Richard Whitmore (born 22 December 1933) is an English broadcaster, writer and actor. Whitmore is best known for his work as a

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newsreader in the 1970s and 1980s and occasional work as a reporter. He was educated at the former Hitchin Grammar School, and did not go to university. Whitmore appeared (along with other presenters and newsreaders) in the "Nothing Like a Dame" musical number on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in 1977. Later, he performed professionally on the stage in several productions. In 1991 he appeared as a newscaster in the comedy film '' King Ralph''. In December 2011 he became President of Hitchin Band. He is also the author of several books, including a 2007 biography of Reginald Hine, a historian from Hitchin who committed suicide in 1949. Whitmore lives in

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with his wife Wendy, whom he married on 26 April 1957. The couple have four daughters and nine grandchildren. The studio at the Queen Mother Theatre in

is named in his honour.

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* 1933 births Living people English male journalists British television newsreaders and news presenters British radio journalists English radio personalities British writers Male actors from Hitchin People educated at Hitchin Boys' School BBC newsreaders and journalists {{UK-radio-bio-stub