I have been a bit of an Oddie basher recently, mainly because I can't stand him constantly interrupting, mumbling and especially the reptilian licking of his moustache whenever Kate Humble is speaking.
Having watched "Bill Oddie Goes Wild", which I enjoyed and in which he was excellent and informative, probably because he didn't have anyone to interrupt. I searched the net for some info on him and found this link, which possibly explains his character and personality.
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