Alfred Wilson
Interview date(s): 1 January 1970
Interviewer(s): ITN History Project
Production Media: video
An interview with Alf Wilson, the dubbing editor of many feature films - most notably Angels One Five, with John Gregson; was a page boy at BBC Lime Grove, then went on to ITN as Chief Dubbing Editor on Roving Report and, (as the clip relates), dubbed Churchill's funeral amongst many others. Interestingly, he also devised the clock striking 'bongs' for the start of 'News at Ten'.
Alfred Wilson — Dubbing Editor (Film & Television)
Career & Highlights
Began as a page boy at BBC’s Lime Grove. historyproject.org.uk
Then went on to work for ITN as Chief Dubbing Editor. historyproject.org.uk
Among the notable works: He was dubbing editor for Angels One Five (a feature film), starring John Gregson. historyproject.org.uk
He also dubbed Churchill’s funeral in the broadcasts, and worked on Roving Report for ITN. historyproject.org.uk
In addition, he devised the clock striking “bongs” for the start of News at Ten. historyproject.org.uk
- According to IMDbPro and film credit listings, his credits go back several decades. Some of his credits (per IMDb) include Holiday Camp (1947, Assistant Dubbing Editor, uncredited), Miranda (1948, Dubbing Editor, uncredited), Angels One Five (1952, Dubbing Editor). IMDb Pro
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