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Darval, John

Posted on 1st January 2018
By The Showreel Team
Last updated on 24th May 2019
Filed under Talent Profiles

John was one of the original team of announcers at Channel 5 when it launched in March 1997. He was responsible for the Sunset Beach cult craze on Channel 5 daytime. John operated Beaver the puppet on Milkshake, where he was also known as John the Voice, when the childrens’ strand launched in September 1997.

John left Channel 5 in 2002, although he still provided relief cover occasionally. He later worked for Smooth Radio in the West Midlands and BFBS TV continuity and transmission control.

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Lists: Announcers: Channel 5, Announcers: Services Sound and Vision Corporation (SSVC)
Broadcaster/Channel: British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), Channel 5, Services Sound and Vision Corporation (SSVC), Viacom International Media Networks Europe
Job Role: Continuity Announcer, Transmission Controller
Programme Genre: Non-Programme: Continuity

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