Richard Dimbleby CBE
(1913-1965)

Died aged 52

Frederick Richard Dimbleby, CBE (25 May 1913 – 22 December 1965) was an English journalist and broadcaster, who became the BBC's first war correspondent, and then its leading TV news commentator. As host of the long-running current affairs programme Panorama, he pioneered a popular style of interviewing that was respectful but searching. At formal public events, he could combine gravitas with creative insights based on extensive research. He was also able to maintain interest throughout the all-night election specials. The annual Richard Dimbleby Lecture was founded in his memory.

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Richard Dimbleby CBE 1913-1965 journalist, war correspondent and television presenter. Lived in Mill Head, Boulters Island

Boulters Island, Maidenhead, United Kingdom where they lived

Richard Dimbleby 1913-1965 Broadcaster lived here 1937-1939

Cedar Court, Sheen Lane, East Sheen, SW14 8LY, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1937-1939)