Barbara Mandell
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Not to be confused with American activist and philanthropist Barbara Mandel, or singer and actress Barbara Mandrell.
Allada Barbara Grenville Wells (15 July 1920 – 25 August 1998), known professionally as Barbara Mandell, was a British journalist, broadcaster, newsreader and travel writer. She became the United Kingdom's first female newsreader after she was recruited to present the Midday News on the newly launched Independent Television in 1955.
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Born | Allada Barbara Grenville Wells (1920-07-15)15 July 1920 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 25 August 1998(1998-08-25) (aged 78) Holsworthy, Devon, England |
Occupation(s) | Radio and television journalist, newsreader, travel writer |
Notable credit | ITN News (1955–1980) |
Spouse | Alan Dell (1945–1955: divorced) |
Partner | Martin Gray (?–1996: his death) |
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