Michael Watts (journalist)

Michael Watts (18 October 1938 – 5 March 2018) was a British journalist and broadcaster. He was best known for his ‘Inspector Watts’ column in the Sunday Express[1] and other publications, which ran for over 35 years.

Michael Watts
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Born(1938-10-18)18 October 1938
Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.
Died5 March 2018(2018-03-05) (aged 79)
Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.
NationalityBritish
EducationNottingham High School
OccupationJournalist
Years active1955 – 2018

Watts's radio work for BBC Radio 4 included twice-weekly consumer spots on Up To The Hour, and presenting The Weekly World and News Stand.[2]

Watts died on 5 March 2018 in Nottinghamshire at the age of 79.[3]

References

  1. Sunday Express, 1969-86; 1989-91
  2. Examples: Radio Times, News Stand, 14 July 1979, 26 May 1984, 29 June 1986, 14 July 1984, 25 November 1984.
  3. Michael Watts