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Charles Wheeler

British journalist and broadcaster (1923-2008)

  • Fame48.7
  • Momentum10.0
  • Wikipedia2.9K
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Lived 1923–2008, aged 85United Kingdom
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomJournalistsJournalist
  • Era
    1923–2008
    Aged 85
  • Awards
    4
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-18

Sir Selwyn Charles Cornelius-Wheeler was a German-born British journalist and broadcaster. Having joined the BBC in 1947, he became the corporation's longest-serving foreign correspondent, remaining in the role until his death. Wheeler also had spells as presenter of several BBC current affairs television programmes, including Newsnight and Panorama.

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Journalist
Category
Journalists
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United Kingdom
Last updated
2026-06-18
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Historical3.0
Source confidence20.0
Completeness68.0
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  • Charles Wheeler (journalist)
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  • Charles Wheeler (journalist)
    wikipedia · simple.wikipedia.org
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Category
Journalists
Profile type
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Status
deceased
Born
March 15, 1923
Died
July 4, 2008
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