- Suffered from Poland's Syndrome, which stunted the growth of his right hand during childhood.
- He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Broadcasting and to Charity. He is made an MBE for his charity work, especially for the Foundation for Children with Leukaemia. He had raised £10 million for charities in as many years.
- Used to present "Nightline", a late-night phone-in programme on LBC (London Broadcasting Company, a commercial radio station), using the name Jeremy James Antony Gibson Beedlebum.
- He was a fan of football and supported Arsenal.
- His favorite songs were "Skinnamarink" by Bob McGrath, "The Living Years" by Mike (Mike Rutherford) & The Mechanics, "Stand By Me" by John Lennon, "Forever Young" by Joan Baez, "Sweet Old World" by Lucinda Williams, "I Believe In You" by Don Williams, "Winterwood" by Don McLean, "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen, "Best Thing That Ever Happened" by 'Gladys Knight' & The Pips and "Who Wants To Live Forever" by Queen. (Source: BBC Radio 2 "Tracks of My Years").
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