The stars of Rainbow now - Heartbreaking last words, co-star fling and Doctor Who
dailystar.co.ukREAD NEXT: Tragic real stories behind Thunderbirds - untimely death to family's devastating wordsWith the addition singing trio Rod, Jane and Freddy, Rainbow became iconic children's TV programming for more than 30 years during its original run between 1972 to 1992.As Rainbow celebrates its 50th anniversary today (October 17, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at where the cast are now.Although Rainbow was originally hosted by David Cook, many fans will remember Geoffrey Hayes as the presenter between 1974 to 1992.Known for his colourful outfits and always keeping the peace between the characters, Geoffrey became an instant children's TV icon, appearing in more than 1,000 episodes of the programme.Despite becoming an icon, the star did express his frustration at the difficulties in finding acting work after the TV programme, telling Daily Express: "directors could only think of me as Rainbow's Geoffrey."However, he added: "I’m very proud of Rainbow and even now, over 20 years since it finished in 1993, people remember it with affection.
Amazingly, I still get recognised. People stop me and thank me for being an important part of their childhood – it’s humbling."Geoffrey previously appeared as Detective Constable Scatliff in Z Cars between 1971 and 1974, before joining Rainbow, and revealed to the Daily Express that "Like most actors, I’ve had spells of unemployment and for four months I worked two nights a week shelf-stacking in my local Sainsbury’s. "I didn’t do it for the money – it was just that I’d been out of work for five months and was hanging around the house becoming a pain."In the years since, the star appeared in pantomimes across the country, as well as making guest appearances on TV programmes including Never.
