Responsibilities whilst at Central:-
Whilst at Central I also undertook freelance work for Dick Clark Productions in California working on 'Bloopers and Practical Jokes' for NBC and 'World of Television' for HBO.
I was resident in Los Angeles in 1981/2 where I undertook researcher and management posts in broadcasting and employment agencies on obtaining 'Resident Alien' (Green Card) status.
February 1978 to February 1982
PAUL VAUGHAN ASSOCIATES
Assistant to Managing Director
I assisted with the establishment of a new group of companies working in Film and Television production and the career management of broadcasters.
April 1973 to February 1978
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Station Assistant - Local Radio and Regional Television
Station Assistant at BBC Radio Birmingham based at Pebble Mill. Duties included presenting and producing local programmes as a disc jockey, newsreader and announcer. Attended many training courses whilst at BBC in local radio and moved to BBC Television at Pebble Mill as a Regional TV Station Assistant in 1976. Worked as a Station Assistant at BBC Radio Derby in 1977.
Personal Details
Nationality: British
Directorships:
The Baim Collection Limited
TV Heaven (2000) Limited
Brown Envelope TV Limited
Adelphi Films Limited
John Creasey (Family) Limited
Interests:
Television, Radio, Films and the history of British broadcasting specifically scheduling and programming;
Digital photography;
Theatre;
Macrobiotic cookery;
Twentieth century social history,
Nineteenth century industrial history;
Travelling, driving, ownership of 1964 Daimler 2.5 litre V8;
Being in warm climates, especially Andalusia, California and South Devon on sunny days.
Volunteer Experience:
Birmingham International Film and Television Festival
(Board Member October 1993 to 1998)
Birmingham Film Theatre and Broadcasting Association
(Chairman 1993 - 1995)
Midlands Arts Centre
(Director, Board of Trustees 1985 to 1987)
Second City Mobile Arts
(Board member 1978 to 1981)
Birmingham Youth Theatre
(From first production 1972 to 1987)
Memberships:
Radio Academy
British Film Institute
Concert Artistes' Association
National Trust
English Heritage
Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and the AA