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CLARK, JOHN.
RADIO WHO'S WHO
Actor, b. London, November 1st, 1932. Known chiefly as " William," in broadcasts of " Just William." Address " Sabrina," Wayside, Chipperfield, Herts. Phone: Kings Langley 7652. Educated Watford Grammar School. Was " discovered " by radio producer Alick Hayes who heard John talking on top of a bus. He has played the part of D'Arcy in Will Hay Programme, and is also known for his acting of " John " in "Worzel Gummidge" in the Children's Hour programme. Performed before the King and Queen with Will Hay at Windsor in 1945. Has also appeared in films. Has received large fan-mail for his part in " Just William." Is very interested in all sports; is an excellent swimmer, and at school is good at his work. Appeared in " Just William " (as a stage play) at the Granville Theatre, Walham Green ; this was a big success.
JOHN CLARK
PETULA CLARK
CLARK, PETULA.
Actress. b. Ewell, Surrey, 15th November, 1932. First broadcast in the Overseas Programme " It's All Yours," 1941. Address: 20, Salmons Road, Chessington, Surrey. At nine years of age was " discovered " by Cecil Madden and has since featured in many programmes and also in films. Was also selected to play a leading part in Wesley Ruggles' technicolour film " London Town." Has had no special training as an actress.
CLARKE, DOUGLAS HARDCASTLE.
B.B.C. Appointments Officer, b. Sunderland, Co. Durham, 26th April, 1899. First connected with radio as an Assistant Programme Oganiser. Address: 26, St. Edmund's Court, St. Edmund's Terrace, N.W.8. Phone: Primrose 3617. Educated Tonbridge School and Pembroke College, Cambridge. B.A., Engineering and Economics. Joined B.B.C. in May, 1924. Has since been engaged principally on Staff Administration work. Is married, and has one son, Michael Francis. Interests are music, the sea and all kinds of ships, and railways. Club: Union.