Michael Barratt (television presenter) of Thames TV's "Reporting London" and Chairman of Michael Barratt Limited production company until 1997. He also presented "Songs of Praise". He has appeared, as himself, in both films and television, including the film "The Magic Christian" and "The Goodies". In 1972, he was elected Rector of the University of Aberdeen. He is the author of several books including "Michael Barratt's Complete Gardening Guide", "Michael Barratt", "Making the Most of the Media", and "Making the Most of Retirement". In 2013 his autobiography, "Mr. Nationwide", was published. He has married twice:<br> • 1. Joan (3 sons and 3 daughters); marriage dissolved.<br>
Star Awards for Best News Presenter Star Awards for Best News Presenter The Best News Presenter is an award presented annually at the Star Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1994. The category was introduced in 2010, at the 16th Star Awards ceremony. It was introduced as a result of the discontinuation of the Best News/Current Affairs Presenter award to create distinctions news and current affairs presenters. The award is given in honour of a Mediacorp presenter who has delivered an outstanding performance in a news programme. The nominees are determined by a team of judges employed by Mediacorp; winners are selected by a majority