Brian Walden
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Alastair Brian Walden (8 July 1932 – 9 May 2019) was a British journalist and broadcaster who spent over a decade as a Labour politician and Member of Parliament (MP). He was considered one of the finest political interviewers in the history of British broadcasting, tenacious and ruthless. He won awards for broadcasting including the BAFTA Richard Dimbleby Award for television in 1986,[2] and in 1991 was named ITV Personality of the Year.[3] He was known for interviews of politicians, especially Margaret Thatcher. He was said to be her favourite interviewer,[4] although he gave her tough interviews.[5]
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Brian Walden | |
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Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood (Birmingham All Saints, 1964–1974) | |
In office 15 October 1964 – 16 June 1977 | |
Preceded by | John Hollingworth |
Succeeded by | John Sever |
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Born | Alastair Brian Walden (1932-07-08)8 July 1932 West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England |
Died | 9 May 2019(2019-05-09) (aged 86) Saint Peter Port, Guernsey |
Political party | Labour |
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Children | 4, including Ben (by McKerron) |
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Awards | Richard Dimbleby Award (1986) |
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