Heather was a freelance BBC TV network announcer (1983 – 1989). She was also a TVS announcer (late-1980s) and a BBC World Service TV announcer (1992).
Birley, Michael
BBC TV continuity announcer (1968 – 1969).
Elwes, Polly
Born Mary Freya Elwes and known as Polly. She attended the Central School of Speech and Drama, now part of the University of London.
…Whitting, Robin
After starting at the BBC in the Gramophone Library in 1966, Robin trained as a BBC studio manager working in network radio, local radio and the World Service.
…Burn, Christine
Christine was born in Birmingham. She attended the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama (1961 – 1963) and the Lucie Clayton Modelling School (spring 1964).
…Bolger, Lucy
BBC TV network announcer in 1995.
Clews, Maggie
Maggie was a BBC TV network announcer (1965 – 1968) and a presenter on the BBC Light Programme (1967).
Phoenix, Nicola
Originally from Northern Ireland, Nicola graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in art and design from Ulster University before pursuing a Master’s degree in creative writing at Goldsmith’s, University of London.
…Thomas, Linda
Olumide was born in London. Her name derives from the Yoruba tribe in West Africa and roughly translates as ‘child of God’.
…Wright, Beccy
Beccy graduated with a BA Hons in drama from the University of Bristol in 1981. She was a professional actress on stage, radio, television and film before joining the BBC in 1996.
…Moore, Ray
Ray was born in Liverpool. On leaving school his first job was at Liverpool docks.
…Bolgar, Peter
Peter was born in 1936. He attended the Royal College of Music, where he met his future wife, actress Angela Piper, who played Jennifer in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers (1963 – 2022).
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