Raymond Raikes
Raymond Montgomery Raikes (13 September 1910 – 2 October 1998) was a British theatre producer, director and broadcaster. He was particularly known for his productions of classic dramas for BBC Radio's "World Theatre" and "National Theatre of the Air" series, which pioneered the use of stereophonic sound in radio drama broadcasts. He received two Prix Italia awards in 1965 for his stereophonic productions of The Foundling by A. R. Gurney and The Anger of Achilles by Robert Graves.
Raymond Raikes | |
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| Born | Raymond Montgomery Raikes 13 September 1910 Putney, London, England |
| Died | 2 October 1998 (aged 88) Bromley, Kent, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Exeter College, Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | Theatre and radio producer and director |
| Known for | BBC Radio dramas |
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