[…] out of the Army early because that way I was able to get a job, I mean, I had no money and no background, nothing. And I wrote to every single newspaper in the country and abroad…I: Can I stop you a second? Why newspapers? R: Well I…yes, why?&nb[…]
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[…]OK, the copyright of this recording is vested in the Scottish Broadcasting Heritage Group. The name of the interviewee is John Mackay who is the main News anchor here at STV. His job title is Presenter and he's been here since September of 1994 and the recording is taking place at Pacific Quay, Glas[…]
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[…] the Royal Family, and the Coronation. 1960s - Production manager Pathe, then documentary producer BECTU History Project - Interview No. […]
[…]ect - Interview No. 421[Copyright BECTU]Transcription Date: TBCInterview Date: 1997-10-09Interviewer: Alan LawsonInterviewee: John TurnerJOHN TURNER, news cameramanTape 1, Side 1Alan Lawson: First, John, when and where were you born?John Turner: I was born in Hampstead actually, yes, I'm a Londoner […]
