Background
Baker, Richard Douglas James was born on June 15, 1925. Son of Albert and Jane I. Baker.
Baker, Richard Douglas James was born on June 15, 1925. Son of Albert and Jane I. Baker.
R.C.M. (honorary), Strathclyde, 1979. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Aberdeen, 1983.
Announcer British Broadcasting Corporation television Third programme, 1950-1953. Newsreader British Broadcasting Corporation television, 1954-1982. Commentator State Occasion Outside Broadcasts, 1967-1970.
Broadcaster television introductions to Promenade concerts, 1960-1995. Panellist Face the Music British Broadcasting Corporation 2, 1966-1979. Presenter Omnibus British Broadcasting Corporation television, 1983.
Presenter various shows British Broadcasting Corporation Radio including Start the Week, 1970-1977, These You Have Loved, 1972-1977, Baker's Dozen, 1978-1987, Mainly for Pleasure, 1986-1992, Comparing Notes, 1987-1995. Presenter Classic Countdown for Classic FM radio, 1995-1997, Sound Stories Radio 3, since 1988. Director Youth and Music.
Trustee D'Oyly Carte Opera Company With Royal Navy, 1943-1946.
Married Margaret C. Martin, 1961. 2 children.