Derek Jameson

Journalist

Birthday November 29, 1929

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Sep 12, 2012 (82)

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About

English journalist who was known for presenting a series on the BBC and editing the Daily Mirror and Daily Express.

Before Fame

He had an early job as a messenger boy after growing up in a children's home.

Trivia

He hosted the BBC radio shows Week Ending and People.

Family Life

He died while married to his third wife, Ellen Petrie. He had three sons and a daughter during his previous two marriages.

Associated With

He was replaced on the BBC series People by Frank Bruno in 1989.