Tributes have paid to a Mancunian star on TV quizshow Eggheads who has died. David Rainford, known as Dave, from Withington, was one of the resident quizzers on the popular teatime BBC show and earned the nickname 'Tremendous Knowledge.' A well known character in south Manchester, he said he was even banned from the quiz machines in some pubs such was his skill at quizzing.
His death was confirmed today by the show's host Jeremy Vine amongst others. Jeremy said on Twitter: "I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died.
Dave “Tremendous Knowledge” Rainford, famous for being banned from pub quiz machines in Manchester, was the best company after a recording: always fun and sociable. "I never saw him angry or ungenerous, not once.
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