And I remember him well as chief announcer for Rediffusion London back in the 60's (pre-Thames TV). In vision, especially around children's television time.... great announcing voice unlike what we seem to be generally hearing nowadays!
+623058top Oh, it's all over the place: we've made no attempt *at all* to arrange it chronologically or in any way other than "what looks nice". Even two clips next to each announcing for the same programme should not be relied upon as being from the same day/week/month/year.
Wonderful to hear that rich voice again. Anyone who grew up in Yorkshire would recognise it instantly.
May he rest in peace thanks for sharing your talent with us.
The voice of Yorkshire in the late 60s 70s ,80s and almost half way into the 90s , the definitive voice of Yorkshire television. RIP Mr kyle.
And I remember him well as chief announcer for Rediffusion London back in the 60's (pre-Thames TV). In vision, especially around children's television time.... great announcing voice unlike what we seem to be generally hearing nowadays!
Lovely: "The right time..." - I have a recording of him saying that in 1959 for A-R and he was still saying it 30 years later.
+Dave Jeffery Rediffusion house-style that he must've subconsciously brought with him to Leeds!
RIP Redvers Kyle
Died by a week.
I would make guess its September/October 88 going by that clip on the Benny hill show. Can anyone agree? THEN jumps to after September 91.
+623058top Oh, it's all over the place: we've made no attempt *at all* to arrange it chronologically or in any way other than "what looks nice". Even two clips next to each announcing for the same programme should not be relied upon as being from the same day/week/month/year.
Have to agree...