Stuart Hibberd
Biography
Andrew Stuart Hibberd (5 September 1893 – 1 November 1983) was a British radio personality for 40 years. He is perhaps best known for his announcements of the death of King George V in 1936, and of Adolf Hitler in 1945. Hibberd joined the BBC in November 1924 and became its chief radio announcer on BBC Radio until his retirement in 1951. He was the presenter of the BBC Home Service programme The Silver Lining aimed for disabled and homebound listeners. Hibberd was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
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2 releases · 1 albums · active 2005–2008
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Studios: Royal Albert Hall