Charles Wheeler (journalist)
Sir Selwyn Charles Cornelius-Wheeler CMG (26 March 1923 – 4 July 2008) was a British journalist and broadcaster. Having joined the BBC in 1947, he became the corporation's longest-serving foreign correspondent, remaining in the role until his death. Wheeler also had spells as presenter of several BBC current affairs television programmes, including Newsnight and Panorama.
Sir Charles Wheeler CMG | |
|---|---|
| Born | Selwyn Charles Cornelius-Wheeler 26 March 1923 Bremen, Germany |
| Died | 4 July 2008 (aged 85) Warnham, Sussex, England |
| Education | Cranbrook School, Kent |
| Occupation | BBC News foreign correspondent |
| Notable credit(s) | Newsnight, Dateline London, Panorama |
| Spouse(s) |
Dip Singh
(m. 1962; died 2008) |
| Children | 2; including Marina |
| Relatives | Boris Johnson (son-in-law) Lara Johnson-Wheeler (granddaughter) |
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