Peter White
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(born 1947,
Winchester) is a visually impaired British broadcast
journalist
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and
DJ.
Broadcasting career
Blind since birth (as was his elder brother), he attended
New College Worcester
New College Worcester (or NCW; formerly RNIB New College) is an independent boarding and day school for students, aged 11–19, who are blind or partially sighted. It caters for around 80 students. It is located in the city of Worcester, Engla ...
, which was then known as the Worcester College for the Blind. He was a regular presenter on
BBC Radio Solent
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It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios on Havelock Road in Southampton.
According to RAJAR, the station has a ...
from the station's launch in 1971 until November 2006, when he was
downsized.
He currently presents (with others) ''
You and Yours
''You and Yours'' is a British radio consumer affairs programme, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and produced by BBC News.
History
''You and Yours'' began broadcasting in October 1970, when its first presenter was Joan York. In the 1980s it briefly ra ...
''
and (since 1974) ''
In Touch'' (both
BBC Radio 4
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), a programme for blind and partially sighted people, and regularly contributes to other science, news or educational programmes to talk about disabilities. He was the presenter of
Channel 4
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's ''
Same Difference
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'' (1987–1989) and
Central Television's ''Link'' (1989–1991). He was made the BBC's Disability Affairs Correspondent in 1995.
He was part of the reporting team for BBC News at the
2008 Beijing games.
A column by White for ''
The Guardian
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'' 'G2' magazine which appeared on 8 September 2006 provoked many positive responses.
Charity work
On 13 March 2009 White participated in Radio 4's ''Stand Up With The Stars'', a competition for
Red Nose Day 2009 where well-known, serious presenters from Radio 4 (including
Evan Davis
Evan Harold Davis (born 8 April 1962) is an English economist, journalist, and presenter for the BBC. He has presented ''Dragons' Den'' since 2005.
In October 2001, Davis took over from Peter Jay as the BBC's economics editor. He left this ...
,
Libby Purves
Elizabeth Mary Purves, (born 2 February 1950) is a British radio presenter, journalist and author.
Early life and career
Born in London, a diplomat's daughter, Purves was raised in her mother's Catholic faith and educated at convent school ...
and
Laurie Taylor), attempted to make and deliver a
stand-up comedy routine,
mentor
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ed by other well-known comedy presenters on Radio 4. He went on to win after a vote from Radio 4 listeners. Much of his routine focused on his blindness and others' perceptions of blind people.
In February 2011, White took part in a 100 km trek across the Kaisut Desert in North
Kenya
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Comic Relief
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Definition
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to raise awareness of individuals in Africa losing their sight to diseases like
glaucoma
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. Despite painful blisters he finished the challenges, crossing the line first with actress Kira Tointon.
Awards and achievements
*1988 Appointed Member of the
Order of the British Empire
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and public service outside the civil service. It was established o ...
(MBE).
*1999 Published an autobiography, ''See It My Way''.
*2001 Awarded Sony speech Broadcaster of the Year 2001
*2002 Awarded Viv Bradford Rose Bowl by
Warwickshire Association for the Blind
References
External links
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1947 births
Blind people from England
English male journalists
Living people
Members of the Order of the British Empire
Mass media people from Winchester
English male non-fiction writers
Alumni of the University of Kent
Television presenters with disabilities