Barry Leslie Norman was born on August 21, 1933 and died on June 30, 2017.

He was a British film critic, journalist and television presenter.

Norman was best known for presenting Film… on BBC One from 1972 to 1998; he was the programme’s longest-running host.

Norman was the brother of script editor and director Valerie Norman.

He married author Diana Narracott in 1957; the couple lived in Datchworth, Hertfordshire, for many years and both of their daughters were born in the house.

Diana’s 2013 book See You in the Morning was written as a celebration of their life together.

Barry Norman passed away at 83 years old.