Brother of legendary actor Sir John Gielgud, Val began his ±«Óãtv career on the Radio Times, moving swiftly into radio drama production.
In 1929 he was appointed Head of Productions at the ±«Óãtv, and was responsible for all radio drama, but also contributed to the development of TV drama at Alexandra Palace. His career included two periods spent working in television before and after the war, but radio remained for him his true love.
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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.