Barry Westwood (7 September 1927 – 3 July 2011) was an English presenter and producer at

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from 1959 until 1981. For most of that time, he was the front-man of '' Day by Day'', the station's evening news magazine, notable for its on-screen harmonious camaraderie. Other notable series include; ''The Race Apart'', ''Afloat'' and ''The Barry Westwood Talkabout''. Known affectionately as "Mr Southern Television", he retired and up until his death resided in

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. He died in hospital on 13 July 2011 at the age 83.Barry Westwood profile at Cinema RX
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1927 births 2011 deaths English television presenters {{UK-tv-bio-stub

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