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William g stewart biography William Gladstone Stewart 15 July — 21 September was an English television producer, director, and television presenter, best known as the presenter and producer of the Channel 4 quiz show Fifteen to One from to Stewart was born on 15 July in Lancaster. In , Stewart ventured to Southampton to join the Merchant Navy , though an industrial action prevented him from doing so. Stewart said of the opportunity, "I thought I'd have a great time and perhaps work in the kitchens. But, while I was having an interview, a chap asked if I wanted to be a redcoat.

Former Fifteen to One host William G Stewart dies

William G Stewart, the former host of popular TV show Fifteen to One, has died at the age of

A legendary figure in UK television, Stewart was also the producer and director of The Price is Right and Family Fortunes.

A representative said in a statement that he had died "peacefully" and "surrounded by his friends and family" on Tuesday morning.

Stewart fronted the Channel 4 general knowledge show Fifteen to One, often called the toughest quiz show on television, from its inception in until

He famously said that his idea for the show came from a BT salesman, John M Lewis, who sold a month option to the show for &#;

"It was a good idea, and knowing that it had already been rejected by nine other producers and sensing that John would probably be very keen to make any sort of positive progress, I made him an offer," Stewart wrote in the Daily Mail.

"That &#; was the best money I've ever spent in my life."

Fifteen to One went on to air for 2, episodes, including 34, contestants and , questions.

Stewart also produced drama for television, including Tickets for the Titanic and sitcom Bless This House.

He married his third wife Laura Calland, a voice-over artist on Fifteen to One, in

News of Stewart's death prompted condolences and praise from television critics and personalities in the UK.

Sandi Toksvig called him a "lovely man" and a "consummate TV professional".

Channel 4 said it was "saddened" by news of the death of a "broadcasting legend", adding that Stewart's "inimitable style set Fifteen to One apart from other quiz shows".

After 11 years off air Fifteen to One was revived in the spring of , with Toksvig replacing Stewart as presenter.