Richard Whitmore
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Richard Whitmore is a broadcaster, writer and actor. Whitmore is best known for his work as a BBC
newsreader in the 1970s and 1980s. He is also the author of several books, including a 2007 biography of Reginald Hine, a historian from Hitchin who committed suicide in 1949.
Whitmore famously appeared (along with other presenters and newsreaders) in the 'Nothing Like a Dame' musical number on the Morecambe and Wise
Christmas Show in 1977,and has since also performed professionally on the stage in several productions.
He was educated at the former Hitchin Grammar School
, and did not go to university.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
newsreader in the 1970s and 1980s. He is also the author of several books, including a 2007 biography of Reginald Hine, a historian from Hitchin who committed suicide in 1949.
Whitmore famously appeared (along with other presenters and newsreaders) in the 'Nothing Like a Dame' musical number on the Morecambe and Wise
Morecambe and Wise
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, usually referred to as Morecambe and Wise, or Eric and Ernie, were a British comic double act, working in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death in 1984...
Christmas Show in 1977,and has since also performed professionally on the stage in several productions.
He was educated at the former Hitchin Grammar School
Hitchin Boys' School
Hitchin Boys' School is a specialist technology and language college in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. It educates boys aged between 11 and 18. The school currently has around 1000 pupils...
, and did not go to university.