1913-1999
Having read the news and presented the Forces Favourite request show during the Second World War, Anderson became an early presenter of Woman's Hour.
She maintained a sober, sincere and traditional approach without sounding patronising and endeared herself to listeners at a time when British broadcasting was primarily male dominated.
For many, her voice epitomised the BBC.
Having read the news and presented the Forces Favourite request show during the Second World War, Anderson became an early presenter of Woman's Hour.
She maintained a sober, sincere and traditional approach without sounding patronising and endeared herself to listeners at a time when British broadcasting was primarily male dominated.
For many, her voice epitomised the BBC.
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Marjorie Anderson
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