John Stapleton R.I.P.

[beak]

Broadcaster John Stapleton - a familiar face on news and current affairs shows for decades - has died.

The 79-year-old, who had Parkinson's disease, died peacefully in hospital this morning.

Stapleton appeared on well-known programmes such as Watchdog, Nationwide, Newsnight, Good Morning Britain, Panorama, and GMTV's News Hour. An Early day Martin Lewis but spoke like a human rather than the gibberish speed emloyed by Lewis, he was often roused by injustice, i thought he was likeable and presented very well.

 

[Dogburger]

Good player ,used to link up well with Liam Brady

 

[esox lucius]

Remember him doing an article for Nationwide in about the late 70’s or early 80’s about a duck at Hamsey Green pond that was attacking locals. I was living just down the road in Warlingham at the time.

 

[Willo]

Such sad news.
I recall John Stapleton from all his broadcasts back in the day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.
RIP John.

 

[beak]

Remember him doing an article for Nationwide in about the late 70’s or early 80’s about a duck at Hamsey Green pond that was attacking locals. I was living just down the road in Warlingham at the time.

Particularly when it had ducklings.

 

[Apollofuzz]

Remember him doing an article for Nationwide in about the late 70’s or early 80’s about a duck at Hamsey Green pond that was attacking locals. I was living just down the road in Warlingham at the time.

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[The Dolphin]

He always appeared to be a genuinely nice guy.
Parkinson's - not a good way to go.
RIP