Francis George Gillard CBE (1 December 1908 – 20 October 1998) was a BBC executive, reporter and radio innovator.

He made memorable reports, often under fire, throughout this period, including eyewitness accounts of the Battle for Caen.

[3][4] When Howard Marshall, the Director of the War Reporting Unit, was recalled Gillard took his place.

Gillard remained active throughout his retirement helping both Australian and American public service broadcasters.

[6] He also initiated a living history project to capture a record of the earliest days of the BBC.