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Bengt Feldreich
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Bengt Feldreich in 1961
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Bengt Walter Feldreich
12 September 1925 Stockholm, Sweden
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| Died | 21 October 2019 (aged 94) Stockholm, Sweden
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| Occupation | television presenter, journalist |
| Employer | SVT |
| Children | 1 |
Bengt Walter Feldreich (born September 12, 1925 – died October 21, 2019) was a famous Swedish journalist and TV presenter. He worked on radio and television for many years, from 1950 to 1985. Many people knew him from his science show called "Snillen spekulerar" (which means "Science and Man"). He was also well-known for narrating the special Christmas Eve TV broadcasts in Sweden.
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Bengt Feldreich's Career in Media
Bengt Feldreich had a long and interesting career in Swedish media. He started working in public service, which means he worked for channels that serve the public, in 1950. He continued this work until 1985.
Early Life and First Jobs
Bengt grew up in Kungsholmen, a part of Stockholm. He was an only child. After finishing school in 1944, he became a teacher in 1949. While teaching during the day, he also worked as a presenter for a radio station called AB Radiotjänst in the evenings.
In 1950, Bengt started working full-time at Radiotjänst, which later became Sveriges Radio. From 1955 to 1963, he worked for the news program Dagens Eko on Sveriges Radio.
Moving to Television
In 1955, Bengt Feldreich started working for "Försöks-TV." This was an experimental TV station that later became SVT, Sweden's main public television broadcaster. He became a key person for a science and nature program on SVT.
The First Christmas Host
In 1960, Bengt Feldreich became the very first "Julvärd," or Christmas Eve host, for SVT's special broadcasts. This tradition continues to this day in Sweden. He would introduce the Christmas programs, making him a familiar face during the holidays.
Famous Broadcasts
Bengt Feldreich was known for presenting many important live events.
- In 1967, he hosted the live broadcast when Sweden changed its traffic rules to drive on the right side of the road. This was a huge event for the country.
- On July 20, 1969, he presented the live broadcast of the Apollo 11 mission. This was when humans first landed on the Moon.
- In 1976, he presented the live broadcast of the royal wedding. This was when King Carl XVI Gustaf married Silvia Sommerlath. He hosted this special event with another famous presenter, Lennart Hyland.
Awards and Recognition
Bengt Feldreich received special honors for his work.
- In 1975, he was given an honorary degree from Linköping University. This is a special award given to people who have achieved great things.
- In 1984, he received the KTH Great Prize from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He earned this award for helping people understand technology and science through television and radio.
The Voice of Christmas
One of Bengt Feldreich's most famous roles was providing the Swedish voice for From All of Us to All of You. This Disney Christmas special is shown every Christmas Eve on SVT. He also sang the Swedish version of Jiminy Cricket's song, When You Wish Upon a Star, in the show. He continued to add new parts to the show every year until he passed away.
Retirement and Family
Bengt Feldreich retired from his long career in television and radio in 1985. He was also an amateur radio operator, which means he enjoyed communicating with others using radio as a hobby. His son, Sten Feldreich, is also a journalist and a former basketball player.
Bengt Feldreich's Passing
Bengt Feldreich passed away on October 21, 2019, at the age of 94. He died after suffering from pneumonia.
