About Bob Friend
Lived 1938 – 2008 (aged 70). Bob Friend was a British journalist, television presenter, news presenter and british Army.
Journalism career Early days After completing his education at the Skinners' School, Friend started his career in 1953 aged 15 as a cub reporter on the Tunbridge Wells Advertiser, and finally New York City as BBC Breakfast correspondent where his producer was Mark Thompson, who went on to become Director-General of the BBC.
Radio Friend was a guest presenter on LBC News 1152 during the 2005 United Kingdom general election.
Honours In June 2003, Friend was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting in the Queen's Birthday Honours List,
Partial filmography Mission: Impossible (1996) - Sky News Man Independence Day (1996) - Himself - 'Sky News' Anchorman (uncredited) Quicksand (2003) - Newscaster (final film role)
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Who was Bob Friend?
British newscaster
When was Bob Friend born?
Bob Friend was born on 20 January 1938.
When did Bob Friend die?
Bob Friend died on 8 October 2008.
What was Bob Friend's occupation?
Bob Friend was a journalist, television presenter, news presenter and british Army.
What nationality was Bob Friend?
Bob Friend was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Friend (newscaster)
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