Lifetime Achievement Award For Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry is to receive the Rose d’Or Award next month.

20:26 20 November 2015

Stephen Fry will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at a London ceremony next month for his outstanding contribution to broadcast entertainment. He tweeted: "*blush* *giggle* *simper* - thank you very much, nice Golden Rose people."

 

Jean Philip De Tender of the European Broadcasting Union, said: "Stephen Fry represents all that is best about entertainment broadcasting in the UK, throughout Europe and across the globe.”

 

"Not only has he entertained generations and made us laugh, he has also, through his documentary work, shone light on challenging issues such as mental health.

 

"It's only fitting that the industry will show its appreciation for him in London on December 9th with an award that represents the gold standard."

 

Fry, who has previously won a Rose d'Or as host of QI, started to make a name for himself with his comedy show A Bit of Fry and Laurie in the mid-80’s. He also starred in series such as Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, and dramatic adaptations such as Gormenghast.

 

Paddy O'Connell, who will host the award ceremony, said: "Stephen Fry has tried to remember to be good to people and also that the industry is made up of many, many thousands of people who don't get the credit.

 

"For me, I'm pleased that someone who has tried to put in the occasional word for the work of others is being honoured in London."