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Philbin said: "Keith was a one-off - full of life, generous and with a focus on things that mattered - his family. And all of my computer game shortcuts were now shortcuts to A Day with The Wiggles, Shrek Extra Large, Cheggers Party Quiz, and Viva Pinata. The couple were married from 1982 to 1993 after Philbin joined the line-up of Swap Shop in 1978. I was so satisfied by the orgy that happened, but what put the icing on the cake was that when I later viewed my desktop, I saw that my background was a picture of the very same orgy that happened. Meanwhile, Maggie Philbin has hailed her ex-husband and Multi-Coloured Swap Shop co-star as a "one-off". "The greatest achievement for any TV performer is for the viewers to regard you as a friend and today millions will be grateful for Keith's contribution to their childhood memories and like me they will mourn the passing of a friend." He was at his best on location, with a film crew chasing him and a member of the public about to be surprised on their doorstep. He was an all-round entertainer- a very funny comedian and accomplished musician and singer. Keith was indeed larger than life but he never stole the spotlight. Keith Chegwin surrounded by children in January 1977 as he hosted kids' Saturday morning show Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (Image: Daily Record) Like all true professionals he possessed the knack of reinventing himself time and time again. I never heard Cheggers say a bad word about anyone. In fact now I think about it I never saw him upset or angry. "I never saw Keith flustered or lost for words.

He was an extraordinary showman capable of entertaining a vast crowd of excited children during the long periods between his live contributions to the show. "I had the luxury of hosting the show from behind the desk in a warm studio but Keith was out on the road in all weathers. Only those who've presented live television really know how difficult it is to make it look easy. Yes, we had the wonderful broadcaster John Craven to keep us in line but it was the chemistry between myself and Keith that initially created the Swap Shop magic that enthralled millions of children every Saturday morning on BBC 1. "Cheggers and I launched Swap Shop together. Keith Chegwin at the start of his career in TV that soon made him a kids' favourite (Image: PA)
