Is Fred Dinenage retiring? Is Fred Dinenage leaving Meridian?

Fred Dinenage is a renowned English television presenter, broadcaster and author.

Frederick Edgar Dinenage was born on June 8, 1942, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He schooled at Portsmouth Grammar School which operated as a state grammar school while he attended.

Fred Dinenage began his career at Southern Television in 1964, as a presenter on a children’s programme, Three Go Round.  He has also appeared as presenter of Tell The Truth, How and its successor How 2, as well as the BBC quiz show Pass The Buck and Gambit (produced by Anglia).

Fred Dinenage later retired from ITV Meridian on 16 December 2021, after 38 years as a news anchor. His final edition of ITV News Meridian aired on 16 December 2021.

Aside from his television career, Fred Dinenage has written several factual books, including ghosting on autobiographies My Story and Our Story for the Kray twins.

Is Fred Dinenage retiring?

Yes, Fred Dinenage has retired from ITV Meridian on 16 December 2021, after 38 years as a news anchor.

Is Fred Dinenage leaving Meridian?

Yes, Fred Dinenage has retired from ITV Meridian on 16 December 2021, after nearly four decades as a news anchor.