Gary Whitford
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Gary Whitford is a television director
, producer
and voice artist, specialising in live and pre-recorded television programmes.
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In 1991 Gary presented for Melody Radio London. He also produced David Jacobs
brief stint with Melody. Gary took charge of the commercial production department (as small as it was) for a couple of years and worked closely with the presenters and the programme director Peter Black. During this time Gary also provided the voices for some of the characters in the Channel 4 series Eurotrash
. In fact, Gary's first word on the programme and consequently on air was a four letter word!
and was the first live voice heard from their new headquarters in Horseferry Road.
Gary moved from voicing live television to directing it and has directed News 24 and Sky News over the past few years.
In 2007 Gary provided 30 different voices for a new Luc Besson
animation Valerian et Lauraline
.
Gary directed live analysis programmes for British EuroSport in 2007 and 2008, including Tour de France and Africa Cup of Nations.
Gary has also been working with Peter Simon
and other auctioneers, directing live programmes for Bid-Tv and Price Drop TV.
In 2008 Gary has been directing for Al Jazeera English, working with Sir David Frost on his programme Frost Around the World.
Gary helped etv productions on the re-launch of Gala TV
and over-saw the production and crew for a couple of years, working with Ben Hull
and Chris Parker
.
KidsCoTV is a global childrens television network and Gary is the voice of the English service of KidsCoTV.
In 2011 Gary started a campaign to prove that radio doesn't have to be boring and personality radio is not dead, with new videos released on youtube.
He was also a close friend of Alan Freeman
after Alan 'goosed' him at BFBS Radio on his first day
He was also implicated with an MP's son in the late 90's but still won't tell
And in 2005 was seen in an enbrace with a chart icon outside a London nightclub
Television director
A television director directs the activities involved in making a television program and is part of a television crew.-Duties:The duties of a television director vary depending on whether the production is live or recorded to video tape or video server .In both types of productions, the...
, producer
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
and voice artist, specialising in live and pre-recorded television programmes.
Early career
Gary's career started in Cornwall working for the local BBC Radio Station before moving on to read the news on BBC Network Radio and British Forces Radio (BFBSBritish Forces Broadcasting Service
The British Forces Broadcasting Service provides radio and television programmes for HM Forces, and their dependents, in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, the Falkland Islands, Germany, Gibraltar, Kosovo, the Middle East, Northern Ireland and Tristan da Cunha as well as a live satellite...
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In 1991 Gary presented for Melody Radio London. He also produced David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
brief stint with Melody. Gary took charge of the commercial production department (as small as it was) for a couple of years and worked closely with the presenters and the programme director Peter Black. During this time Gary also provided the voices for some of the characters in the Channel 4 series Eurotrash
Eurotrash (TV series)
Eurotrash is a 30-minute magazine-format programme in English produced by Rapido Television. It was shown in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 from 1993 and was a late-night comical review of weird and wonderful topics from around the world...
. In fact, Gary's first word on the programme and consequently on air was a four letter word!
Career
Gary left Melody Radio to become an announcer with British Television network - Channel 4Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
and was the first live voice heard from their new headquarters in Horseferry Road.
Gary moved from voicing live television to directing it and has directed News 24 and Sky News over the past few years.
In 2007 Gary provided 30 different voices for a new Luc Besson
Luc Besson
Luc Besson is a French film director, writer, and producer. He is the creator of EuropaCorp film company. He has been involved with over 50 films, spanning 26 years, as writer, director, and/or producer.-Early life:...
animation Valerian et Lauraline
Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline
is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series Valérian and Laureline written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières. The animation first aired in France in 2007.-Production:...
.
Gary directed live analysis programmes for British EuroSport in 2007 and 2008, including Tour de France and Africa Cup of Nations.
Gary has also been working with Peter Simon
Peter Simon
Peter Simon is an English shopping television presenter and former children's television personality.-Career:Simon's career began at the age of 12, when he became a presenter for Yorkshire Television's Junior Showtime...
and other auctioneers, directing live programmes for Bid-Tv and Price Drop TV.
In 2008 Gary has been directing for Al Jazeera English, working with Sir David Frost on his programme Frost Around the World.
Gary helped etv productions on the re-launch of Gala TV
Gala TV
Gala TV is a bingo channel in the United Kingdom which launched on October 4, 2006 replacing Avago. The channel was due to be launched on September 13, 2006, but due to technical problems it was held back. Gala TV is produced by production company etv media group...
and over-saw the production and crew for a couple of years, working with Ben Hull
Ben Hull
-Career:Ben's first appearance was in 1994 when he appeared ITV Drama, Revelations.He then went on to appear as Martin Wells in Children's ITV series Children's Ward....
and Chris Parker
Chris Parker
Christopher Parker may refer to:*Christopher Parker , British Member of Parliament for Clitheroe, Lancashire, 1708-1713*Christopher Parker , English actor and television presenter...
.
KidsCoTV is a global childrens television network and Gary is the voice of the English service of KidsCoTV.
In 2011 Gary started a campaign to prove that radio doesn't have to be boring and personality radio is not dead, with new videos released on youtube.
Behind the scenes
Gary was closely linked to the late Kenny EverettKenny Everett
Kenny Everett was an English comedian, radio DJ and television entertainer. Born Maurice James Christopher Cole, Everett is best known for his career as a radio DJ and for the Kenny Everett television shows.-Early life:...
He was also a close friend of Alan Freeman
Alan Freeman
Alan Leslie "Fluff" Freeman, MBE was a British disc jockey and radio personality in the United Kingdom for 40 years.-Career:...
after Alan 'goosed' him at BFBS Radio on his first day
He was also implicated with an MP's son in the late 90's but still won't tell
And in 2005 was seen in an enbrace with a chart icon outside a London nightclub
External links
- http://www.garywhitford.com
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYDTmChU3OM