Richard Baker

Richard Baker kids

James Baker (son)

Date of birth: June 8

James Baker is Richard’s son with Margaret Martin. He can boast with a great career, too. James has been working for years in a media giant “Red Arrow”, which programs are popular all over the world. In 2018 he was appointed as co-CEO and president of the company.

James is known for lots of interesting projects he took part in. One of them, “Old People’s Home for 4-Year-Olds”, earned a BAFTA nomination. He is not active from social media as of now, so nothing is known about his personal life.

Andrew Baker (son)

Andrew Baker followed his father’s footsteps, too. He is a University of Cambridge graduate. Having got his diploma, he started the career of a writer and editor. Now Andrew is a Telegraph contributor. Besides, he is an author of a culinary book “From Bean To Bar”, where he tells his readers about the appearance and development of such a tasty product as chocolate.

Besides, he is the father of two daughters. Both are in their 20s as of 2020. Mr. Baker Jr loves and respects his talented father and shares interesting stories about him from his social media account.

Who are Richard Baker parents?

Albert Baker (father)

Date of birth: circa 1884

The name of Richard’s father was Albert. The year of his birth is not known exactly, but the date of his wedding with his son’s mother is publicized. It was in September 1924. Nine months after this date they welcomed their firstborn Richard. It’s not known now, whether the boy had any siblings or not.

His father was a simple plasterer. Nevertheless, he loved music and was a great amateur singer. He liked to listen to classical music, and his son was surrounded by great melodies while he was growing up.

Jane Isobel Baxter (mother)

Date of birth: May 12, 1897

The other person, who taught Richard to feel the music with his whole heart and to play some musical instruments, was his mother Jane. She played the piano and helped her son to master this musical instrument. Besides, she taught him to play the cello. In his early years, Richard dreamed to become an actor, but we all know, that later he changed his mind.

Richard was a very family-oriented person. And he is remembered by his son and grandchildren till now.

Bio

The well-known, popular TV hosts are interesting to the viewers not less than politicians and movie stars. For many people, they become role models, whose style of clothing and manner to behave are copied by their fans.

Richard Douglas James Baker was one of the pioneers in this area. His charming voice was similar to each active person in England, who watched the news summary on BBC television every single day.

In addition to the news programs, he was also a music presenter. He hosted “Last Night of the Proms” – the annual music concert, which was broadcasted on BBC Radio 3. The other music programs, which he hosted, were “Face the Music” and “Melodies for You”.

Besides, Mr. Baker was known as the narrator of the kids’ animation series “Mary, Mungo & Midge”.

He entered this world on June 15, 1925, in Willesden, England. Both his parents were great music lovers and elegant personalities, who taught him to love and understand performing arts. At first, Richard dreamed to become an actor. He was educated at Kilburn Grammar School and then continued to study at Peterhouse College, Cambridge. In 1943 he had to make a pause in his studying because of the war. He joined his peers at The Royal Navy. After that, the Navy service was an inseparable part of his life. He was transferred to the Royal Naval Reserve. In 1978 he got a medal for his dedicated service.

After the war, he continued his education. After getting a degree, he earned his living as an occasional actor and teacher, when finally he applied for the position of BBC announcer and got it.

Richard Baker spent a wonderful life. He passed away on November 17, 2018.