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John Thompson (journalist) (John Brian Thompson) was born on 8 June, 1928 in Bangor, County Down, is a British journalist (1928–2017). Discover John Thompson (journalist)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

Popular As John Brian Thompson
Occupation Journalist and radio regulator
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 8 June 1928
Birthday 8 June
Birthplace Bangor, County Down
Date of death 18 May, 2017
Died Place N/A
Nationality United Kingdom

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His wife is Sally Waterhouse

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1928

John Brian Thompson (8 June 1928 – 18 May 2017) was a British journalist and radio regulator who was influential in the development of independent radio in the United Kingdom, becoming known as "the father of independent radio".

1957

He began a career in journalism and in 1957 was sent to New York to write a column for Lord Beaverbrook's Daily Express.

1962

Joining The Observer in 1962 after his return to London, Thompson became news editor before, from 1966 until 1970, he served as editor of the magazine, being remembered for putting The Who on its front cover and for taking on cookery writer Jane Grigson, then a young unknown.

1972

He had a career on The Daily Express and The Observer, where he was early editor of the colour magazine, before becoming the first director of radio of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) from 1972 to 1987.

He was succeeded by his deputy Peter Baldwin.

Thompson was born in Bangor, County Down, to Lilian (nee Sutton) and John Thompson, and was eight years old when he moved with his family moved to south London.

He was educated at St Paul's School, and went on to read history at Pembroke College, Oxford.

1973

From 1973 to 1987, Thompson was director of radio at the Independent Broadcasting Authority, responsible for creating commercial local radio in the UK.

Thompson was married to Sally Waterhouse, a BBC producer, and they had three children: Piers, Barnaby and Eliza.

1980

He was appointed a CBE in 1980 for services to radio.

On his retirement from the IBA he was honoured with a Fellowship at the Radio Academy.

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