Richmond Theatre
From the Grimthorpe Street Gazette—a handwritten newspaper he produced as a teenager—to presenting more than three thousand episodes of Newsround, the pioneering show that became a permanent fixture of daily life, John has witnessed the evolution of television news at first hand. Along the way, he made even seemingly small stories resonate, blending hard facts with humanity and humour.
This special evening takes you behind the scenes of a remarkable career spanning national and world news, rural reporting through three decades on Countryfile, and landmark moments in broadcasting history. Through archive footage, photographs and candid anecdotes, John shares the stories—and the people—that shaped both his life and the Britain he helped explain to millions.
Blending insight, nostalgia and warmth, this is more than a career retrospective; it’s a celebration of a broadcaster who helped generations make sense of the world around them.
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Richmond Theatre
One of the oldest surviving theatres designed by iconic architect Frank Matcham, Richmond Theatre has sat in the heart of the local community since 1899.
The beautiful Grade II-listed venue presents a wide range of quality shows, from pre- and post-West End Drama to record-breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment.
The theatre is also a popular filming location, having been used for film and TV including Finding Neverland, Bugsy Malone, Killing Eve and Ted Lasso.
Richmond Theatre