Rip Richard Baker

[marval]

Have just found out that the former news reader Richard Baker has died.

I always thought he read the news very well.

RIP Richard.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46246049

[emmie]

he was 93 so got a good innings. RIP Richard

[maggiebee]

More than just a newsreader, seemed like a friend talking to you in the evening. Very interesting life.

[Buenchico]

[Lie-in King]

A fine newsreader, RIP Richard.

[maggiebee]

Mary, Mungo and Midge. One of my children's favourites.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes, he had a reassuring way with him. I only wrote his name down a few days ago as an answer in a quiz referring to the narrator of TV series Mary, Mungo and Midge. It made me smile.

RIP Richard.

[chrissa1]

Very sad. I sort of grew up with him, via the News.

[Fibonacci]

Sad news certainly a face and a voice I remember well.
A lovely obituary on the BBC website.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41023864
RIP Richard

[Theland]

When he read the news, it was having a good friend in the room. Another national treasure.

[BANANASPLITS]

Spot on Theland remember him well a gentleman RIP

[marval]

That was a lovely obituary, thank you for the link Fibonacci. I used to always watch Face The Music.

[david small]

Rest easy Mr Baker. I well remember you and boozy Reginald pairing the news for many years. A job well done.

[Captain2]

Wasn't Mr Baker a BBC man and Reggie ITV?

[grumpy01]

Richard Baker was certainly a very good news presenter as were the others of that era.They weren't like Huw Edwards who always looks like his favourite dog has just been run over.

[david small]

Think you right captain2