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In pictures: The life and times of Sir Bruce Forsyth

His career began in black and white, but he was always a colourful character.

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Sir Bruce making his trademark pose at Ascot Racecourse (Steve Parsons/PA Wire/PA Images)

With a career that began in 1939 at the age of 14, Sir Bruce Forsyth was a constant presence on British TV screens over the years.

As the nation mourns a much-loved entertainer, we take a look back at some of his most colourful moments.

Premium Bonds celebrating 60 years
Pushing the button to start Ernie, the Premium Bonds electronic selection device in 1957 (PA)
Bruce Forsyth death
And being knighted in 2011 (Lewis Whyld/PA)
Frankie Howard puts his fingers on two of the most famous chins on television, Bruce Forsyth and Jimmy Hill (PA)
Frankie Howard puts his fingers on two of the most famous chins on television, Bruce Forsyth and Jimmy Hill (PA)
In 1978 he came face to face with his model at Madame Tussauds (PA)
In 1978 he came face to face with his wax model at Madame Tussauds (PA)
In 2013 Sir Bruce made it on to the bill at Glastonbury (PA)
In 2013 Sir Bruce made it on to the bill at Glastonbury (PA)
Tributes paid by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly during the 2012 NTA Awards (PA)
Tributes paid by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly during the 2012 NTA Awards (PA)
On his 80th birthday he was joined by Miss Puerto Rico (left) and Miss England dressed as showgirls (PA)
On his 80th birthday he was joined by Miss Puerto Rico (left) and Miss England dressed as showgirls (PA)
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