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Brian Baines

1931 – 2006

British television newsreder

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About Brian Baines

Lived 1931 – 2006 (aged 75). Brian Baines was a British television presenter and journalist.

Herbert Brian Baines (23 May 1931 – 30 June 2006) was an English television newsreader, continuity announcer and character actor.

Born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, he attended Grange Grammar School before trying to make his living as an actor. After struggling to find success, he returned to school at Bretton Hall College to become a teacher. On the weekends, however, he worked freelance jobs for the BBC in Manchester, becoming full-time in 1970 when the position was made permanent.

As well as regular newsreading duties on the early evening Look North programme, Baines was also one of the main announcers for BBC North television during the 1970s and early 1980s when the BBC's English regions utilised local continuity during peak time.

He continued to provide continuity for regional programming and read short Look North bulletins until April 1988.

He also appeared as a character actor in supporting roles for several TV dramas filmed in the north of England.

Baines died in a Bradford hospice in 2006, at the age of 75.

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British Broadcasting Corporation
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Herbert Brian Baines

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brian Baines?

British television newsreder (1931-2006)

When was Brian Baines born?

Brian Baines was born on 23 May 1931 in Bradford, Yorkshire.

When did Brian Baines die?

Brian Baines died on 30 June 2006 in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire.

What was Brian Baines's occupation?

Brian Baines was a television presenter and journalist.

What nationality was Brian Baines?

Brian Baines was British.

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· Wikipedia: Brian Baines

· Wikidata: Q4963022

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