Michael Barratt (born 3 January 1928) is an English television announcer and presenter. He is well known in the world for his lengthy period as the main presenter on Nationwide.
Early Life (Childhood)Michael Barratt was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. He was enrolled at Rossall School, an independent boys' school near Fleetwood, Lancashire, and at Paisley Grammar School in Scotland.
Interesting FactsMichael is an actor and producer, best known for Election 70 (1970), The Unforgettable Ernie Wise (2011) and It's Not the Size That Counts (1974). His autobiography, Mr. Nationwide, was published in 2013.
Personal LifeMichael married Joan. They together have six children, three sons and three daughters before divorcing. He then Nationwide presenter Dilys Morgan. They also have two sons and a daughter.