What Happened to Geoffrey Hayes After He Lost All His Money

[@bobbydavro7533]

I appeared on an early 80's episode of Rainbow where I impersonated Geofrrey Zippy George and Bungle. Many years later I worked with him in a panto in Woking. He was a talented professional performer and a really nice man and always fun to spend time with. I was very sad to hear of his passing. A real TV icon and is sadly missed. RIP Geoffrey ❤️

[@bovler]

Legendary sketch Mr Davro!

[@Supadan75]

Wait THE Bobby Davro?!!!!

[@bovler]

@@Supadan75 Who knows!?

[@TheSpringOf74]

So Bungle was a young Starmer?, The likeness is incredibly disturbing?.

[@privatechannel8462]

Oh no you didn't....* *this is a joke for any American viewers

[@GuildfordGhost]

Seriously, thank you for treating his story with the dignity he deserved. I think he was a great, grounded human being and the world is worse off without him.

[@Lincoln12933]

I'm pretty sure it's just an AI creation...

[@Max-nz7op]

Not sure the thumbnail reading "BROKE AS FUCK" is that dignified or respectful

[@AquaMarina-j50]

yea he was obviously quite a charismatic person that could of easily appeared in a few episodes of EastEnders or something like that now and again, I don't really buy in to the whole ' typecast' scenario, if you only ever play one TV role without a Chance of anything else then that's bound to happen.

[@GuildfordGhost]

@@Max-nz7op Totally agree with you on that bit. Saw it after I posted the comment. I guess it's clickbait, because the video is nothing like the thumbnail.

[@maxinehulme2009]

‘Uncle’ Geoffrey. As a young child this was my most favourite programme. I still haven’t forgotten it and I’m 60 years old next year.

[@Happinosis]

Geoffrey was a lovely man. I used to see him quite regularly in the early 90s as I was on my morning commute to uni, and he’d always stop and chat with me. A genuinely missed person and a bit of a legend.

[@EchoBeach501]

I'm not convinced that he lost his money. The video said he spent time between homes in England and Spain! Working in a supermarket or a as cab driver isn't a fall from grace - maybe he just likes to keep busy and do something, rather than sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring. And fair play to him. There's nothing wrong with that.

[@michaelking9818]

That’s a great point

[@TrueBrit1]

Absolutely right. When people are famous and in the limelight, there are countless examples of those that fall from grace i.e., they lose their popularity, relevance or purpose, that sit around desperate for the phone to ring offering new roles/fame, rather than accept life for what it is. The sensible ones are those that keep their phone on standby, while getting on in another form of work, whatever it is, and if that phone doesn't ring again, well they've got a perfectly adequate form of regular income coming in to pay the bills. It doesn't sound like he lost all of his money at all - maintaining 2 properties suggests to me he had been very astute with his money and finances.

[@Jez1963UK]

You couldn't be more right, and you describe me to a tee. I got a job stacking shelves because I was stuck indoors waiting for the phone to ring and it was seriously affecting my health, both mental and physical. The best decision I ever made (and I really mean that). I love it. It's brainless and gives you a purpose, keeps you fit and keeps you sane. Meet lots of nice customers and being useful to my community.

[@mcfcguvnors]

300 quid a week - is 300 hundred quid a week ,simple as that , cant live without £££

[@robhollywood647]

He obviously wasn't doing as well after Rainbow ended , the big pay checks had stopped topping up his wealth and he had to delve into his savings - taking new jobs to top up the kitty and give him something to do.

[@trevortrevatrevortreva1520]

Rainbow truly encapsulated the innocence of growing up in the UK and the show rainbow in all its entirety offered a reminder of simpler times. I hope all the cast know they are held dear in many hearts and always will be ❤

[@marianneharris-ux9pq]

Totally agree with you, Rainbow was part of my wonderful childhood, it brought all of the family and friends together, 💕

[@Thenogomogo-zo3un]

Very sweet and true words ❤

[@MadderMel]

Yes 👍 it was a wonderful show !

[@bobbadham261]

It's strange coz it woz a bit cringey lol but yeah fond memories of better more inoccent times!!

[@karljlangford]

Agreed

[@zamiadams4343]

Growing up in the 70's and 80's Geoffrey was a big part of my childhood, I loved Rainbow.

[@dinagreaves6686]

Snap 😊

[@vickihayward6832]

Ditto🙂

[@sargonixofur1234]

Children need more role models like Geoffrey Hayes. Lots of children don’t have a dad and he was a good example. Most kids tv presenters these days are shouty young fools. RIP.

[@Faith_Chi]

He seemed like a sweet man.

[@buzby303]

100%

[@maxinehulme2009]

@@sargonixofur1234 totally agree

[@miloroberts5883]

RIP Geoffrey Hayes. Thank You for all them great years. Safe Journey 🙏

[@midnightmosesuk]

Poor old Geoffrey, it really shows how life can go sometimes. One minute you're top of the tree, the next you're back in the mud. But, amongst a certain generation of British adults, he's deeply appreciated.

[@jasonph2522]

Not just British, I spent my teen years in New Zealand and every now and again, we'd cut class, smoke some good Coromandel green and watch Rainbow. Great days.

[@mcfcguvnors]

I used to come home from school just for that - they even shifted the show from mid day to 12 20 so kids could watch n get back for school , 20 mins allowed each way

[@big_gooch1601]

Very much so, I wish nothing but the best for him. I’m glad he was man enough to take on a normal job.

[@JamieCurranthemagnificent-z7h]

Nah he just did them job's to keep busy he didn't need the money or anything!😂

[@JamieCurranthemagnificent-z7h]

​@@jasonph2522lol!😂👍

[@thefrecklepuny]

Seriously, if I lived in the relevant town and called for a taxi and Geoffrey Hayes was the driver, I'd have to tell him he was a big part of my childhood!

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

Ask fir Rod,Jane & Freddy

[@Thenogomogo-zo3un]

@@WesleyWattley-xy4fg They were busy "banging" away all night! lol!

[@spudspuddy]

he was huge part of Bungle and Zippie's life, lol

[@JamieCurranthemagnificent-z7h]

​@@Thenogomogo-zo3unlmao😂, Jane was a propper little firecracker we all fancied her back in the day!😁

[@Will-bz3yt]

Yep..whole world with a rainbow

[@TuxedoPanther]

I grew up as a child in the 70s, Rainbow was such a wonderful show with wonderful people. I'm so thankful for this 🙏

[@missmuffet3874]

I agree. We had the best of children’s television in the 70s. ❤

[@charliesilverman1132]

@@missmuffet3874 My house was right next to our school so at dinner time I would go home & watch Rainbow etc & eat treacle sandwiches.

[@markthorpe1528]

Bungle wore pyjamas for bed,but walked around naked all day.

[@brianiswrong]

If I try that I get arrested Bungle does it and gets a 20 year gig on tv😢

[@alancrisp1582]

​@@brianiswrongWhy would you want to do that ?...

[@hippybuddhist]

He did the same on the show.

i had a girlfriend like that once but not as hairy and bungle..

[@bigjohn1717]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevehull787]

R I P 🙏 didn't know he had passed 😢

[@williammorris1384]

Sad news . It was Sep 30th ,2018. 3 days before my dad 😢x

[@Ricardofromage]

Me neither, that's very sad, I'm pleased he never turned bitter and honored and cherished his immense impact on so many of our childhoods, RIP you beautiful soul x

[@PhantomMark]

He has always come across as a really nice guy tbh, brings nice memories of parts of my childhood for sure, and a smile.

[@kenmckee7536]

Paint the whole world with a rainbow 🌈... the programme of my childhood... their likes will never be seen again... God bless them.😁

[@williammorris1384]

“ everyone can see it smiling, over the sky “!! Wonderful memories too :) 🌈

[@buzby303]

The good old days x

[@JamieCurranthemagnificent-z7h]

Yeah and look what they turned it into now!😭😂

[@Luton-Mick]

Rainbow gave me escapism from a less than idyllic childhood in the 70s and early 80s, Geoffrey seemed to glow genuine kindness through the screen, something I've never forgot. RIP Mr Hayes.

[@mystscot9814]

I'll always have respect for anyone that gets up each morning to earn a living regardless of what they do as a job to keep a roof over their head and food in their stomach. Many great memories of Geoffrey in Rainbow.

[@thecountsaintgermaine7937]

Zippy has ADHD. George suffers with anxiety. Bungle has autism and has the mental age of a 3 year old and Geoffrey is their carer. Rainbow represents the spectrum.

[@serenityinside1]

Literally the spectrum … of light ☀️

[@mjstefansson7466]

George was transgender too.

[@roberttruman8444]

That's a surprisingly accurate account. Many of these conditions were either unknown of at the time or taboo. These days the inclusion of people living on the spectrum is done in such a intentional way that seems insincere and often quite shameless. Rainbow always seemed to be unconscious of the existence of neurodiversity or people with different sexual orientations or transgender etc and just accepted everyone as fellow human beings who were no better or worse than them. No singling out of minorities, no 'token' characters and quotas, no shameless virtue signalling attempts. Just a very open and natural projection of society. Gotta give credit where it's due. I should add that i have it in good authority that most of the cast and crew were all shagging each other behind the scenes for most of the time the show ran.

[@JamieCurranthemagnificent-z7h]

So true I always imagined this too but people said I was strange and read to much into stuff by overcomplicating thing's!👍

[@samanthaostrowski6755]

I loved Rainbow when I was little. Thanks Geoffrey Hayes for making my childhood such a happy time. RIP. ❤❤

[@peterdalton200]

‘Rainbow’ used to be screened on ATV-0/10 in Melbourne in the 1970s. I clearly remember Geoffrey Hayes. I was aware that he had passed away. May he rest in peace.

[@Brain_Juice]

Geoffrey was a treasure, Rainbow was an iconic children's TV show and a much loved nostalgic children's classic. It would have been nice to see more appearances of him after the show had finished airing.

[@singin8324]

I had no idea he had passed. Wow, he was part of my childhood as for so many of us.

[@Sharpy-Staunch]

God, Rainbow takes me way back, it's a bummer we all have to get old and dissapear

[@daydreamer4902]

This show was always synonymous with a day off sick school.

[@laurabedford5095]

Definitely, I'd watch it when sick at my grandmother's

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

Absolutely

[@Thenogomogo-zo3un]

Confirmed. It was on in the morning on weekdays iirc so you could only see it on a day off from school

[@oliverpearson1577]

Yes, this and Button Moon!

[@laurabedford5095]

@oliverpearson1577 and pipkins

[@neonwind]

He and his Rainbow co-team made kids very happy. And those grow up kids happy upon reflection of the series.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Our English teacher, Mr Walker, left Derbyshire Tupton Hall School in 73/4, then was noted with two others prancing round in bib n braces on this show.....

[@DixieDaydreamer]

Sometimes life doens't always work out quite like we planned but despite what happened he left an indelibale mark on so many people's lives. I rememeber watching it in the mid to late 70s as a young child when i would go to my Nan's house for lunch every weekday while at school. It's the whimsy and dedication of the show and Hayes' contributions that made it what it was. He might not have ever been a mega star but there's no denying he holds a special place in the hearts of millions of UK adults today.

[@Thenogomogo-zo3un]

I heard years back that Geoffrey was a cabbie. I really didn't believe it. The whole Rainbow team were so much part of our childhood growing up in the '70's +. I am quite surprised it lasted till 1992. Was very sad when Geoffrey passed away. Thank you Rainbow for making my childhood fun and for all the happy memories!

[@6581punk]

While we might think it was sad. He at least did what he needed to do to stay afloat.

[@rayfinkle2805]

An American talking about our Geoffrey and rainbow. Jog on pal 👍😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Faith_Chi]

AI.

[@JasonBernier-b5r]

Do everyone a favour and shut up!

[@rayfinkle2805]

@ wind your neck in darling. You are irrelevant to me 👍😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rayfinkle2805]

@ I was watching rainbow before you were an itch in daddy’s pant 👍😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JasonBernier-b5r]

@rayfinkle2805 Yeah but that's my cousin and your a racist English dickhead goodnight!

[@markharris7662]

He was a big part of kids life for many years. Left a great memory for us all.

[@DickieBird888]

Saw him in Hull at the New Theatre... he was excellent and very entertaining the kids loved him... So did I....Great guy.

[@aussietruckphotosandmodels8510]

In a time when a rainbow was a sign of innocent happiness. RIP Geoff

[@KeefsCattys]

And it absolutely still is .

[@DudeEnglish]

I loved Rainbow as a kid in the 1980s!

[@MATTY110981]

Nothing wrong working in a supermarket or being a mini cab driver. I get the impression that he wasn’t financially destitute and probably would rather do something and not be bored. I’ve known a few actors and musicians. All have had to supplement their income between gigs.

[@knoxieman]

Lovely man, wonderful show, grew up in the mid 70s loving that show, ive never heard a bad word said about the man.

[@reddeviluk]

What a legend, RIP

[@ianmcfadden5450]

Massive part of my childhood, everyone loved rainbow

[@jerryfields4837]

what happened to the other poor members of staff? i heard george and bungle ran a gay bar in singapore and zippy is in the house of lords, and doing quite well

[@yellowjackboots2624]

Zippy is clearly overqualified for the house of lords.

[@flybobbie1449]

Seen them do a few car reviews....

[@marai_anam]

Jeffery Hayes was a cherished children's television icon for generations of Irish children too.

[@declanwalsh3216]

Agreed, a legend

[@hotpotato4027]

Homes in Spain and London living modestly! Plenty of us would like that opportunity I’m sure!

[@FlyAmeliaEarheart]

That's what I said out loud !

[@hugoagogo9435]

Tv star to shelf stacker. That’s the mark of a man that will do what’s needed to survive. Many in his situation would turn to drink drugs and depression but he kept his head down and got on with it. He lived a comfortable and modest life yet reached a high point most of us never will. RIP

[@stingray4real]

Same thing happened to Barry Evans who was type casted and he worked as a mini cab driver.

[@pimpmydiecastsdiecastandto3176]

sad end that has never really been solved

[@EGC316]

Thank you Geoffrey for being a comforting part of my childhood. Still love the song in the opening credits. RIP.

[@garywateridge]

i still hum the theme tune now,spontanously,when i am happy. This program brought my childhood so many happy mermories,sleep well Geoffrey.

[@CZ350tuner]

A friend's kid would watch this show and sometimes, we adults would be in the room, laughing at all the innuendoes and jokes that were intended to go completely over children's heads. For example: George:- "I want to be a hairdresser, when I grow up". Zippy (his head resting on his hand, looking at George):- "Well that figures.....". Zippy (watching Jeffery & Bungle attempting to assemble a bunk bed):- "Do you want the DISTRUCTIONS, Jeffery??". Jeffery:- "Don't you mean INSTRUCTIONS, Zippy??". Zippy:- "No, because you and Bungle are putting it together". Also, never forget the "Bouncing Balls" episode!!.

[@mr.y.mysterious.video1]

You probably saw their Xmas tape made for showing to fellow itv staff. The actual TV show didn't do that

[@DirkGently1972]

“One skin…two skin…three skin…four ski” / “oh Zippy!” 😂😂

[@TallSilentGuy]

The "Bounce Your Balls And Paint Your Wanger" video was never an "episode" as such.

[@Thenogomogo-zo3un]

The "adult" ones are well known but they did come out with a lot of stuff on the regular show.

[@rupturedguts7328]

And the fuking garden of Eden sketch with Jim davidson,,its on ytube,,very funny,,so glad to grown up in 70s and 80s 🌈

[@dilltdog1158]

My younger brother used to watch this programme, every lunchtime when he came home from school for lunch. It was an innocent and fun programme. Another from the same period was Inigo Pipkin that featured George Woodbridge and would later be shortened to Pipkins with Wayne Larea in the lead human role.

[@paulclark1953]

I grew up in the 70s and it was great as a kid

[@beverleybalshaw9119]

So glad you chose Rainbow, Geoff, and for giving us George, Zippy and Bungle. R.I.P. And fly high over the Rainbow 🌈 🕊

[@Jez1963UK]

Nothing wrong at all with stacking shelves in Sainsbury's. Done it myself, one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life (and I've had several careers).

[@marcolombardo5429]

He contributed a huge part of his life to making children happy. He also seemed like a kind and gentle soul. The rest is irrelevant at the end of day. RIP.

[@MrLetmein2011]

I don’t believe that he had to do those jobs out of poverty, I think he just wanted to keep active.

[@dtz1000]

In the video he said he has homes in London and Spain, so he was quite well off. The title is clickbait.

[@johnnyretro1975]

LOVED RAINBOW AS A KID GREAT MEMORIES

[@mick62mick]

God bless you sir! Rainbow was a wonderful show and great nostalgic memories.

[@darrenmurray861]

A big part of many of our young lives. So sad to learn that times were tough for him in his last days. Along with Rod, Jane and Freddie, Rainbow and the Sooty Show were by far my childhood favourites in the 80's.

[@paulfromdevon4707]

'Living modestly between his homes in England and Spain' 😂

[@AndyFootman-w9z]

Rainbow was fantastic!

[@DavidKingy]

Fun fact: Phil off eastenders was inside bungle.

[@wezzbeet2923]

I had a cousin with muscular distrophy.she was like a 46year old baby.she absolutely loved rainbow bless her.her music when she went was the theme song ❤

[@davidc4408]

I loved Rainbow. Thank you for the show. Rip

[@sarahblunden4372]

I loved Rainbow as a kid, remembered coming home on playgroup and watching it. When Freddy replaced Roger i was confused how different the third person looked. I still watched it when started school and often skived off and watched it at lunchtime

[@nh8383]

Seemed like a nice guy. RIP Geoffrey

[@karljlangford]

Yes we do need support

[@dcanmore]

Loved this show as a kid, can still remember the theme song lol!

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

He had a greatvoice should have done audio books

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

Can still be done With AI!😊

[@Thenogomogo-zo3un]

Or he could have made appearances around the country and read books for children.

[@Adrian-o2q7h]

He may have been popular but it was mainly children and mothers who liked him. He was always outshone by the puppets. Who were also asked to go on other shows. Where as he didnt really get asked to on other shows. He is a generational presenter who bought joy to children throughout the 70s and early 80s. Thank you Jeffrey Hayes and the Rainbow team for making my early years of life fun and happy.

[@javeedsultan8484]

There's nothing wrong with working for a wage packet You do what you can to make ends meet. Hardly humbling but necessity Type casting is something that effects many people

[@sheila-we7em]

I agree at least he did not sit at home feeling sorry for himself and feeling hard done by. It is also good for your mental health to keep productive RIP Geoffery Hayes

[@ianwhite3616]

Used to see him all the time a few years ago around Hampton and Teddington area, he loved a drink as well.... Good old Geoffrey RIP 🙏

[@NukSooKow-yp9py]

Rainbow, Button Moon, Wind in the Willows, Lets Pretend......makes me all warm and fuzzy thinking back on it all. What a wholesome time full of great characters and people like Geoffrey. I named my life sized teddy bear after him lol

[@aliorr9356]

I remember the theme tune…..Up above the streets and houses Bungle’s flying by. Opens up his hairy bum and sh*ts in Geoffrey’s eye. Something something something Rainbow I think that’s how it went, I forget the last line.

[@invade81]

It's funny how this travelled across the UK. For us it was 'Bungle stuck his arse out the window and farted in Zippy's eye' (... Paint a whole world with a Rainbow!)

[@wakeywarrior]

They once did an X rated version for internal laughs but it was available on KZbin at one point I think.

[@bobbadham261]

From sum1 else who's life didn't quite pan out, may you RIP sir, TY to rainbow crew for the memories!! 🙏❤

[@dtz1000]

He can't have lost that much money if he had homes in London and Spain.

[@AntonGully]

"What Happened to Geoffrey Hayes, after he wisely invested a lot of money in Property?" Doesn't have the same clickbait quality.

[@Ricardofromage]

I wasn't aware he had passed away, i know its inevitable but that leaves me feeling quite sad, thank you for such a magical set of memories for so many of us from our childhoods, from dust we come, and to dust we must return, but his energy, warmth, humility and legacy will live on in so many heart's and minds, rest well beautiful soul, thank you 🙏♥️

[@whopperchopper5159]

In this day and age I’m just happy to see 1 of our beloved childhood TV stars isn’t a nonce. It’s a low bar these days 😂😂😂

[@gojirabroderick6491]

I'm hoping nothing ever comes out about Pat Sharp

[@whopperchopper5159]

@ 🤞🤞🤞mate that would ruin me 😂

[@LFOVCF]

Those of us of a certain age, have his voice in our heads. His tone, and inflections are part of our own childhood. All those subtle life lessons and how he dealt with Zippy, was always fair but firm. He certainly painted our worlds with a rainbow.

[@paulsimpson3113]

These days it's just nice to hear of a childrens entertainer from my youth who wasn't some kind of deviant. I never really liked Savile but Rolf Harris was a shock. To hear Geoffrey was a kind, honerable guy, despite working with an obvious wrongen like Zippy, is very welcome news.

[@iankelly3081]

Geoffrey who gave us so much of his time presenting such a wonderful show as Rainbow deserved better. It's sad that he couldn't have gotten a job elsewhere on TV. A waste of great talent.

[@Sunshine123x]

Absolute joy as a young child watching this show .came across as a father figure .thankyou Geoffrey.

[@DMWBN3]

I cant but help but smile seeing these faces. Childhood memories.

[@leboeuf05]

What a sad ending to a bloke who brought many kids happiness, growing up

[@ToyBoxGamerHD]

So many happy memoirs, will be missed

[@MadCatPerson1977]

During a home economics lesson in the early 90s, our regular teacher was away. The supply teacher put the TV on to watch a video. In between rewinding the VHS cassette, the Rainbow theme tune came on. Everyone started singing it - you could say with a lot of teenagers with broken voices singing - it was reminiscent of the Gremlins 'Snow White' cinema scene! 🌈🎶

[@landyboy7]

What a resilient man. Much respect to him. We’re all human at the end of the day and many would have let the end of such a big mainstream show ruin them. RIP Sir, you were a positive part of my childhood and I thank you.

[@MrUltimatemaniac100]

My childhood ❤

[@Cus-K]

Rainbow was a stable part of my childhood growing up. I used to love TV in those days.

[@cjcadventures]

He hadn't got any money but lived in England and Spain

[@UncleFeedle]

Presenting children's TV can only really be a temporary thing. Staying put in the same show is never going to be a good idea in the long term. You have to branch out. It can certainly be done because a lot of ex-presenters have gone on to do great things. A good example would be Carol Leader from Play School, who became a psychotherapist.

[@KatMusic2009]

Tell that to Justin Fletcher, he has done alright over the last 25 years or so!!!

[@paulgriffin5237]

andy crain he moved on to radio after a few years of do in them type of shows

[@JSC131]

Grew with Geoffrey amazing presenter and met him in the 80s panto very nice person will be remembered RIP.

[@tonycurtis4088]

Absolutely blessed to have grown up with rainbow. Kids today get zero shows about imagination.

[@adrianunderwood8642]

Should be celebrated for his wonderful service to children's TV, loved the show!

[@paulosborne1409]

Becoming a taxi driver is no easy feat this man is a legend and always will be.

[@willh248]

Sorry to hear Geoffrey has passed away I always watched Rainbow as a child its a programme I will never forget God be with you Geoffrey and rest in peace you made my life very happy❤

[@klopp69320]

Wow this brings back so many memories with rod jayne and freddie when i was growing up RIP JEFFREY ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Chenzo-sb6zu]

Used to love Rainbow as a kid.

[@1066gaz]

Used to watch it in the 70's & 80's when i came back from school. Legendary kids programme in the uk. Did not know he died.

[@fruitking6916]

Genuinely nice man RIP

[@raypitcher9767]

Very sad news to hear, I hadn't realised he had left us. The nostalgia of the show will always remain with us of a certain generation. Incidentally Rainbow was the first t.v. show that I saw in colour, but never worked out what 'Zippy' was supposed to be ? Some say a worm but we'll have to put that to the vote. Happy memories nonetheless. R.I.P. Geoffrey.

[@DaveD-w3f]

I grew up in the '80s and early '90s remember rainbow well was one of my favorite programs as a kid. Rip Jeffrey Hayes talented actor

[@ionsi120]

Rainbow was awesome, I loved it as a child. RIP, and thank you.

[@MadderMel]

Embrace his life ! He enjoyed doing the down to earth jobs ! Just a very nice man !