An Army officer during World War I, Hibberd joined the BBC in 1924, presenting until 1964, and was the chief announcer on BBC Radio until his retirement from the post in 1951.
An Army officer during World War I, Hibberd joined the BBC in 1924, winning an MBE in 1935, and presenting radio programmes until 1964. He was the chief announcer on BBC Radio until his retirement from the post in 1951.