Alvar Liddell

Alvar Liddell was a radio announcer whose distinctive voice became synonymous with news-reading during the Second World War.

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Birth Name :

Tord Alvar Quan Lidell

Profession :

Radio Personality

Birthday :

September 11, 1908

Star Sign :

Virgo

Death Date:

January 07, 1981

Age :

72

Birthplace :

Wimbledon Park, Surrey, England

Alvar Liddell was a renowned British journalist and broadcaster, recognized for his work on BBC Radio throughout World War II. His unique voice became emblematic of news reading during the war, and he reported on significant events such as the Dunkirk evacuation, D-Day landings, and VE Day. Liddell played a crucial role in developing BBC’s news program, The Nine O’Clock News, and covered royal weddings, including those of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, as well as Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones. In 1952, he was awarded a CBE for his contributions to broadcasting.

Besides his broadcasting career, Liddell also pursued acting, appearing in films like “Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall” (1973), “They Met in the Dark” (1943), and “A Yank in London” (1945). He had a role in the TV series “London Belongs to Me” (1977) as well. Liddell passed away on January 7, 1981, in Northwood, Middlesex, England.