American journalist lived in London during WW2. His broadcasts made from London during the blitz helped rally American public opinion to Britain's aid. Born North Carolina into a Quaker family. His courageous opposition to the MacCarthy witch hunts is depicted in the 2005 film "Good night, and good luck". Died at home, Brooklyn, New York.
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Edward R. Murrow
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Edward Murrow
English Heritage Edward R. Murrow, 1908 - 1965, American broadcaster, lived ...
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Jimmy Jewel
Comedy actor. Born James Arthur Thomas Marsh in Sheffield to a couple of music-hall entertainers. When Jimmy's successful double act became old fashioned he restarted his career in television in t...
Arthur Lowe
Actor. Born Derbyshire. Played Captain Mainwaring in 'Dad's Army', 1968 - 1977. Collapsed in his Birmingham dressing room and died in a nearby hospital. In 2007 a statue was erected in Thetford,...
Patrick Troughton
Actor. Born Mill Hill. Played the second Doctor Who 1966-9. Died in a hotel at Columbus, Georgia, USA where he was attending a Science Fiction convention.
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Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Pythons were: John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle. Together they made 45 TV episodes over 4 series between 1969 and 1974 and went on to make fil...