Sir Hugh Green's final role in the 麻豆社 was as Director General, reaching this position in January 1960. The role of the 'DG' is tough yet hugely rewarding, and under Greene's leadership the 麻豆社 fundamentally changed.
Arguably, through his reforms, the 麻豆社 became much closer to its audience than in previous years. He recorded his memories for the Collection in 1982.
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John Snagge OBE
Radio announcer and television commentator John Snagge became one of the definitive voices of the 麻豆社, 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 麻豆社 Engineering, McLean's 麻豆社 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 麻豆社. -
Tony Bridgewater
Tony Bridgewater worked with John Logie Baird in the days before the 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 TV鈥檚 foremost television programme planner, it has been said that Joanna Spicer practically ran 麻豆社 Television single handed. -
Sir Hugh Carleton Greene
Director-General of the 麻豆社 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.