About J. H. B. Peel
Lived 1913 – 1983 (aged 69). J. H. B. Peel was a British writer and journalist.
John Hugh Brignal Peel (4 November 1913 – 22 May 1983) was a British journalist, author and poet, writing, as J. H. B. Peel, about farming and the countryside. From the 1960s, he wrote a fortnightly essay, "Country Talk", for the Daily Telegraph. He wrote and narrated radio and television programmes. He was also awarded "Book of the Year" on two occasions by The Sunday Times.
Education His father was the comedian Gillie Potter. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, and at Oriel College, Oxford.
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Who was J. H. B. Peel?
British journalist
When was J. H. B. Peel born?
J. H. B. Peel was born on 4 November 1913.
When did J. H. B. Peel die?
J. H. B. Peel died on 22 May 1983.
What was J. H. B. Peel's occupation?
J. H. B. Peel was a writer and journalist.
What nationality was J. H. B. Peel?
J. H. B. Peel was British.
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