Frank Gillard | |
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 Gillard speaking in the Netherlands in 1946 | |
| Born | Francis George Gillard 1 December 1908 |
| Died | 20 October 1998 (aged 89) |
| Education | Wellington School, Somerset |
| Alma mater | St Luke's College, Exeter |
| Years active | 1936–1998 |
| Employer | BBC |
| Known for | BBC Director of Radio, war correspondent |
| Title | Director of Radio |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Ian Trethowan |
Francis George Gillard CBE (1 December 1908 – 20 October 1998) was a BBC executive, reporter and radio innovator.[1][2]
- ^ "BBC legend Frank Gillard dead". BBC News. 21 October 1998. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
- ^ Leonard Miall (23 October 1998). "The Independent – Obituary: Frank Gillard". London. Retrieved 26 August 2009.