Interviewed in 1987, the former Director of ±«Óãtv Engineering between 1962 and 1968, McLean's ±«Óãtv career started much earlier in the 1930s. His focus is mainly on the wartime work carried out at various ±«Óãtv transmitters, but he also recalls how the ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv, 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 ±«Óãtv Engineering, McLean's ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv. -
Tony Bridgewater
Tony Bridgewater worked with John Logie Baird in the days before the ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv TV’s foremost television programme planner, it has been said that Joanna Spicer practically ran ±«Óãtv Television single handed. -
Sir Hugh Carleton Greene
Director-General of the ±«Óãtv 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.