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Published 13:18 14 Mar 2018 GMT
Updated 13:59 14 Mar 2018 GMT
The Lancashire-born former deputy headmaster began his career as a stand-up comedian and rose to fame presenting Bullseye for 14 years between 1981 and 1995.
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From the 1960s stand-up circuit, Bowen became a household name thanks to the game show and for his much-loved catchphrase "you can't beat a bit of Bully."
The show ran for 14 years and attracted a peak audience of 20 million people. Bowen also played a number of roles in TV including in Muck and Brass, Jonathan Creek, The Grimleys, and as Hoss Cartwright in the second series of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.He presented a live morning magazine programme on Radio Lancashire from 1999 to 2003.
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