Background
Hussey, Baron Marmaduke James was born on August 29, 1923 in Woking, Surrey, England. Son of Eric Hussey.
broadcasting company executive
Hussey, Baron Marmaduke James was born on August 29, 1923 in Woking, Surrey, England. Son of Eric Hussey.
Master of Arts with honors in History, Oxford University, England, 1949. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Council for National Academy Awards, London, 1991.
Various positions Associated Newspapers, London, 1949-1964, director, 1964-1967. Managing director Harmsworth Publications, 1967-1970. Managing director, Chief Executive Officer Times Newspapers, 1970-1981, director, 1981-1986.
Chairman British Broadcasting Corporation, 1986-1996. Retired, 1996.
Lieutenant British Army, 1942-1946.
Married Susan Katharine Waldegrave. Children: James Arthur, Katharine Elizabeth.