In 1969, he wrote his first, and best-known book, The Late, Great Planet Earth.
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Cover art on the Bantam edition boldly suggested that the 1970s were the "era of the Antichrist as foretold by Moses and Jesus," and called the book "a penetrating look at incredible ancient prophecies involving this generation." Descriptions of alleged "fulfilled" prophecy were offered as proof of the infallibility of God's Word, and evidence that "unfulfilled" prophecies would soon find their denouement in God's plan for the planet.
The magistrates chose not to refer the case to the Crown Court, where there would have been an unlimited penalty.
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The Swedish group ABBA appeared twice in the first series, making their last ever TV appearance on the show.
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The author Helen Fielding, who later wrote the Bridget Jones novels, worked for a time as a researcher on the programme.
Wednesday 13: Guitar, Vocals (Credited as "Transvestite with chicken")
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#"Galactic Chicken Shit" – 2:19 "(This is an early version of "Slit My Wrist", seen on Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls)"