H. G. Wells Broadcasts
H. G. WELLS, the well-known novelist and historical writer, has declared that he likes broadcasting. He recently was heard over the B.B.O. network in a series of talks on "Russia in the Melting Pot." At first Mr. Wells was very. nervous, and much difticulty was experienced in persuading him to appear before the microphone. His conversion came about while he was waiting on his local railway station tor the train which was to take him to London for his first broadcast. The signalman, who knew Wells, . put bis head out of the box and said, ."T ai looking forward to your broadcast to-night, Mr. Wells. I have my set here in readiness. to listen." Wells was so impressed by the thought that hix voice would be heard even in .a railway signal box. tha during the journey to London he carefully revised his notes. ‘
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Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 11, 25 September 1931, Page 31
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148H. G. Wells Broadcasts Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 11, 25 September 1931, Page 31
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