Mike Neville
Mike Neville, MBE (17 October 1936[1] – 6 September 2017) was a British broadcaster. He was a best known as a veteran anchorman on regional TV news in North East England. In a 43 year career with the BBC and ITV franchisee Tyne Tees Television. He became an iconic figure in the region and was remembered for his solid representational style. He was born in Willington Quay, Northumberland, England.
In 1990, Neville was awarded the MBE for services to broadcasting.[1]
Neville died on 6 September 2017 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Remember When: Happy Birthday to Look North legend Mike Neville". Chronicle Live. NCJ Media. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
- ↑ "Mike Neville: 'Legendary' north-east broadcaster dies". BBC News Online. BBC News. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
Other websites
- Unofficial biography of Mike Neville Archived 2012-12-24 at Archive.today