Alan Taylor (1924 – January 1997)[1] was a television presenter, popular in Wales and the West Country during the 1960s and 1970s.
He also appeared in early episodes of "Paint Along With Nancy on HTV where he assisted the host.
After presenting a birthday slot with a glove puppet called "Tinker", he went on to host a regular children's magazine programme called Tinker and Taylor on which he would often play the melodica with the puppet.
[3] He later hosted several quiz and game shows on ITV, including Three Little Words and Mr. & Mrs., noted for his distinctive monocle.
He retired in 1982, ran an antique shop in Bath for a time, and then moved to Spain, where he died.