Val Henry Gielgud

Val Henry Gielgud (28 April 1900 – 30 November 1981) was an English actor, writer, director and broadcaster. He was a pioneer of radio drama for the BBC, and also directed the first ever drama to be produced in the newer medium of television.

Val Gielgud was born in London, into a theatrical family, being the brother of Sir John Gielgud (who acted in several of his productions) and a great-nephew of the Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry.

Born	28 April 1900
Died	30 November 1981

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by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1956 — 3 editions

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Fall of a sparrow: the story of an adventure

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1949 — 2 editions

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Outrage in Manchukuo: the story of an adventure

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1937 — 2 editions

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Through a glass darkly.

by Val Henry Gielgud
First published in 1963 — 2 editions
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Ride for a fall,

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1953 — 2 editions

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One year of grace

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1950 — 2 editions

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Death at broadcasting house

by Val Henry Gielgud and Holt Marvell 2 editions

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How to write broadcast plays: with three examples: "Friday morning," "Red tabs," and "Exiles"

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1932 — 2 editions

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Old swords

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1928 — 2 editions
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And died so?

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1967 — 1 edition

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British radio drama, 1922-1956: a survey

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1957 — 1 edition

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Conduct of a member

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1967 — 1 edition

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Confident morning

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1976 — 1 edition

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Death at Broadcasting house

by Val Henry Gielgud and Holt Marvell First published in 1934 — 1 edition

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Imperial treasure: a novel

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1931 — 1 edition
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London calling

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1934 — 1 edition

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My cats and myself: a fragment of autobiography

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1972 — 1 edition

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Radio theatre: plays specially written for broadcasting

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1946 — 1 edition

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Ride for a fall

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1953 — 1 edition

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The ruse of the vanished women

by Val Henry Gielgud First published in 1934 — 1 edition

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Born	28 April 1900
Died	30 November 1981

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April 4, 2024	Edited by Сергей Малышев
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Val Henry Gielgud