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- Birth nameSelwyn Charles Cornelius Wheeler
- Charles Wheeler was born on March 26, 1923 in Rheinbeck, Bremen, Germany. He was a writer and producer, known for Johnson Tapes (1999), Timeshift (2002) and D-Day: Turning the Tide (1994). He was married to Dip Singh and Catherine Freeman. He died on July 4, 2008 in Warnham, Sussex, England, UK.
- SpousesDip Singh(March 29, 1962 - July 4, 2008) (his death, 2 children)Catherine Freeman(May 31, 1958 - 1962) (divorced)
- Children
- As a child growing up in Germany under the Nazi regime, he took food to Jewish neighbors hiding in the woods.
- He was created a Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to broadcasting and journalism overseas.
- His daughter Marina was married to Conservative MP Boris Johnson from 1993 to 2020.
- He was created a Knight Bachelor (as Charles Cornelius Wheeler, C.M.G.) for services to Broadcasting and to Journalism. in the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
- He joined the British Royal Marines in 1942. He was part of a team which collected technical intelligence in preparation for D-Day. The team was led by Ian Fleming. As a member of 30 Assault Unit, he participated in the Normandy Landings.
- [on Dame Jenni Murray] ...having the most beautiful voice on the radio ever.
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