Former Pebble Mill at One TV producer and production assistant Jane McLean has died. Pebble Mill was a BBC television magazine programme show which was aired live everyday at 1pm from 1972 to 1986. It was then rebooted in 1991 before ending in 1996. Jane worked on several other BBC shows as a production assistant, including The Tom O'Connor Roadshow, an eponymous live weekday show hosted by comedian O'Connor, and Peggy Lee Entertains in 1981. She also worked on Children in Need, helping man the phones to take pledges from the public.
A friend posted on a Pebble Mill Facebook group to share the news, writing: "Another sad announcement today. The lovely Jane McLean has died. No detail is available but I'm sure Helena Taylor will keep us informed in the New Year. Rest in peace Jane. Will adore you always."
The post was inundated with messages of condolences from Jane's former colleagies and friends, as one person replied: "Heartbroken. Jane was just amazing. Amazing to work with, fun to socialise with and a truly fabulous friend. We did so many shows together and spent many happy hours lunching, drinking and putting the world to rights. Such sad news. Love you Jane. Will miss you xxx."
Another added: "Such sad news. I have many fond memories of our days working together on Pebble Mill, she helped train me in the gallery. Many fun times in the bar too. Lovely lady."
A third chimed in: "Devastating news, Jane McLean, a fabulous friend, a one off, a Pebble Mill legend. She was my inspiration, will never forget watching her PA Pebble Mill at one, I was blown away and just wanted to be her. Ah the fun times we had. She will never be forgotten."
A fourth said: "I'm very sad to hear this news, although I knew she was suffering and virtually housebound. Of course Tommy she's always bubbly,mud thirties,in her prime,the consummate professional.
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"She loved life at Pebble Mill and all her friends and colleagues more than anyone I know. Her dry wit remained intact. RIP lovely lady, the world is a little darker today."
There is little known about Jane's cause of death, although several friends confirmed she had been suffering from "ill health" in her final years, and had become "housebound".
A number of people who worked on Pebble Mill have died this year, including writer and show executive Jock Gallagher in June, and cameraman John Williams, both of which were confirmed on the Pebble Mill Facebook page.
Find out what happened to other stars of the show here.