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Roy Rich One Of First BBC Radio DJs Antique Hand Signed Autograph
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PFAS72a A rare opportunity to secure this vintage early 5.5" x 3" hand signed autograph page of Roy Rich who was one of the BBCs very first DJs where his signature rests perfectly accompanying his picture in very ... Read More
PFAS72a A rare opportunity to secure this vintage early 5.5" x 3" hand signed autograph page of Roy Rich who was one of the BBCs very first DJs where his signature rests perfectly accompanying his picture in very good condition (also has autograph from a female presenter of a military cookery BBC radio show on reverse as bonus - this side needs research - please see image 2)
Roy Rich (16 September 1911 24 March 1970) was a British broadcaster and film and theatre director. Rich was born in Plymouth, Devon, the son of a music hall comedian. Educated at Dulwich College, southeast London, Rich became involved in acting from an early age, making his theatrical debut in 1923. He was subsequently involved in theatre for several years. He was a pioneering broadcaster for the BBC, as one of the first radio DJs. During the Second World War, he was standing in as a news announcer when Broadcasting House was hit by a bomb during the 9pm news broadcast. He presented Children Calling Home, a series of wartime radio broadcasts featuring conversations between evacuees and their parents. In 1964, he became head of BBC Light Entertainments (Sound), a post which he held until his retirement in 1967.
Roy Rich (16 September 1911 24 March 1970) was a British broadcaster and film and theatre director. Rich was born in Plymouth, Devon, the son of a music hall comedian. Educated at Dulwich College, southeast London, Rich became involved in acting from an early age, making his theatrical debut in 1923. He was subsequently involved in theatre for several years. He was a pioneering broadcaster for the BBC, as one of the first radio DJs. During the Second World War, he was standing in as a news announcer when Broadcasting House was hit by a bomb during the 9pm news broadcast. He presented Children Calling Home, a series of wartime radio broadcasts featuring conversations between evacuees and their parents. In 1964, he became head of BBC Light Entertainments (Sound), a post which he held until his retirement in 1967.
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