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Big George (George Webley) was born on 29 May, 1957 in Clapham, London, England, is a British musician and composer (1957–2011). Discover Big George's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

Popular As George Webley
Occupation Broadcaster, musician, composer, bandleader
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 29 May, 1957
Birthday 29 May
Birthplace Clapham, London, England
Date of death 7 May, 2011
Died Place Milton Keynes, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Big George's Wife?

His wife is Sheila Webley (?–2011) (his death)

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Wife Sheila Webley (?–2011) (his death)
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Children 4

Big George Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Big George worth at the age of 53 years old? Big George’s income source is mostly from being a successful Broadcaster. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Big George's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1957

George Webley (29 May 1957 – 7 May 2011), better known by the stage name Big George, was a British musician, composer, bandleader and broadcaster who has been described as one of Britain's most successful theme music writers.

Webley was born in Clapham, London.

His aunt Vera was the fan club secretary for Frankie Laine, who was Webley's godfather on 1 June 1957.

His first introduction to music was when Donald Swann attended his primary school to play to all the pupils after the school's music teacher died.

Webley later said "From the first moment he lifted the piano lid, I knew the direction my life was going to take."

Webley left school at the age of 14 to go on the road with a showband.

He became friends with and regularly accompanied Herbie Flowers in his late teens after writing to the bassist for advice and was a session bass player until the age of 30.

He became a musical director for EMI at 30 and produced dozens of chart records.

1989

In 1989, Webley became bandleader on Jameson Tonight with Derek Jameson and Shane Ritchie.

He composed or arranged the theme music for the television programmes Have I Got News for You, The Office, Room 101, and The Graham Norton Show as well as play-out music for One Foot in the Grave (for which he said he was paid more than the more famous Have I Got News for You theme).

Webley composed numerous other themes for the National Theatre, Arts Theatre, ballet, and radio including Ian McMillan's East Coast Girls, Emma Clarke's Share and Share Alike, and Neil Mossey's Stockport So Good They Named It Once.

1994

Webley began presenting the Saturday late show on GLR in 1994 and continued until 1996 when he suffered a heart attack whilst on the air.

He successfully finished the show but was forced to take the next three years off to fully recover.

1999

Upon his return in 1999, Webley presented the BBC Two educational series Music File, which won the Prix La Basle award for educational excellence.

2002

In 2002, he won the Sony Radio Academy Gold Award for Best Music Presenter whilst on BBC Three Counties, where he launched "Cabbie Chat – The Rank Opinion", which ran every morning on his Milton Keynes Breakfast programme.

The idea was to ask the cab drivers of Milton Keynes their opinions on the day's news.

It lasted until Webley offended some of the drivers over a news item about taxi drivers.

He appeared as an expert musicologist on various TV and radio programmes, including The Big Breakfast, Esther, Kilroy, 5Live Breakfast with Nicky Campbell, Radio 4's Today, John Peel's Home Truths, Moral Notes, and Landmark Places with Laurie Taylor.

He wrote, presented and/or produced documentaries for Radio 4, including Playing Second Fiddle and Sense of Place.

He produced over three dozen parodies, songs and live performances for the Radio 1 Roadshow with Chris Moyles, who described him in his book The Gospel According to Chris Moyles as a genius.

He was also mentioned in Angie Bowie's biography Backstage Passes (Life on the Wildside with David Bowie) and in Bruce Thomas: The Big Wheel.

2006

Webley joined BBC London 94.9 in August 2006.

He hosted his radio show on BBC London 94.9 for four years.

He presented the BBC London 94.9 overnight show from August 2006, at the time of his death occupying the 2 am until 6 am slot Monday to Saturday.

One of the features of the show was the 'moan in', where listeners were given the opportunity to vent their frustrations about various issues.

Topics of discussion were generally those dealt with by tabloid newspapers.

The format was very much akin to American talk radio.

2009

He first presented the 2 am until 6 am slot, Monday to Friday until 2 January 2009.

From 5 January 2009 until January 2010, he presented the same type of madcap/serious phone-in show at the earlier time of 10 pm until 2 am, Monday to Friday.

2010

In January 2010, he returned to overnight shows on Tuesdays to Saturdays.

On his radio show, the show's topics were usually concerned with issues to do with London and the day's news stories.

He was known to be witty, enthusiastic about music and to have a fantastic general knowledge.

Occasionally he and a listener used to have a little sing-along and have a banter.

Webley was known to get a regular pop quiz from some of his callers on a wide range of issues, mainly to do with music.

The show attracted a substantial number of listeners outside of the United Kingdom, mostly from Syria and Taiwan.

He was also a regular contributor on Network BBC radio programmes including those of Simon Mayo and Paul Gambaccini, the Today programme, and 5Live Breakfast with Nicky Campbell.

His band the G Spot played their first gig on 28 August 2010 for Natalie Cassidy at the National Theatre, South Bank, London.

The performance was filmed for a reality show to be shown later that year on E4.

Webley was married to Sheila and had two sons (Harry and Twig), two daughters (Natalie Jayne and Clare), and three grandchildren.

At the time of his death, he was in a relationship with fellow broadcaster JoAnne Good.