Martin was a former actor, whose distinctive, rich voice was heard as an announcer, first at Southern TV (1973) and then for 16 years on network BBC Television (1973 – 1989).
He also voiced presentation trails for BBC Television (c. 1974 – 1976)
He later spent some time as a BBC World Service (radio) announcer.
TV credits include:
- Dixon of Dock Green (1961);
- No Hiding Place (1963);
- Crossroads (1964);
- The Likely Lads (1965);
- Doctor Who (The Power of the Daleks, 1966);
- Troubleshooters (1969).
He also provided guest character voices in the Gerry Anderson puppet shows Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967 – 1968) and Joe 90 (1968).
Martin died in 2019, aged 86.
Personal information
Date of birth: 10th March 1933
Date of death: 15th April 2019
Age: 86
Honours: not applicable
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Acknowledgements
FEATURE IMAGE:
PICTURED: Martin King. COURTESY: Toby Hadoke. COPYRIGHT: Unknown.
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