Cecil Taylor dead at 96: Legendary BBC newsreader dies 'peacefully' at home following illustrious career | 7FT8JDN | 2024-01-30 06:08:01
The TV reporter died "peacefully" at his residence close to Bangor last week following an illustrious career in journalism spanning greater than 4 many years.
LEGENDARY BBC newsreader Cecil Taylor has died aged 96, it has been announced.
The TV reporter died "peacefully" at his residence close to Bangor last week following an illustrious career in journalism spanning greater than 4 many years.
A funeral service will happen at the Hamilton Street Presbyterian Church in Belfast later in the present day.
Cecil started his profession on the Irish Occasions, earlier than becoming a member of the BBC in 1955.
He went on to develop into news editor and head of programmes, incomes a status as a pioneer of broadcast news.
The journalist initially wrote scripts, however was soon appearing on digital camera himself and developed the 10-minute teatime bulletin and Scene at Six – now generally known as BBC Newsline.
His time on the BBC included protection of The Troubles and the IRA in the 1950s.
Cecil later turned head of programmes with the temporary of overseeing all TV and radio current affairs exhibits.
He would go on to fee television dramas that helped provide a platform for the likes of Kenneth Branagh and Graham Reid.
Cecil is survived by spouse Doreen, daughter Olwyn and grandson Matty.
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