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RADIO WHO'S WHO
was brought up there. Came to England and became a student at Royal College of Dramatic Art in 1925. Has since appeared in many productions in the provinces, London and New York. Has broadcast in Drama, Feature, Children's Hour and Schools' programmes. During
JOAN HENLEY
war arranged and presented message programmes for South African and Rhodesian troops serving in this country. This was incorporated in " Songtime in the Laager," the first B.B.C. production to be relayed by the South African Broadcasting Company. Later the message " spot " was continued as a separate programme, "Springbok Messages." Regarded it as a great privilege and thrill to be able to tell a mother that her " missing " son was now safe, and to send weekly reports on progress of the wounded. Also read a message home for General Smuts on one occasion. She has also broadcast in " Will Hay Programme," " The Armchair Detective," etc. Is married to Bruce Belfrage, and has one son, Julian,
HENN, THOMAS FREDERICK.
Editor, " Radio Times." b. London, 2nd August, 1908. Also Editor of the B.B.C. 's Overseas Journal, " London Calling," from 1936 until 1944, when he became Editor of " Radio Times." Address: Kennel Cottage, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, Kent. Phone: Otford 110.
HENRY, JACK.
Writer of Thrillers, Detective Plays, etc. b. Islington, 16th August, 1893. Ex-Divisional Detective Inspector, recently broadcast in the " Call Yourself a Detective " series. Address : 29, Belsize Lane, Hampstead, N.W.3. Phone: Primrose 1410. His father cherished a hope that he would become a lawyer, but his ambition was to be a Detective. Joined the Metropolitan Police at New Scotland Yard, 10th November, 1913 (Lord Mayor's Show Day). Served at Bow Street, Vine Street, and was original member of the Flying Squad. Resigned, 1938, after 25 years' combating crooks, murderers, toughs, shop-breakers, pick-pockets, coiners, f raudsmen and women, and such
JACK HENRY