Roy Rich (16 September 1911 – 24 March 1970)[1] was a British broadcaster and film and theatre director.
Rich was born in Plymouth, Devon, the son of a music hall comedian.
Educated at Dulwich College, southeast London, Rich became involved in acting from an early age, making his theatrical debut in 1923.
[3] He presented Children Calling Home, a series of wartime radio broadcasts featuring conversations between evacuees and their parents.
[4] In 1964, he became head of BBC Light Entertainments (Sound), a post which he held until his retirement in 1967.