Harry was born in London. During World War II he served as a telegrapher in the Royal Navy. He began his journalistic career in 1946, working as a sub-editor for several national newspapers in Fleet Street.
…Lankester, Barry
Barry was a pioneer of regional broadcasting in the West Midlands. He presented the first edition of Midlands Today on 28th September 1964 and six years later he was the first voice on Radio Birmingham. He joined the BBC in October 1955 as a studio manager and one of his roles was providing sound effects for The Archers. He introduced the programme by telling “the story so far…” for ten years from 1960. He was a BBC Radio announcer (1959 – 1960), presenter for BBC Midlands (1959 – 1960 and 1964) and relief BBC TV newsreader (1959 – 15th June 1963). Later he was a commentator/producer for BBC Radio Birmingham and Radio WM.
…Jones, Geraint
Geraint was a BBC Wales TV continuity director/announcer (1970s – 1990s). Although retired, he announced on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru for quite some time later. He also provided snooker commentary and read the classified results for Wales on Saturday – the BBC One Wales opt out of Final Score.
Morgan, Cliff
TV sport commentator/presenter.
…Parry-Jones, David
Former TV sports commentator/presenter and writer.
…Absalom, Michael
TV presenter and sports commentator/reporter.
…Fleming, Tom
Former TV event commentator.
…Haynes, Barri
Barri was born in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. After completing National Service with the Welsh Guards in London, he trained as a journalist with Kemsley newspapers and worked on The Western Mail in Cardiff.
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