Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Nigel was one of the best always very helpful, easy going and a great guy to work with. I’ve known Nigel coming up 38 years from TVS days and he hasn’t changed a bit in all those years. In recent years Nigel has been very helpful in improving my golf skills which I will sadly miss.
RIP Nigel.

My deepest condolences for your loss. I’m reasonably new to the Sky Chilworth family, but Nigel was such a knowledgeable and friendly guy that I quickly learnt to rely on him for technical advice and interesting conversation. We frequently had lunch together or I’d seek him out, usually hiding in the wiring workshop, to get his take on the issue of the day. He always made time to help and did so with a smile and good humour. His passing was a complete shock and he’ll be sorely missed by everyone on site. Wishing you all the best as you adjust to your unimaginable loss – we’re all thinking of you.

I didn’t know Nigel outside of Sky but, I was lucky enough to work with him on many occasions during my time at Sky. I liked Nigel, he was a good bloke with a healthy cynicism that I felt, in him, was a positive trait. He wasn’t afraid to question details, because, he cared and wanted to deliver to the best of his ability. He wanted to do things the right way. I always enjoyed our conversations about work and everything else. Very knowledgeable, he was always available to assist with technical questions and was always keen to share. I will miss Nigel’s late Friday calls to talk about BCUV, Dataminer or more lately VIPE.

Thank you Nigel, I will miss you.

Deepest sympathy to Nigel’s family and friends. It is just so desperately sad and Nigel has been taken far too young. I met Nigel 35 years ago at TVS. Fun days working in television with the whole technical department feeling more like a close family rather than colleagues. My husband also worked with Nigel for many years and we all became very close friends. We will miss our frequent get togethers summer BBQs, roast dinners and the wonderful conversations and fun. I know our boys also loved catching up. We loved the times Nigel would host with his deluxe hostess trolley. He was a great cook. Nigel was a fantastic engineer. The broadcasting world has lost a technical genius. We will miss you at our next planned catch up with Rob and family on 14 December. We will raise a glass to our dear friend. RIP Nigel

Thinking of Nigel’s family and friends at this very sad time.

Our Condolences to Nigel’s family and all the loved ones. It was a shock to hear this sad news, he was a very nice person and will be missed. Thank you for all your help through the years. you will always be remembered Nigel.

My condolences to Nigel’s family. It won’t be the same without him here to wind up by asking for the impossible or ridiculous. You could always tell though, that he gave even the craziest idea a little consideration before upping me in the crazy stakes. I’ll miss that, and the fight for the coffee machine. Rest well Nigel, see you in the next realm.

How do you squeeze fifty years of friendship and memories into a few words on a page? Nigel, you had an unstoppable competitive streak. Whether we were playing squash, skateboarding, skiing, backgammon, or golf, you always played to win and always by the rules. We’d spend hours practicing juggling and cycling the Jurassic coast on weekends with our friends.
Saturday mornings, watching Thunderbirds on the TV and Saturday nights clubbing, always finding ourselves standing in a kebab takeaway at the end of the night. The debates over music and films, burger nights, bowling, and so many more—memories I will treasure.

Nigel, you were more than just a great friend, approaching life and your career with the same determination you brought to every game we played. A man who, deep down, had a big heart, was generous, and always chose to focus on what mattered most: family and friends.

Losing Nigel has left a hole that will never truly be filled, but I’ll carry his laughter, determination, our stories, and kindness with me forever.

Nigel you could fix anything, If only we could’ve fixed you.

Rest easy, my friend—I hope there’s a heavenly golf course where you still win, by the rules, of course.

Nigel – as Simon has said, how do you condense around 40 years of friendship in just a few words. Well, here goes. From the first time you landed at the IBA all those years ago we knew you were special, what I noticed first was that infectious laughter of yours – unlike anything else I had heard before. You came across as a jack the lad but you had the most kind heart. We had so much fun over the years – many crazy evenings with friends, spent in fancy dress trying to solve a murder mystery whilst getting slowly slaughtered. Trying to teach me how to juggle -impossible. Encouraging me to get back to exercise after a knee operation. Great rides on your motorbike – with me shouting “go faster Nigel!”. I was proud to have you as an usher at my wedding – an opportunity for you to show your deeply caring side. You loved your family and spoke of them with great affection. Nigel – you are truly loved and we will never forget you.

I had the pleasure of knowing Nigel through work at Sky in Chilworth. Although we didn’t work together directly, he would often stop for a friendly chat when we crossed paths or were waiting in the queue for the coffee machine or for our tea to brew. He was always warm, friendly, and wore a smile that brightened your day. Nigel will be truly missed at Chilworth. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

Our thoughts are very much with you all at this very sad time.
We’d both known Nigel for about 25 years. I (Kim) met Nigel at ITV Meridian, when I got my first job in broadcasting. It was a technical role and one I initially really struggled with! Nigel helped me on many occasion, his technical knowledge was exceptional and he never made anyone feel stupid.
During my time at Meridian my husband Paul also got to know Nigel and when he met Bec we enjoyed get togethers in and outside of work..
We sadly lost touch when we relocated to Surrey in 2003 and it wasn’t until fairly recently that I saw Nigel again by chance when I was working at Sky’s Chilworth site. He hadn’t changed a bit. He spoke incredibly fondly of Evie, whom he was obviously so proud of and we’re hugely sad that their time together has been cut so short.
Nigel’s passing has been a huge shock. He was taken far too soon and he really will be missed by so many. Sleep well my friend x

Nigel was a great mate and working colleague, always happy to help whenever there was something I didn’t understand (which was sometimes quite often. I’ll miss him.

I checked and found I had known Nigel for 36 years since he joined TVS VTR on 20/06/1988. He moved on with me to ITV Meridian and then our paths parted until he joined Sky at Chilworth. Always good to be around even if we did enjoy winding each other up on many occasions and he was always good at his job. It’s so sad he no longer around but we’ll always have the memories. Rest well, Nigel.

Where do you start?
You don’t, it stopped.
It should never have stopped, it’s just not right.
Nigel, we will miss you.
If you can hear this, I want to thank you. Thank you for all the laughs, all the technical knowledge & all those other parts of you that made you one of the gang.
My most outstanding memory of you, at the age of 15 was when you asked me to help calibrate your project in our electronics course. I’d spent months making this butchered piece of electronic circuit board crap, that never worked, and you walked in with a short wave radio!
I also want to thank you my friend for stepping up to be best man all those years ago, a brilliant speech very well delivered!
I regret I didn’t see you as much in the last few years, but you always remained firmly one of the gang.
As Lawrence has said, it should’ve been old men reminiscing of mis-spent youth in the autumn of our years, on a leafy park bench; memories of riding motorbikes, the tales of the opposite sex and all the other exploits we got up to.
Rest in peace Nigel, keep a seat for the gang in a nice spot.

Remembering many fun times at Meridian Gone far too soon. Condolences to Bec, Evie and wider family and friends
Lyn and Bob

Wher to start?
I have know Nige for as long as I have worked in TV which is over 30 years now, he and Jez introduced me to lunchtime drinking on my first day so I realised early on, that choosing a career that was better than working for a living was a good move. We had fun at Meridian both in and out of work, the shift pattern was great for playing mid week golf and we did a few fun ski trips too, we shared a chalet with a bunch of westcountry farmers that called themselved the “Dirty Dozen” I can just about taste the Toffee Vodka thinking about it. Dave W and Richard O’Brien will remember the times we spent in the Mitsi (it was a Mistubishi something or other) going to Tottenham or Highbury to re-engineer their sudios, Nige always had a clear idea of the best way to do things.. and it always was, a lot of us learned a lot from him over the years.
We have kept in touch since leaving Meridian, never often enough, but that happens when we all have young families. Sadly it wasn’t until he failed to turn up for a get-together dinner that we discovered he was poorly. He was missed then and now will be always.
To Nigel with love from Rob, Nicky, Charlotte and Toby

Pete Love also sends his condolences.

My deepest condolence to you all at this difficult time. I have very fond memories of the stories Nigel recounted to me on the days of the week I worked at the Chilworth site, sharing desk space, or over lunch. You could always be assured that Nigel had an opinion, and we were happy to put the world to rights! I also enjoyed hearing about his daughter, he was very proud of her and cherished those moments they got to spend time together, whether it was skateboarding or watching a movie.
Nigel had considerable Broadcast experience and was always happy to lend me a guiding hand if I wanted things done properly – including folding my drawings! I am very pleased to have known Nigel, as a colleague, and as a friend. You will be missed.

Nigel was someone who always brought a smile to my face during our times at Meridian. He had a great sense of humour and was genuine and kind to all he met.
Later on we met a few times once I had left Meridian when he was working for TSL and other broadcast integrators and it was always a pleasure to see him 🙂
I wish my best wishes to his family and I feel lucky to have shared time with Nigel.
Ian Futter

Sending our deepest condolences at this very sad time. I worked with Nigel for many years at TVS & Meridian & found him to be intelligent, hard-working and a perfectionist, but also a fun guy to work alongside. You were always helpful & keen to share your knowledge. We spent many enjoyable lunchtimes in the crew room, chatting & putting the world to rights. We will miss you at our broadcasting reunions, but Barb & I will both have many happy memories of you in our hearts to treasure forever. Sleep well, Nigel.
Fondest love from
John & Barbara Grundy