John Noakes
English actor, presenter and television personality / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the 19th-century cricketer, see John Noakes (cricketer). For the pseudonym, see John Noakes (pseudonym).
John Noakes (born John Wallace Bottomley; 6 March 1934 – 28 May 2017) was an English television presenter and former actor. He co-presented the BBC children's magazine programme Blue Peter in the 1960s and 1970s and is the show's longest-serving presenter, with a tenure that lasted 12 years and six months.[1][2]
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John Noakes | |
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Born | John Wallace Bottomley (1934-03-06)6 March 1934 Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Died | 28 May 2017(2017-05-28) (aged 83) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, presenter, television personality |
Years active | 1965–2013 |
Spouse |
Vicky Noakes (m. 1965) |
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