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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
8.3
Self
(voice)
1935
Face to Face
8.1
TV Series
Self
(as Lord Reith)
1960 • 1 ep
Lord Reith Looks Back
TV Mini Series
Self
(as Lord Reith)
1967 • 3 eps
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Alternative name
Lord Reith
Height
6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
Born
July 20
,
1889
Stonehaven, Scotland, UK
Died
June 16
,
1971
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Spouse
Muriel Odhams
1922 - 1971 (his death, 2 children)
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1 Print Biography
5 Portrayals
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He became the first general manager of the BBC in 1922 and served as director-general from 1927 until 1938.
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What I was capable of compared with what I've achieved is pitiable.
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Towering height and larger-than-life figure.
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