Radio who's who (1947)

RADIO WHO'S WHO 241 charge of Unemployed Welfare work. Joined National Council of Social Service, 1937, and travelled all over Britain speaking and organising. Served in Intelligence Corps, 1943-44. Appointed to his post in Toronto, 1946. Has been a regular broadcaster in the series " Can I Help You? " and has also been heard in Forces Educational programmes, in " World of Work " ; also in " Industrial Magazine." Is a contributor of articles on social affairs to many journals and author of "British Restaurants," published 1946. Took up social work after seeing the Great Depression from the inside while living at Jarrow. His social service work has given him " a profound confidence in the good sense, ability and wisdom of the ordinary citizen." Is married and has two children. Hobbies: Gardening and walking. Is fond of music but can't sing two notes in tune ! MORGAN, KENNETH. Actor. 6. Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset, 25th September, 1918. First broadcast in a radio play 1937. Left school to go on stage at fourteen. Appeared in " Peter Pan " at the Palladium, followed by IKENNETH MORGAN " Richard of Bordeaux." Went to Germany and France for further education, returning to theatre 1937. Has played at Gate Theatre, Old Vic, etc., has toured, and has appeared in television. Played the part of " Morgan " in the film, "Goodbye Mr. Chips," and "Kenneth" in " French Without Tears." Served in army 1941-44 and has since done several tours and appeared at The Lyric, Hammersmith, in straight plays. Has acted in the radio play " A Mind In Shadow," which he wrote himself, and in " The Count of Monte Cristo " and " The Three Musketeers." MORGAN, TERENCE IVAN GRANT. Actor. 6. London, 8th December, 1921. Has been broadcasting since his discharge from the army in 1943. Educated Ewell Castle School. Began career at " Lloyd's " (Insurance) but soon tired of this and followed his childhood ambition of a stage career instead! Won a Leverhulme scholarship to Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, working with various repertory companies in his vacations. Called up 1941. Was one of the original members of Army Central Pool of Artists. Recorded in programmes for Army Recording Unit. Made his West End stage debut in " There Shall Be No Night " at the Aldwych Theatre. Afterwards appeared with Vivien Leigh in " Skin of Our Teeth " at the Phoenix. Has broadcast in " The Ringer," " Fresh Fields," etc., but is best known for his portrayal of " Rev. Mark Robarts " in " Framley Parsonage." Hobbies : Photography and horse-racing. MORGAN, VERNE. Comedian. 6. Sidcup, Kent, 19th Decembei*, 1906. Also a writer of short stories. Address: 152, Selhurst Road, London, S.E.25. Phone: Livingstone 2490. Ran away from home to go on stage and joined a " fit-up " company without knowing what " fit-up " meant. Soon found out! Ha3 appeared in straight plays, musical comedies, panto