Career
Thomson, a former speech and drama teacher, joined the Aberdeen-based station in 1970 and also read regional news bulletins (North News, North Headlines, Grampian Headlines) throughout the day. He was also a presenter on various programmes for the station including schools programme Mathman (as the title character), Wonder Weekly, Wings & Things and the film magazine series The Electric Theatre Show. Thomson also presented a request show for Grampian Hospital Radio in Aberdeen.
He retired in April 1996 after 26 years as Chief Announcer.
Thomson died from cancer just over a month later. He was 60 years old.
