David started his television career as a continuity scriptwriter for ATV, but soon moved to the glamorous side of the camera as an announcer and programme presenter.
His first in-vision job was as a relief announcer for north of England and Midlands weekend contractor, ABC Television, and he remained there for three months before landing a permanent job with Tyne Tees TV in the north east.
His innovative approach to continuity, which included donning a white coat and stethoscope before introducing Emergency Ward Ten or a stetson before Wagon Train secured him a large fan base, and he was voted Tyne Tees TV’s Personality of the Year within 12 months of landing the job.
Later, he moved to ABC Television as one of its permanent announcers, and then when ABC joined with Rediffusion to form Thames Television in 1968, he continued as a continuity announcer and programme presenter.
He could also be seen down the road at Southern Television at weekends when Thames was off air.
National fame followed with a stint as a DJ on BBC Radio 1 and presenter on BBC Radio 2, and several television game shows.
David is still broadcasting. In more recent times he has had spells with Saga FM, Classic Gold and Boom Radio.
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