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John Cole(1927-2013)

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John Cole was born on 23 November 1927 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. He was married to Madge. He died on 7 November 2013 in Surrey, England, UK.
BornNovember 23, 1927
DiedNovember 7, 2013(85)
BornNovember 23, 1927
DiedNovember 7, 2013(85)
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Known for

Six O'Clock News (1984)
Six O'Clock News
5.5
TV Series
  • Political Editor (1981-1992)
  • 1984
On the Record
TV Series
  • Self - Presenter
Women Are People
TV Series
  • Self - Interviewee
Valerie Singleton in Tonight (1975)
Tonight
TV Series
  • Self - Deputy Editor 'The Observer'

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  • Born
    • November 23, 1927
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
  • Died
    • November 7, 2013
    • Surrey, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Madge? - November 7, 2013 (his death, 4 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

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  • Trivia
    (1981 - 1992) BBC Political Editor. He declined the honor of a C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1993 for his services to journalism.
  • Quotes
    I ended up on telly by accident. Us modern Presbyterians don't believe in predestination, but on this occasion I thought I'd give it a whizz. [on accepting the BBC post]
  • Trademark
      His Ulster accent and his overcoat

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