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RADIO WHO'S WHO
classical music turned to the popular form at seventeen and became arrangerpianist to several dance-bands. First opportunity to lead was in programme " Introducing Anne ", featuring Anne Shelton, in 1944. Later was invited to take over B.B.C. Dance Orchestra after Billy Ternent had resigned. Although now a conductor, is still active as a pianist, arranger and composer. Recent programmes : " Forever Arthur," Carroll Levis show, dance programmes, etc., Hobbies: Golf, horse riding, swimming.
BLACKMORE, GEORGE HENRY JAMES.
Cinema Organist, b. Chatham, Kent, 24th January, 1921. Broadcasts monthly. Address: 191, Luton Road, Chatham, Kent. Phone : Chatham 2334. Chorister at Rochester Cathedral at 9, studied
GEORGE H. J. BLACKMORE
piano under Percy Whitlock and H. A. Bennett (Cathedral organist). Won an organ scholarship to King's School, Rochester, at 12^. Held this scholarship from 1933-39, during which years he held local church organ appointments. First
deputised at local cinemas in 1937, during school holidays. Became resident organist at the Majestic Cinema, Rochester, in 1939, and gave his first broadcast from there in 1941. Has broadcast regularly ever since. He continued his studies at the Cathedral and occasionally played at services. Served in the R.A.F., and though stationed in Northern Ireland, still managed to give occasional broadcasts from Rochester. Got his Rugby XV. cap at school, and was in the first Cricket Eleven. Gained A.R.C.O. diploma in 1941. Since 1945, while still serving, has broadcast from Trocadero, Elephant and Castle, Gaumont State Cinema, Kilburn, and the Gaumont, Hammersmith.
BLAIR, IAN.
Baritone Singer. 6. Glasgow, 21st February, 1908. Specialises in ballads and opera arias. Address: 31, Braithwaite Gardens, Stanmore, Middx. Called " basso disgusto " by his singing master at school, discovered he had a voice when he was 18 and was introduced to an Italian teacher of singing who discovered him to be a true high baritone. His compass extends from low G to top C — almost a tenor's range, but of baritone quality. First broadcast in 1934 at the B.B.C, Glasgow. Has sung with the Glasgow Choral Union and Scottish Orchestra under the direction of John Barbirolli. Took up singing as a career after discharge from the Forces. Did E.N.S.A. work with the 1st Hospitals Section, and then with the operatic dept., touring England and Wales. Since broadcasting in 1944 in " Monday Night at Eight " has had more than 30 broadcasts. Hobby : Gardening.
BLAKELOCK, ALBAN.
Radio-actor, b. London, 17th May, 1897. Recent broadcasts include " The Peaceful Inn," "The Shadow of Sumuru," and many programmes in the Forces Educational series. Address: 702, Endsleigh Court, W.C.I. Phone: Euston 1137. Educated at Felstead