11 Facts About Ted Moult

Edward Walker Moult was a British farmer at Scaddows Farm near Ticknall, Derbyshire, who became a radio and television personality.

Ted Moult left Derby School at 17 in 1944 but, by 22, had his first dairy farm in Sinfin, on the outskirts of the city.

Ted Moult has been credited with the concept of "pick-your-own" strawberries at his farm; he began in 1961, and always made a point of greeting his customers.

Ted Moult first came to public attention in the 1950s on BBC Radio's general knowledge quiz Brain of Britain, although he was knocked out in the first round.

Ted Moult was the subject of This Is Your Life in February 1964 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.

Ted Moult appeared in six episodes of What's My Line in 1958 as a panellist.

Ted Moult appeared in the opening edition of Channel 4's first show Countdown and had a number of small cameo roles in films and television, playing Harold Carter, the love interest of the housekeeper Mrs Hall in a 1980 episode of the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.

In 1983, Ted Moult appeared on the third series of Bullseye as a celebrity guest throwing darts for charity.

Ted Moult played the part of Bill Insley in the Radio 4 soap opera The Archers from 1983 to 1986.

Ted Moult was the front man for a series of adverts for Everest Double Glazing in the 1980s, featuring the selling line: "You only fit double glazing once, so fit the best: Everest".

Ted Moult was survived by his wife Marie Rose, and children.