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Appreciation – Bill Jenkin

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Paul Thackray

Les Thorn 1/3/2024 I don’t know if this is the correct way to pass on sad news, but I have just heard that Bill Jenkin has died. Annie, his wife contacted Stuart Palmer, to tell him the news. Paul Thackray … Continue reading →

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Dave Buckley

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Alec Bray

My BBC career 1963 -1993 (and some more!) I joined the BBC in 1963 as a projectionist reporting to Television Film Studios (TFS) Ealing. During my time showing films, I worked at Alexandra Palace (AP), Lime Grove (LG), Bush House … Continue reading →

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Ralph Parrot

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Paul Thackray

Alan Taylor One of the memorable characters at Kendal Avenue was a vision supervisor called Ralph Parrot. When I knew him, he was close to retirement and occasionally talked about the early days of outside broadcasts. He was a very … Continue reading →

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John Barclay

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Paul Thackray

from Paul Thackray For those that new John (TVC vision mixer) he has sadly passed away. His wife Ann (also a TVC VM) wrote ‘We have arranged John’s funeral and the details are as follows: Thursday 23rd November 2023 St. … Continue reading →

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Graham Reed, former TVC Cameraman

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Paul Thackray

from Dave Howell Dear all, Apparently Graham Reed passed away last Saturday, 16th September 2023. The screenshot below is from his Facebook page with information from his family . We were on the same TO32 course in September 1969, later … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Ken Major

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Paul Thackray

from Emma Major A celebration of Ken Major on 23.06.2023 Hello all Please find attached the details so far for Dad’s funeral Please do share with BBC folks (looking at you: Uncle Ian and Bernie!) Live stream details: To follow … Continue reading →

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