John Bennett joined the BBC in 1965 and co-launched Radio Ulster with Gloria Hunniford
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved BBC Northern Ireland broadcaster following his death aged 82.
"He touched the lives of innumerable people, and they are ever the richer for his inspiration and influence. Northern Ireland has lost a lynchpin in local Broadcasting. We, as a family, have lost a loving Father, Father-in-law and cherished Granda.” Over the years, John Bennett also presented a range of documentaries and special programmes on BBC Radio Ulster, including two series about one of his favourite past-times, railways, with Lost Railways and John Bennett’s Railway Journeys.
He was born in Belfast on July 12, 1942, and was educated at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution and Stranmillis College in Belfast where he trained as a teacher, specialising in music. He then taught at Strandtown Primary School in Belfast before joining the BBC. "He was always in command of his subject matter, knew what connected with people, and when to keep himself out of it. John was with us from the very first day of Radio Ulster and has been an intrinsic part of the station ever since. It’s hard to imagine Radio Ulster without him. Our deepest condolences go to Siobhan, Mark and the whole family circle."
“Loved by audiences and colleagues alike, his dedication to listeners and respect for colleagues was in abundant supply. Always a professional. Always humble. Always a gentleman. John will be much missed. We extend our deepest condolences to his entire family circle.”
BBC Northern Ireland Radio Ulster Stranmillis
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