Ruskin Park : Sylvia, Me and the BBC

(Autor) Rory Cellan-Jones
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Rory Cellan-Jones knew he was the child of a brief love affair between two unmarried BBC employees. But until his mother died and he found a previously unknown file labelled 'For Rory' he had no idea of their beginnings or ending, and why his peculiarly isolated childhood had so tested the bond between him and his mother. 'For Rory,' his mother had written on the file 'in the hope that it will help him understand how it really was ...' This is a tender account of what Rory uncovered in the papers, letters and diaries; a relationship between two colleagues (two romantics) and the restrictive forces of post-war respectability and prejudice that ended it. It is also an evocation of the progressive, centrifugal force at the centre of all their lives - the BBC itself. Both compelling and moving, the drama moves from wartime radio broadcasts, to the glamour of 1950s television studios, to the golden era of BBC drama. His father may have directed The Forsythe Saga and Rory may have watched h

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Editorial:
Duckworth Books
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781914613616
Año de publicación:
2024
Fecha publicación:
6 de Junio de 2024

Rory Cellan-Jones

Rory Cellan-Jones is a British journalist and author known for his work in technology reporting. He has written extensively on the impact of digital technology on society and business, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. His writing style is clear and engaging, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience. Cellan-Jones is best known for his book "Dot.Bomb: The Rise and Fall of Dotcom Britain," which explores the boom and bust of the early internet era. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology journalism, shaping the way we understand and interact with digital advancements.

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