite being a household name, to his children Yonnie McInnes and award-winning film editor son Chris Buckland, his daughter has said he was just their loving dad. Yonnie, 74, who in 1970 appeared on a Christmas special of Cartoon Cavalcade as a youngster with her brother, now 66, said: 'It's been an up-and-down roller coaster for all of the family. 'One minute, you're sad, the next minute, you're feeling touched and overwhelmed and happy because people are coming up to you with their happy memories of their childhood watching our father's show. 'That's pretty precious. To have that kind of influence on a whole generation of families, we've found it quite overwhelming and mind-boggling, to be honest. 'To us he was just Dad.' Retired features journalist Yonnie, who now works part-time as a guide at King Charles's Dumfries House, added: 'Now he's died, you realise what he did really did count, 'Going online and seeing the wonderful messages has been uplifting. I've been sitting in floods of tears reading everything.' Glen was born Cecil Edward Buckland in Devon in 1926, to parents Mabel and Arthur Buckland. However he later changed his name to Glen Michael early in his showbusiness career which he began by performing on stage for British troops during World War II alongside Beryl. Glen then appeared as a trainee police officer in the classic Brit crime flick The Blue Lamp with Jack Warner and Dirk Bogarde in 1950. But it was in 1952 when Berly suggested a holiday to Scotland that things took a dramatic turn. Glen went on to forge a new career, working alongside Stanley Baxter, Jimmy Logan, Rikki Fulton and Jack Milroy in the Five Past Eight Show. But it was in 1966, that Glen became a name in his own right with the launch of Cartoon Cavalcade. The show offered for many Scots children an introduction to cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny and Spider-Man pulling in huge audiences in its run to 1992. Glen also went on to become one of the original presenters on Radio Clyde in 1974. Until six weeks ago when he got ill, Yonnie said her dad was still active in the community - heading to Souter's Inn in Kirkoswald for breakfast every morning where he was a much-loved regular. He was also a stalwart Ayr United fan, regularly popping up at Somerset Park for home games. Maddeningly for Yonnie, he also insisted on continuing to drive his own car everywhere at 99. Yonnie joked: "He was driving me crazy. "At one point he said, 'I might be 99,' and he tapped his forehead, 'but up here I'm still 45'. "That was him. He was never happier than when he was performing.' Glen, who lost his wife and Yonnie and Chris' mum Beryl in 2015, became a keen advocate for charity Age Scotland's campaign on loneliness and also took on a role as ambassador for veterans charity Erskine. Yonnie said: "He was never physically lonely because so many people wanted to talk to him. He was never a depressive person, he was always ready to tell a tale. "But he said the worst thing was at night-time when he was on his own, just about to go to bed. "He still had the ashes of my mother in his living room and he would talk to her regularly, as if she was in the room, because that for him was a comfort. "His last wishes were for his ashes and Mum's ashes to be scattered together." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. She also told of the quirks of growing up in a "showbiz family" - and meeting Scottish comedy icons like Scotch and Wry star Rikki Fulton and Ronnie Corbett. Yonnie recalled: "When I was in primary school I remember being taken to a restaurant called the Woodville just up the road from the King's Theatre in Edinburgh. "This was late at night after a show one Friday, a big treat. "I'm looking around the table and there's Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Stanley Baxter and Ronnie Corbett... "The next week at school, as you do, I said to my pal I went for dinner and all these names rolled out, and the look on my friend's face was just like, 'What a liar.' "So I learned to keep my mouth shut and not say too much, because they just didn't believe me!" Yonnie says anyone who wishes to give a fitting tribute to her dad should consider donating to Age Scotland or Erskine. Glen's funeral will be at 3.30pm on Wednesday, July 16, at Masonhill Crematorium in Ayr, with the family hoping to livestream the service for his legion of fans.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cartoon Cavalcade presenter Glen Michael dies aged 99
Children's TV presenter Glen Michael has died aged family said he passed away peacefully at his home in South Ayrshire after a short hosted Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade for nearly three decades on STV, beginning in 1966 and running until December described him as a "legend" and said he would be remembered as a "wonderful performer and personality." Before the programme launched in 1966, Michael believed he had messed up his audition after smiling constantly due to his approach was liked by programme bosses, who offered him a five-week contract at £14 a the decades the show became a hit as Michael introduced cartoons, read birthday greetings and chatted to on-screen companions - including Paladin the lamp and his dogs Rudi and Rusti. In 1975 Cavalcade won the Scottish ITV programme of the year award from the Radio Industries Club of Hain, STV's managing director for audiences, said: "We are deeply saddened to hear that Glen Michael has passed away. "Glen was a wonderful performer and personality and we know that many viewers will have very fond memories of him. "He was an STV legend, with Glen Michael's Cavalcade a particular favourite for children across Scotland during its 26 year run. "Our thoughts are with his family at this time and we send them our deepest condolences." Glen Michael's career Michael was also one of the original DJs when Radio Clyde launched in the 1970s. He was born in Devon and named Cecil Edward Buckland, later changing his name to Glen Michael when he decided to try for a career in a teenager he went to London to try his luck as an entertainer, and later served in the RAF during World War this time he met his wife Beryl, who he married in 1947 and who he also worked with in an onstage double act - Michael and Raye. His life changed when he moved to the Scotland in the early 1950s for a six week run with Scottish comedian Jack six week run stretched into 13 years of touring and performing in theatres across the country, along with TV appearances alongside Milroy and Rikki Fulton's famed double act Francie and Josie. When Milroy moved to London, Michael, who had settled in Prestwick, was asked to audition for Cartoon continued to be busy until his death, recently recording a video as an ambassador for service veterans charity also supported Age UK with their charitable wife died several years ago but he is survived by his children children Yonnie and Christopher and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family said they were thankful to all the medical professionals and at home carers who helped look after him.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scots TV star spotted at Glasgow restaurant as they reveal they ‘turned down night out with Liam Gallagher'
He admitted he 'loves coming back' to his hometown WHAT'S THE STORY? Scots TV star spotted at Glasgow restaurant as they reveal they 'turned down night out with Liam Gallagher' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTS TV star was spotted at a Glasgow restaurant as he revealed he once snubbed a night out with Liam Gallagher. 3 The venue boasts a newly designed bar and restaurant with an outdoor terrace 3 The star enjoyed trying out espresso martinis and fizz during the evening 3 Showbiz presenter Ross King popped into Epicures in Hyndland Showbiz presenter Ross King popped into Epicures in Hyndland, Glasgow, on Saturday night. The popular venue recently changed hands and now boasts a newly designed bar and restaurant with a stage for live music and an outdoor terrace. Motherwell-born Ross, who was visiting with new girlfriend Brigitte as well as family and friends, enjoyed trying out espresso martinis and some fizz during the occasion. Explaining how he is back in Scotland from the Hollywood Hills for a few weeks, Ross said: "I brought my girlfriend Brigitte, who I met in LA, to find out exactly what life is all about. My sister is here, and it was her big birthday on July 4, and it's my brother-in-law's birthday as well so we did a little wine tasting. "We've had the most fantastic night." The renowned presenter who used to host on Radio Clyde and recently received an MBE also brought his hairdresser, Glasgow legend Gary Hely to his celebratory evening. He said: 'I also come back to Scotland to get my hair cut. I'm also out with the legend that is Gary Healy who has cut my hair since I was but a lad - and he's the guy that can tell you the truth. My hair is natural. It said it on the bottle.' Admitting he rarely gets a day off his telly job, Ross added: 'I'm on a tour. I've been to London and I'm going to the Cotswolds as well. My mum and dad used to say to me there is no place like home then I put them in one and they changed their mind. I'm joking. "This is just my girlfriend coming to see everything here and Glasgow will always be home. I love coming back." Saying he'd love to return to try more of Epicures menu, he added: "It's a long time since I've been allowed in a cool trendy place like this." Ross recently revealed he turned down Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher when he asked him to go on a night out in New York. Scots streets transformed for huge blockbuster as A-listers JJ Abrams and Glen Powell spotted He told the Daily Record: "I met Liam once in New York right outside the hotel at Central Park where I'd just interviewed Ben Affleck. "A car that was taking me to the airport pulled up and the doormen turned round and went 'Car for Ross King, Car for Ross King'. "Liam was there and he was like 'I've just bought a place here. "Do you want to go out tonight? And I was like 'Oh that would have been some night but I have to go to the airport. "But Liam was just the nicest man. I could actually see the headline: 'Ross King snubbed a night out with Oasis man'.'
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots telly presenter turned down night out with Liam Gallagher
Motherwell-born Ross, 63, who now lives in Los Angeles was back in Glasgow for a family event at the weekend. Scots entertainment presenter Ross King has told how he once turned down a night out with Liam Gallagher who remembered him from his stints on daytime telly show Lorraine. Motherwell-born Ross, 63, who now lives in Los Angeles was back in Glasgow for a family event at the weekend. The former Radio Clyde DJ and weatherman told the Record he can't wait to see Oasis perform in California as part of their reunion tour. But he still can't believe he knocked back Oasis frontman Liam who asked him to hit the town for a night in New York. He said: 'I met Liam once in New York right outside the hotel at Central Park where I'd just interviewed Ben Affleck. 'A car that was taking me to the airport pulled up and the doormen turned round and went 'Car for Ross King, Car for Ross King'. 'Liam was there and turned round and went 'Eh, Eh, Eh, Ross… Lorraine. Ross, where's Lorraine? Alright.' According to Ross, Liam asked him for a selfie, adding: 'And then he was like 'I've just bought a place here. "Do you want to go out tonight? And I was like 'Oh that would have been some night but I have to go to the airport. "But Liam was just the nicest man. I could actually see the headline: 'Ross King snubbed a night out with Oasis man'.' Ross, who was back in Glasgow to celebrate his sister's birthday at West End hotspot Epicures, said: 'I'm going to see Oasis in the Rosebowl in Pasadena and that's going to be phenomenal.' After spending the evening at the newly refurbished Glasgow bar and restaurant with his girlfriend Brigitte, family and friends, he added: 'We've had the most fantastic night.'
Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lorraine star pictured at popular Glasgow restaurant
Glasgow got a taste of Hollywood when TV showbiz presenter Ross King visited Epicures last night to try out the cocktails and other delights on offer. The popular eatery on Hyndland Road in the West End, which recently changed hands on May 1, has just launched its newly designed bar and restaurant with a stage for live music and an outdoor terrace, and Ross, 63, and his entourage turned up to enjoy their new seven nights a week late-night opening. The presenter, who was with his new girlfriend Brigitte, his family, and friends, enjoyed trying out Espresso Martini's and some fizz during their trip at the plush venue. Taking in the LA-inspired decor, ambient lighting, and new menus which include mussels, beetroot salad, steaks and linguine, the Lorraine star explained he was back in Scotland from the Hollywood Hills for a couple of weeks. READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly pictured at East Kilbride restaurant READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly's verdict on strawberries and cream sandwich He enthused: 'I brought my girlfriend Brigitte, whom I met in LA, to find out exactly what life is all about. "My sister is here, and it was her big birthday on July 4, and it's my brother-in-law's birthday as well, so we did a little wine tasting. "We've had the most fantastic night.' The renowned presenter, who used to host on Radio Clyde and recently received an MBE, also brought his hairdresser, Glasgow legend Gary Hely, to his celebratory evening. He said: 'I also came back to Scotland to get my hair cut. "I'm also out with the legend that is Gary Healy, who has cut my hair since I was but a lad - and he's the guy that can tell you the truth. My hair is natural. "It said it on the bottle.' Admitting he rarely gets a day off his telly job, Ross who lives overlooking the Hollywood Hills, added: 'I'm on a tour. "I've been to London and I'm going to the Cotswolds as well. My mum and dad used to say to me there is no place like home then I put them in one and they changed their mind. "I'm joking. This is just my girlfriend coming to see everything here and Glasgow will always be home. "I love coming back.' Saying he'd love to return to try more of Epicure's menu, he added: 'It's a long time since I've been allowed in a cool, trendy place like this."
