Richard Baker(1925-2018)

Richard Baker was born on 15 June 1925 in Willesden, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Saturday Special (1951), Jackanory Playhouse (1972) and Pineapple Poll (1979). He was married to Margaret Martin. He died on 17 November 2018 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

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7.7

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8.9

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Alternative name
- Richard Baker OBE
Born
- June 15, 1925
- Willesden, London, England, UK
Died
- November 17, 2018
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Spouse
- Margaret MartinJune 2, 1961 - November 17, 2018 (his death, 2 children)
Other works
Narrated his book "This Is The News" for RNIB talking books for the blind.

Trivia
Joined the BBC in 1950 and became their first ever television newsreader.

Quotes
It was feared we might sully the stream of truth with inappropriate facial expressions. Instead the viewers saw pictures making the news. [commenting on BBC-TV's initial refusal to have newsreaders appear on camera]