John Reith(1889-1971)

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John Reith was born on 20 July 1889 in Stonehaven, Scotland, UK. He was married to Muriel Odhams. He died on 16 June 1971 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

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Known for

BBC: The Voice of Britain (1935)

BBC: The Voice of Britain

8.3

Self(voice)

1935

Face to Face (1959)

8.3

TV Series

Self(as Lord Reith)

Lord Reith Looks Back (1967)

Lord Reith Looks Back

TV Mini Series

Self(as Lord Reith)

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Personal details

Alternative name
- Lord Reith
Height
- 1.98 m
Born
- July 20, 1889
- Stonehaven, Scotland, UK
Died
- June 16, 1971
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Spouse
- Muriel Odhams1922 - 1971 (his death, 2 children)
Publicity listings
- 1 Print Biography
- 6 Portrayals

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Trivia
He became the first general manager of the BBC in 1922 and served as director-general from 1927 until 1938.

Quotes
What I was capable of compared with what I've achieved is pitiable.

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