Charles McLelland
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Charles McLelland 'Fuzz' was the controller of BBC Radio 1
and BBC Radio 2
from 1976 to 1978, and the controller solely of BBC Radio 2
from 1978 to 1980, when the two stations' management teams were separated. Under McLelland, Radio 2 started broadcasting 24 hours a day. He also played a pivotal role in radio planning as chairman of the European Broadcasting Union
radio programme committee.
In his earlier life, McLelland served in the Royal Artillery
for two years, before joining The Glasgow Herald in 1954 as a sub-editor and leader writer.
McLelland was the head of the BBC Arabic
service from 1971 to 1975 and played an important role in feeding the growing interest in Asian music and culture in Britain. To prepare for the job he took a one-year course in Arabic at the Middle East Centre for Arab Studies in Lebanon
. He left the BBC in 1986 to become director-general of the Association of British Travel Agents
in 1987.
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
and BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
from 1976 to 1978, and the controller solely of BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
from 1978 to 1980, when the two stations' management teams were separated. Under McLelland, Radio 2 started broadcasting 24 hours a day. He also played a pivotal role in radio planning as chairman of the European Broadcasting Union
European Broadcasting Union
The European Broadcasting Union is a confederation of 74 broadcasting organisations from 56 countries, and 49 associate broadcasters from a further 25...
radio programme committee.
In his earlier life, McLelland served in the Royal Artillery
Royal Artillery
The Royal Regiment of Artillery, commonly referred to as the Royal Artillery , is the artillery arm of the British Army. Despite its name, it comprises a number of regiments.-History:...
for two years, before joining The Glasgow Herald in 1954 as a sub-editor and leader writer.
McLelland was the head of the BBC Arabic
BBC Arabic
BBC Arabic may refer to the Arabic-language radio station run by the BBC World Service, as well as the BBC’s Arabic-language satellite TV channel, and the website that serves as an Arabic language news portal and provides online access to both the TV and radio broadcasts.The radio service is...
service from 1971 to 1975 and played an important role in feeding the growing interest in Asian music and culture in Britain. To prepare for the job he took a one-year course in Arabic at the Middle East Centre for Arab Studies in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. He left the BBC in 1986 to become director-general of the Association of British Travel Agents
Association of British Travel Agents
-History:Previously known as Association of British Travel Agents, its name was changed on 1 July 2007 to ABTA, The Travel Association to reflect its wider representation of the travel industry.On 1 July 2008 it merged with the Federation of Tour Operators ....
in 1987.