Kennedy Thomson

Kennedy Thomson (4 April 1936 – June 1998) was a continuity announcer and presenter for Grampian Television.

Thomson, a former speech and drama teacher, joined the Aberdeen-based station in 1970 and also read regional news bulletins (North News, North Headlines, Grampian Headlines) throughout the day.[1]

He was also a presenter on various programmes for the station including schools programme Mathman (as the title character), Wonder Weekly, Wings & Things and the film magazine series The Electric Theatre Show. Thomson also presented a request show for Grampian Hospital Radio in Aberdeen.[2]

He retired in May 1998 after 28 years as Chief Announcer. Thomson died from cancer just over a month later. He was 62 years old.[3]

References
  1. The TV Room - Grampian announcers' profiles Archived 2010-12-17 at WebCite
  2. Grampian Hospital Radio history
  3. "Anchor man is dead". Daily Record. 1998-06-29.


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