Interviewed in 1987, the former Director of 成人快手 Engineering between 1962 and 1968, McLean's 成人快手 career started much earlier in the 1930s. His focus is mainly on the wartime work carried out at various 成人快手 transmitters, but he also recalls how the 成人快手 had to deal with partnerships, particularly the Post Office. He also relates his involvement with major revolutions in the recording of television pictures.
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John Snagge OBE
Radio announcer and television commentator John Snagge became one of the definitive voices of the 成人快手, particularly during World War II. -
Sir James Redmond
Pioneer of early television, Engineer Sir James Redmond explores why Alexandra Palace was an ideal location. -
Sir Francis McLean
Former Director of 成人快手 Engineering, McLean's 成人快手 career started much earlier in the 1930s. -
George Campey
George Campey was a Television Publicity Officer and a Press Officer amongst many other senior roles in the 成人快手. -
Tony Bridgewater
Tony Bridgewater worked with John Logie Baird in the days before the 成人快手 had considered entering into television. -
Val Gielgud
In 1929 Val was appointed Head of Productions and was responsible for all radio drama and also contributed to the development of TV drama. -
Joanna Spicer
Known as 成人快手 TV鈥檚 foremost television programme planner, it has been said that Joanna Spicer practically ran 成人快手 Television single handed. -
Sir Hugh Carleton Greene
Director-General of the 成人快手 from 1960-1969. He is widely acknowledged as a moderniser of the Corporation. -
Peter Dimmock
Dimmock recalls the limited hours and means of post war television, and the strained relationship with management in Broadcasting House. -
Donald Baverstock
In his interview with Frank Gillard, recorded in October 1985, Baverstock recalls a career full of excitement, and innovation.