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Collin Brooks
Brooks as a young man, in 1911
Born
William Collin Brooks

(1893-12-22)22 December 1893
Died(1959-04-06)6 April 1959
Other namesCB
Occupation(s)Journalist, broadcaster, and author
SpouseLillian (Dilly) Brooks (1916–1959)
ChildrenBarbara Brooks
Rosemary Brooks (1920–1971)
Vivian Brooks (1922–2003)
Austen Brooks (1924–1986)
Edward "Tich" Brooks (1928–2010)

Collin Brooks (22 December 1893 – 1959), frequently known as "CB", was a British journalist, writer, and broadcaster. In 1913 he founded the Manchester Press Agency. In 1915 he joined the British Army, where he was awarded the Military Cross as a 2nd Lieutenant. After the war, he worked for many newspapers from 1921 until 1953, becoming chairman and editor of Truth for 12 years. His later career moved from journalism to broadcasting, and he participated in Any Questions and The Brains Trust for BBC Radio.

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