Lonsdale was a founder director of Border Television, and was chairman of that company from 1985 to 1990.
During the 1970s, he was a regular announcer at Border Television in Carlisle.
Border Television did not use their logo with the look.
The Sunday edition of the programme was produced solely by Border Television.
He joined Border Television on 5 October 1961, five weeks after the station went to air for the first time.
Unknown - Border Television is taken over by Granada plc.
It also acquired Border Television in 2001, from Capital Radio plc.
The launch identity was a black caption with the white logo and "Border Television" beneath, over an announcement.
A list of programmes made by Border Television.
Clive Champney is a former continuity announcer for Border Television.