Radio who's who (1947)

RADIO WHO'S WHO 317 Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor when it was broadcast by the Band of The Royal Dragoons — the first time for it to be broadcast by a military band, Retired in 1946 to take up his present position. SLADEN, VICTORIA. Singer. 6. London. Best known as an opera singer. Address: 13, Fair Lawn Avenue, Chiswick Park, London, W.4. Phone : Chiswick 5468. After a scholarship at Trinity College of Music, studied VICTORIA SLADEN in Berlin under Professor Ernst Grenzebach. Returned to London and studied under Mrs. Mendl. Gave recitals in London and Berlin. First appeared in opera in "The Tales of Hoffmann" at the Strand Theatre, London, 1942. Joined Sadler's Wells Opera Company as principal soprano in 1943. Is particularly well known for her singing in " Madame Butterfly." Has broadcast in " Tosca," " Grand Hotel," " Ring Up the Curtain," " Songs for Everybody," etc. SLATER, JOHN. Actor, short-story reader and narrator. b. London, 22nd August, 1916. Known as " Radio's Jack Oakie," having played all the Oakie parts in radio versions of JOHN SLATER musicals. Address: 137, Holden Road, London, N.12. Phone: Hil. 6507. Educated at St. Clements of the Strand, London. Was intended to be a barrister, but had his own ideas about his career from the age of four when he made his first stage appearance. These ideas were confirmed when, at the age of eight, he was paid to appear as the Drummer Boy in " The Gondoliers." Has since gained much experience in stage work, taking any sort of job that offered in between his stage engagements! Ultimately had a chance in commercial radio. Was " spotted " by talent-scout Joan Young and began broadcasting for the B.B.C. For a number of years played American character parts but has lately been doing a considerable amount of short-story reading and narration, notably in " This