Richard Dimbleby CBE
(1913-1965)
Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, journalist, television presenter, and war correspondent
Died aged 52
Wikidata WikipediaFrederick 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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Commemorated on 2 plaques
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)