Fred Dinenage

Fred Dinenage was born in Birmingham, England, on June 8, 1942. He received his education at Portsmouth Grammar School. His broadcasting career began in 1964 with Southern Television, where he worked as a presenter on the children’s program “Three Go Round.” He later transitioned to reporting and presenting for the local news magazine “Day By Day,” eventually focusing on sports coverage with “South Sport.”

Dinenage’s career milestones include hosting popular quiz shows like “Gambit” (1975-1976) and “Tell the Truth” (1989). However, he is most widely recognized for his involvement with the children’s science and technology series “How,” initially joining in 1966. He also presented its revivals, “How 2” (1990) and “How” (2020), portraying the ‘Head of How’ in the latest iteration. His work for the ITV network primarily involved Southern Television, TVS, and Meridian Broadcasting, where he was a prominent news anchor.

In January 1982, Dinenage moved to TVS, serving as a sports presenter and reporter on programs such as “Coast to Coast” and “Sportshow.” The following year, he became a main anchor for the South edition of “Coast to Coast.” Later, with Meridian Broadcasting, he continued as an anchor for “Meridian Tonight” alongside various co-anchors, including Sangeeta Bhabra from 2009. He remained a news anchor in the south of England for 38 years, stepping down from ITV News Meridian on December 16, 2021. In addition to his television work, Dinenage has authored several factual books, including collaborations with the Kray twins, and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to broadcasting.