Geoffrey Hayes (born: 13 March, 1942 in Cheshire, England) is an English television presenter and actor, best known as the host of Thames Television's top-rated children's show Rainbow from 1973 to 1992. Before that, he had much other work, including a recurring role in BBC1's police drama Z Cars.
After Rainbow was cancelled, he presented the short-lived 1990s children's show Mole In The Hole. He continued to get work in television and pantomime, but it seems it wasn't enough to earn a living. Hayes admitted he hadn't been wise with his money and had pretty much spent it all by the time Rainbow had come to an end.
He took a job working in a British supermarket chain, before becoming a taxi driver (which he is still doing today). He later starred in a humorous television advert about investing money, making fun of his fall from the top.
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BBC News: Hayes returns over the Rainbow - Former Rainbow host Geoffrey Hayes insists he is not bitter as his Fringe show reveals the wrangling that went on over his TV show.
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Guardian Unlimited: Geoffrey Hayes in Over the Rainbow - A review of the actor's show at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
IMDB: Geoffrey Hayes - Brief background and filmography of the actor who played a major part in the children's tv programme 'Rainbow'.
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Rainbow.Web: Geoffrey Hayes - An interview with the actor conducted in April 2000.
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