Witness History: Witness Archive 2015 - Romany: Pioneer Wildlife Broadcaster

Romany: Pioneer Wildlife Broadcaster

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Romany of the BBC was a pioneer naturalist broadcaster of Roma Gypsy origin. His programmes were popular in the UK in the 1930s and 40s. Dina Newman explores his life and his work.

Photo: Romany and his spaniel Raq. From the family archive

Published on Wednesday, 11th November 2015.

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