Desmond John Humphrys, a distinguished Welsh broadcasting personality, has left an indelible mark on the realms of television and radio news. Throughout a remarkable tenure spanning six illustrious years, from 1981 to 1987, he proudly held the esteemed position of main presenter for the BBC News' flagship television programme, the Nine O'Clock News. This prestigious role granted him the opportunity to showcase his extraordinary reporting skills and captivating on-screen presence to a vast and diverse audience, thereby solidifying his status as a household name.
Personal Details
BornAug 17, 1943 Adamsdown, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Biography
Career
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2020

The Crown as Newsreader (voice)
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2013
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2008

Trials and Tribulations as (archive footage)
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2007

Mastermind as Presenter
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2019
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2003
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2002