Shaw Taylor died at his home in Totland on the Isle of Wight
The presenter of ITV’s Police 5, which ran for 30 years, has died.
Shaw Taylor pioneered the use of the public to help solve crimes by contacting the programme, which he fronted from when it began in 1962.
He was 90 and died at his home in Totland on the Isle of Wight on Wednesday with his partner Shirley Ferrari by his side.
Mr Taylor became famous on the programme with his catchphrase “keep ’em peeled”.
‘True gent’
His friend John Hannam, of Isle of Wight Radio, met him 20 years ago when he moved to the island.
“He loved his catchphrase being thrown back at him,” Mr Hannam said.
“He loved it if people called out in the street, he was in his element.
“He was one of the true gents of the industry, it was a privilege to know him.”
During his later years, the presenter was a keen supporter of local charities and helped save the Isle of Wight’s popular Shanklin Theatre from closure.
Made MBE
Peter Coleman, chairman of the friends of the theatre, said Mr Taylor played a “key role” in saving the venue and would be sorely missed.
Born Eric Taylor in the East End of London, he served in the RAF and later trained at the prestigious Rada acting school.
He acted for a spell on stage in the West End before becoming a TV and radio presenter.
It was as the popular host of the crime-solving show Police 5 that he became best known and he was made an MBE in 1986.
He is survived by his son, Richard, and …read more
Source:: BBC Entertainment
