Joanna Spicer CBE

John Snagge OBE

Radio announcer and television commentator John Snagge became one of the definitive voices of the BBC, particularly during World War II.

Pioneer of early television, Engineer Sir James Redmond explores why Alexandra Palace was an ideal location.

Former Director of BBC Engineering, McLean's BBC career started much earlier in the 1930s.

George Campey was a Television Publicity Officer and a Press Officer amongst many other senior roles in the BBC.

Tony Bridgewater worked with John Logie Baird in the days before the BBC had considered entering into television.

In 1929 Val was appointed Head of Productions and was responsible for all radio drama and also contributed to the development of TV drama.

Known as BBC TV’s foremost television programme planner, it has been said that Joanna Spicer practically ran BBC Television single handed.

Director-General of the BBC from 1960-1969. He is widely acknowledged as a moderniser of the Corporation.

Dimmock recalls the limited hours and means of post war television, and the strained relationship with management in Broadcasting House.

In his interview with Frank Gillard, recorded in October 1985, Baverstock recalls a career full of excitement, and innovation.