Career

Foreign most of that time, he was the front-man of Day by Day, the station"s evening news magazine, notable for its on-screen harmonious camaraderie. Other notable series include. The Race Apart, Afloat and The Barry Westwood Talkabout.

Known affectionately as "Mr Southern Television", he retired and up until his death resided in Buckinghamshire.

He died in hospital on Wednesday 13 July 2011.