Charles Wheeler (journalist)
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Sir Selwyn Charles Cornelius-Wheeler CMG (26 March 1923[3][4] – 4 July 2008)[2] was a British journalist and broadcaster. Having joined the BBC in 1947, he became the corporation's longest-serving foreign correspondent, remaining in the role until his death. Wheeler also had spells as presenter of several BBC current affairs television programmes, including Newsnight and Panorama.
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Sir Charles Wheeler | |
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Born | Selwyn Charles Cornelius-Wheeler (1923-03-26)26 March 1923 Bremen, Germany |
Died | 4 July 2008(2008-07-04) (aged 85) |
Education | Cranbrook School, Kent |
Occupation | BBC News foreign correspondent |
Notable credit(s) | Newsnight, Dateline London, Panorama |
Spouse(s) |
[1] Dip Singh
(m. 1962; died 2008) |
Children | 2; including Marina |
Relatives | Boris Johnson (son-in-law) Lara Johnson-Wheeler (granddaughter) |
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