Interviewed in 1987, the former Director of BBC Engineering between 1962 and 1968, McLean's BBC career started much earlier in the 1930s. His focus is mainly on the wartime work carried out at various BBC transmitters, but he also recalls how the BBC had to deal with partnerships, particularly the Post Office. He also relates his involvement with major revolutions in the recording of television pictures.
John Snagge OBE
Radio announcer and television commentator John Snagge became one of the definitive voices of the BBC, 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 BBC Engineering, McLean's BBC 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 BBC.
Tony Bridgewater
Tony Bridgewater worked with John Logie Baird in the days before the BBC 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 BBC TV’s foremost television programme planner, it has been said that Joanna Spicer practically ran BBC Television single handed.
Sir Hugh Carleton Greene
Director-General of the BBC 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.
