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BBC CAREER – Liz Bale (nee Hodgson) I joined the BBC in November 1960 straight from secretarial college and following a two week induction course was sent to work (as a second secretary) for Michael Kinchin Smith (Assistant Establishment Officer)on the sixth floor at Television Centre.    (Four months after TC opened.)I moved to Bristol in May 1961 and went to work for the External Services producer and that was my first introduction to both radio and television production  - “Asian Club” was to be broadcast live from Bristol that summer – in St Katharines Hall as the Whiteladies Road studio was being upgraded but with no experience I did not do the gallery – I watched.In the autumn I transferred to work for the Head of the Talks Unit (radio) Bill Coysh and it was he who masterminded, with others, the closed circuit experiments in local radio.   It was said that Frank Gillard, then Controller West Region, had the idea on a return flight from the US, hence the trials in Swindon, Bristol (one day only ) and then a week in Poole and Bournemouth – by this time BBC management from the DG down came to visit and observe.  I was there as the tea lady/typist.Whilst working in Talks Unit I also worked for Michael Bowen who produced Childrens Hour programmes (The Adventures of Clara Chuff and Cowleaze Farm amongst others) and on Any Questions when required to fill in.In theory I directed my first television programme insert for a children’s quiz programme at this time (?1962) as Michael was away.  And at the end of December 1962 at the beginning of the bad winter I got stuck in a snowdrift late at night carrying scripts to be recorded the next day in Plymouth for transmission the following day.  It did get recorded and transmitted. (separate sheet)In April 1963 I went to work on Animal Magic (NHU) and quickly learned how to read two stopwatches and work on live programmes with film inserts.   As the filming was all mute I didn’t go out on the road,   added to which the programme used to “rest” so by 1964 I was working for other producers/directors as and when it could be fitted in.   I started with a Morning Service (OB) which was quite different from the gallery.In 1965 I worked for John Irving (direct descendant of Sir Henry Irving) on “Going for a Song” – a forerunner of Antiques Roadshow – some were studio based and some as OBs.In September 1966 two days before the first Severn Bridge was opened I went to work for Peter Bale who was the OB producer West Region – at that time there was an OB producer in each region – this was before the days of specialisation so we covered most sport, religion, politics and events in the south and west.   As well as OBs Peter made several documentary films for Features and the Natural History Unit (Great Zoos of the World, Great Parks of the World and Great Wildernesses of the World – 1970’s).Peter had a PA/Director who also made programmes in his own right so I was often split between the two, added to which trainee directors were attached to Peter so I was out filming, or on OBs (holding their hand) with them.  When I moved to Bristol the staff numbered around 200 in total so we all knew each other and helped each other out and had to learn quickly on the job which I did so was frequently asked to help out as needed. PROGRAMMES 1966 – 19721966 Severn Bridge openingCome DancingFE series:  Fishing, Car Maintenance,Sport – swimming, athletics, horse racing, rugby, football,   Badminton Horse TrialsBournemouth Tennis Championships1968 SILBURY HILL – Cardiff University Dig1967 SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER – Return to Plymouth after round the world voyage(Two cameras in a chartered ex-minesweeper looking for him in the Western Approaches) 1968 SINGLE HANDED TRANSATLANTIC RACE – Film of several contestants along the south coast1969 CONCORDE 002 first flight from Filton1969    REVIEW OF THE FLEET – presentation of new colour to the Western Fleet by HM Queen in HMS Eagle (aircraft carrier) followed by steam past out of sight of land – colour scanner from London (Bristol still in BW MCR 28) – in true fashion “A storm blew up” but the events were still televised despite a chargehand rigger on Camera 1 for the presentation!1970    ELECTION HUSTINGS and GENERAL ELECTION COUNT Exeter1970 SLIMBRIDGE Christmas programme re arrival of Bewick Swans – OB unit on standby for arrival of swans!       

Will Wyatt was born on 7 January 1942. Wikipedia+2IMDb+2His birth name is Alan Will Wyatt. WikipediaHe was born in Oxford, England. WikipediaHe was educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford, and later won a scholarship to Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Wikipedia+1Career in Broadcasting & the BBCWyatt began his career as a trainee journalist at the Sheffield Telegraph. Wikipedia+1He joined BBC Radio News as a sub-editor in 1965, then moved into television. Wikipedia+1In television he worked in the Presentation Department, producing programmes such as Points of View, The Fifties, Storyteller, and Late Night Line-Up. Wikipedia+1He edited and created shows like Edition and The Book Programme, and produced various documentaries including All the Buildings Fit to Print. Wikipedia+1From 1981 to 1988 he was Head of Documentary Features, overseeing a number of documentary series. Wikipedia+1In 1991 he became Managing Director of BBC Network Television, and later (1996–1999) Chief Executive of BBC Broadcast, overseeing multiple BBC radio and TV operations and launching digital initiatives. Wikipedia+1He was a deputy to the Director-General John Birt during key reform periods of the BBC. Wikipedia+1Later Activities & HonorsWyatt retired from the BBC at the end of 1999. Wikipedia+1After retirement, he served as Chairman of the London Institute, helping transition the constituent colleges into what is now the University of the Arts London. WikipediaHe was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2000 Birthday Honours. WikipediaHe served as President of the Royal Television Society from 2000 to 2004. WikipediaHe has published several books, among them The Fun Factory: A Life in the BBC, a memoir and inside account of his time in broadcasting. Google Books+2Wikipedia+2In 2007 he published the Wyatt Report, investigating issues around the editing of a BBC documentary series involving the Queen. WikipediaMore recently, his memoir Oxford Boy – A Post-War Townie Childhood was published, reflecting on his upbringing. WikipediaPersonal LifeWyatt married Jane Bridgit Bagenal in April 1966. WikipediaThey have two daughters (and a granddaughter). WikipediaHis interests include walking (especially in hills), horse racing, opera, theatre, and he is a member of the Garrick Club. Wikipedia

Philip Gilbert was inspired to take a keen interest in broadcast television when, at the age of seven, he watched the television coverage of the Coronation in 1953. He managed to get a taste of working in a television studio when he helped out at ATV's London studios in his holidays. On leaving school, he was taken on by Granada TV as a trainee camera operator at their newly opened Studio 10 in the Kings Road, London. At Stuio 10 Philip worked on a variety of different shows including 'The Army Game' and 'Bootsie and Snudge'. He rose to No 3 camera operator before moving to the BBC  as a trainee floor manager/assistant producer. Philip Gilbert became assistant producer to Head of Events, Anthony Claxton - a role he would eventually succeed to after a spell in studio management at both the BBC and Central TV. As Head of Events at the BBC. Philip Gilbert was responsible for  for recording the Queen's Christmas Message and became the main person at the BBC to liaise with Buckingham Palace. He was in that position as Head of Events  in 1997 when the sad news that Princess Diana was killed in a car crash. You can listen to the incredible confusion that followed that terrible event in the week leading up to her funeral on 6th September.One of the great shows that Philip Gilbert invented for the Nation, was 'One Man and his Dog' . He can hear how the programme was devised and reached our screens in the interview.