Frederick Edgar Dinenage MBE is an English television presenter, broadcaster and author. His television career has spanned more than 50 years. On October 11th 2021 he announced his retirement from Meridian news at Christmas following a career spanning nearly 60 years.

How long has Fred Dinenage been on TV?

Broadcaster Fred Dinenage is to step down as main presenter of a regional TV news programme after nearly 38 years. The broadcaster, who made his name presenting the children's programme How from 1966, will leave ITV News Meridian at Christmas.

Is Fred Dinenage leaving Meridian news?

After nearly four decades, one of ITV's longest serving regional news anchors, Fred Dinenage is to leave ITV News Meridian at Christmas. “I will be continuing with my crime programmes and ITV's How! and writing books, including one recently commissioned." ...