Timothy Bell, Baron Bell
British advertising and public relations executive (1941-2019)
Timothy John Leigh Bell, Baron Bell (18 October 1941 – 25 August 2019), was a British advertising and public relations executive. He was best known for his role as an adviser in Margaret Thatcher's three successful general election campaigns. He was also known for co-founding and 30 years of heading Bell Pottinger.
The Lord Bell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Timothy John Leigh Bell 18 October 1941 |
| Died | 25 August 2019 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Advertising and public relations executive |
| Known for | Campaign work for Margaret Thatcher[1] |
Controversy
changeHe had exposed himself while masturbating at his Hampstead bathroom window on 21 October in full view of female passers-by.[2] He was later convicted as a sex offender.[3]
Death
changeBell died on 25 August 2019 at the age of 77.[4]
Styles of address
change- 1941–1991: Mr Timothy Bell
- 1991–1998: Sir Timothy Bell
- 1998–: The Right Honourable The Lord Bell
References
change- ↑ Field, Michele (24 January 1986). "Tim Bell Love Newspapers, Gorillas and Maggie T". The Age.
- ↑ Mark Hollingsworth The Ultimate spin doctor: the life and fast times of Tim Bell, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1997, p.45
- ↑ Brian Basham "Thatcher exposed in Tim Bell revelations", Marketing Week, 14 March 1997
- ↑ Tim Bell, Margaret Thatcher’s spin doctor, dies at 77
Other websites
change- Lukashenko's PR man sheds light on EU campaign EU Observer, 10 October 2008
- Can Lord Bell’s PR skills combat the aroma of communism and cabbage? Minsk.by, 28 May 2008
- How to sell democracy to Iraqis: bring in Lord Bell The Independent, 13 March 2004
- Announcement of his introduction at the House of Lords House of Lords minutes of proceedings, 14 October 1998
- Parliamentary voting record for Lord Bell
- Belarusian have answered to Lord Bell
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