Donald Baverstock began his BBC career as a Producer, initially working in the External Services (now BBC World Service), and progressing to a leading role in the establishment of BBC Two in 1964. In his interview with Frank Gillard, recorded in October 1985, Baverstock recalls a career full of excitement, and innovation.
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Donald Baverstock
In his interview with Frank Gillard, recorded in October 1985, Baverstock recalls a career full of excitement, and innovation.
