John Cole (journalist)
John Morrison Cole (23 November 1927 – 7 November 2013) was a Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster, best known for his work with the BBC. Cole served as deputy editor of The Guardian and The Observer and, from 1981 to 1992, was the BBC's political editor. Donald Macintyre, in an obituary in The Independent, described him as "the most recognisable and respected broadcast political journalist since World War II."
John Cole | |
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| Born | John Morrison Cole 23 November 1927 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 7 November 2013 (aged 85) Claygate, Surrey, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, broadcaster |
| Title | Political Editor of BBC News (1981–1992) |
| Spouse | Madge |
| Children | 4 |
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