Raymond Baxter
Television host and pilot
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Died
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Performers & Entertainers
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United Kingdom
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Baxter served as a prominent English television host and was notable for hosting the BBC's coverage of significant events, including the Apollo Moon landings and the first broadcast of the Monty Python's Flying Circus. He was also an accomplished pilot, demonstrating this skill during various TV segments focused on aviation. His career spanned several decades, with a strong presence in the British media landscape, influencing the way scientific and technological advancements were presented to the public.
Hosted BBC's Apollo Moon landing coverage
Presented Monty Python's Flying Circus premiere
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