The son of beloved broadcasting icon Sir Terry Wogan has publicly excoriated the BBC in a stunning rebuke, branding the corporation's failure to mark his father's 90th birthday with a special tribute as 'absolutely disgusting'.
Mark Wogan, speaking from his home in Spain, expressed his profound disappointment and fury that the BBC, the network his father served for decades, did not air any dedicated programming to commemorate the milestone anniversary of the legendary presenter's birth.
'It's disgraceful, absolutely disgusting,' Mark declared in an emotional outburst. 'You would have thought that for a man who gave 50 years of his life to the BBC, they would have at least done a little tribute to him on his 90th birthday.'
Sir Terry, who passed away in 2016, was a cornerstone of BBC broadcasting, charming millions of viewers as the host of 'Blankety Blank' and 'Children in Need', and captivating radio listeners for 27 years with his warm and witty breakfast show on Radio 2.
Mark contrasted the BBC's silence with the heartfelt tributes from loyal fans, which provided some solace to the grieving family. 'The fans were out in force, which was lovely to see, but nothing from the BBC. It's just very, very sad,' he lamented.
The perceived snub has opened old wounds for the Wogan family, reinforcing a sense that the broadcaster's legacy has been overlooked by the very institution he helped build. This public condemnation from a family member marks a significant moment, highlighting a poignant clash between corporate memory and a family's desire for recognition.
