Birth in Dublin of Patrick Campbell, Author and Broadcaster

Patrick Campbell, Irish author, journalist, and broadcaster, is born in Dublin on June 6, 1913. Renowned for his sharp wit and gentle self-deprecation, he published sixteen books, including Life in Thin Slices, Rough Husbandry, and How to Become a Scratch Golfer — a title that reflected his own skill as a golfer. Campbell was also a beloved television personality, best known for his appearances on the BBC’s Call My Bluff, where his humor and charm made him a household name.