Henry Bidgood (29 August 1898 – 15 November 1957),[1] was an English composer, dance band leader and musical director for films.
[2] Born in West Ham,[3] London, England in 1898,[4] his father was music teacher and composer Thomas Bidgood.
[7] Bidgood was also the musical director for numerous films, including several starring George Formby.
As Primo Scala, he broadcast regularly on Music While You Work, until just before his death.
Many of these sessions were directed by deputies, such as Ernest Penfold, owing to Bidgood being in and out of hospital.