Is Cliff Michelmore still alive?
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Is Cliff Michelmore still alive?
March 16, 2016Cliff Michelmore / Date of death
Is Guy Michelmore related to Cliff Michelmore?
Michelmore is the son of BBC presenters Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe. His mother Jean was the presenter of Two Way Family Favourites and Woman’s Hour. His father Cliff was best known for the BBC television programme Tonight.
Who hosted family Favourites?
The presenter most associated with Family Favourites is Jean Metcalfe, who started on Forces Favourites. She met her future husband – Cliff Michelmore – while they were both working on the show. Other well-known presenters were Judith Chalmers, Michael Aspel and Sarah Kennedy.
Who presented the Programme Wish you were here?
Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers OBE
Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers OBE (born 10 October 1935) is a British television presenter who is best known for presenting the travel programme Wish You Were Here…? from 1974 to 2003.
Who were the presenters of Two Way Family Favourites?
Radio Rewind – Radio 2 – Two Way Family Favourites. Regular presenters Jean Metcalfe and Cliff Michelmore married in 1950. A popular record request programme designed to link families at home in the UK with British Forces Posted Overseas (BFPO).
What was two way family Favourites?
Family Favourites (remembered by its later name Two-Way Family Favourites) was the successor to the wartime radio show Forces Favourites, broadcast at Sunday lunchtimes on the BBC Light Programme, later BBC Radio 2 from 1945 until 1980. From 1967 to 1972 it was also carried on BBC Radio 1.
What happened to Judith Chalmers?
Chalmers has been married to sports commentator Neil Durden-Smith since 1964. She has two children, Mark and Emma, and lives in north London.
What rank was JJ Chalmers?
Lance corporal
| JJ Chalmers | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lance corporal |
| Unit | 42 Commando |
| Battles/wars | ISAF Occupation of Afghanistan |
| Sports career |
Who did Forces Favourites?
Who hosted Junior Choice?
Ed Stewart (1968–1979, 2007 birthday special, Christmas editions, 2007–2015) Tony Blackburn (1980–82, when Junior Choice name was dropped) Anneka Rice (Christmas editions, 2017–present)
When did the Light Programme start?
29 July 1945
The Light Programme was launched on 29 July 1945, replacing the General Forces Programme which had run during the war.
What is JJ’s disability?
In May 2011 – Whilst serving in Afghanistan, JJ suffered life-changing injuries from an IED blast. Narrowly avoiding double arm amputation, he lost two fingers and was left with a badly damaged elbow, as well as face and leg injuries.
Did JJ Chalmers go to Harry’s wedding?
Chalmers, who has taken part in the Invictus Games, the sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service personnel founded by Harry and who now serves as a commentator, told Big Issue magazine: “I listened to the royal wedding, William’s wedding (to Kate Middleton in 2011), on a wind-up radio in Afghanistan.
What does BFBS stand for?
Forces Broadcasting Service
British Forces Broadcasting Service
| Type | Armed forces media (UK) |
|---|---|
| Former names | Forces Broadcasting Service British Forces Network |
| Forces TV | Freesat: 165 Freeview: 96 Sky (UK only): 181 Virgin Media: 274 |
| BFBS Radio | See list |
| Official website | www.bfbs.com |
Who did 2 way family Favourites?
Family Favourites
| Other names | Two-Way Family Favourites (1955-1967) |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Cliff Michelmore Jean Metcalfe Bill Crozier (Cologue only) Michael Aspel Judith Chalmers Sarah Kennedy Jean Challis Pete Murray (segments only) Ed Stewart (segments only) |
| Original release | 1 August 1945 – 13 January 1980 |
Is Ed Stuart still alive?
January 9, 2016Ed Stewart / Date of death
How old is Ed Stewart?
74 years (1941–2016)Ed Stewart / Age at death
When did the Light Programme end?
29 September 1967
BBC Light Programme
| The Light Programme headquarters was at Broadcasting House in London | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dissolved | 29 September 1967 |
| Language | English |
| Replaced | BBC General Forces Programme |
What was the first BBC radio station?
2LO
November 1922 – 2LO launched Following the closure of numerous amateur stations, the BBC started its first daily radio service in London – 2LO. After much argument, news was supplied by an agency, and music drama and ‘talks’ filled the airwaves for only a few hours a day.
