I have been searching for the employment history of my uncle Allan Gearge FRANCIS who worked for the BBC from about 1945 to 1966.

He travelled to europe in 1937, served in the Brirish Foreign Service in Lisbon and the Royal Navy Reserve in Normandy during WW2.

Because of his language skills I believe he was a translator both in the services and at the BBC.

I have made a general enquiry to the BBC info section and was told that due to Data Protection the info was not available to me !

He passed away in 1987 and we are compiling a family history and this info would be helpful

Any ideas as to how I can access this info.

Robert Francis,  Adelaide, South Australia
raf0848@yahoo.com

Thanks John

Most positive response I have had recently

Will send Peter an email

Will let you know the outcome

Rob Francis

John

I have received advice from Prospero and they are going to publish my request in the magazine.

Lets hope it delivers results.

Rob Francis

Have you tried National Archives ?

My father worked for British Intelligence in France and Portugal during WWII (setting up escape routes) and I rgot further details about his activities thanks to National Archives.

Best of luck !