A bit unusual this.
I retired a few years ago with the aim to follow my PhD about the origins of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop with a biography of Val Gielgud. A key figure in the pre-history of the Radiophonic Workshop as well as the driving force behind BBC Radio Drama for over thirty years, he intrigued me as a person and by the time I had completed my thesis I liked and disliked him in fairly equal portions.
However, other things came up as they often do and I now spend my time contributing in a very small way to upholding biodiversity in this world. Consequently I have two draft chapters of the biography and a selection of notes, resources and books as well as some thoughts all of which are gathering dust.
I would like to make these available to someone who is keen to pick up this baton and interrogate Val Gielgud the man, the producer, the head of department, etc. No strings attached other than credit where it is due and perhaps some contribution for the small library of books.
Do contact me direct if you are interested: [log in to unmask]
Richard Hollingum
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