Sandy Gall
Sandy Gall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Henderson Alexander Gall 1 October 1927 |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, author, news presenter |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Employer(s) | ITN (1963–1992) LBC (2003–present) |
| Spouse |
Eleanor Smyth
(m. 1958; died 2018) |
| Children | 4; Carlotta |
Henderson Alexander Gall, CMG, CBE (born 1 October 1927) is a Scottish journalist, author, and former Independent Television News (ITN) news presenter whose career as a journalist has spanned more than 50 years. He began his career in journalism as a sub-editor at the Aberdeen Press and Journal in 1952 and became a foreign correspondent for the Reuters international news agency from 1953 to 1963. Gall joined ITN as a foreign reporter and troubleshooter in 1963, and also worked as a newscaster on News at Ten between 1970 and 1991. He was the Rector of the University of Aberdeen from 1978 to 1981 and founded the Sandy Gall's Afghanistan Appeal charity with his wife in 1986.