Jasmine Bligh
(1913-1991), Actress and television announcerSitter in 13 portraits
A descendant of Captain Bligh of the Bounty, Jasmine Bligh was the first woman announcer when the BBC began its regular television service on 2 November 1936. She was also chosen to re-open programmes when wartime restrictions on broadcasting were lifted after the war. Her lines were learnt (in the days before autocues) and for announcements after 6pm she wore an evening dress. In the 1950s she took part in programmes for deaf children and in the 1970s worked on Thames Television's Good Afternoon.
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x222863
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x222864
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x222865
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x222866
by Bassano Ltd
half-plate glass negative, 1936
NPG x88151
by Bassano Ltd
half-plate glass negative, 1936
NPG x88152
by Bassano Ltd
half-plate glass negative, 1936
NPG x88153
by Bassano Ltd
half-plate glass negative, 1936
NPG x88154
by Bassano Ltd
half-plate glass negative, 1936
NPG x88155
by Bassano Ltd
half-plate glass negative, 1936
NPG x88156
by Barratt's Photo Press Ltd
bromide press print, 1939
NPG x182353
by Planet News
bromide press print, 5 February 1946
NPG x182354
Dorothea Lambert Chambers (née Douglass); Jasmine Bligh
by P.A. Reuter Photos Ltd
bromide press print, 5 June 1946
NPG x182355
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