Jeff Watson (journalist)

Jeffrey Watson
Born1942
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England
Died(2023-02-22)22 February 2023 (aged 80)
Sydney, Australia
OccupationJournalist
Known forBeing a television reporter and documentary maker
Television

Jeffrey Watson (1942 – 22 February 2023) was a British-born Australian journalist, author and documentary film maker.[1]

Watson is perhaps best known for his work on science programs Towards 2000 and Beyond 2000 as well as travel shows Holiday and Getaway.[2][3]

He also had an interest in aviation, producing numerous documentaries on the subject.[4]

  1. ^ "WATSON, Jeffrey". The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. ^ Stuart, David (1 March 2023). "Towards 2000, Beyond 2000 presenter Jeff Watson dies aged 80 after brain cancer diagnosis". ABC News. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  3. ^ Monzer, Suzy (1 March 2023). "Getaway's first ever presenter Jeff Watson dies at 80 following brain cancer battle". 9Now. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  4. ^ Knox, David (1 March 2023). "Vale: Jeff Watson". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 March 2023.