John Read was a prominent documentary filmmaker for the BBC, working from 1951 until 1983. Known for his impactful storytelling and ability to engage with social issues, his work contributed significantly to the landscape of British documentary filmmaking during his career. He brought various narratives to life through his documentaries, shedding light on diverse subjects and capturing the essence of the times.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Read belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Purley
Place of Death: London
Cause of Death: disease
Occupation: producer | director | film producer | film director | documentary filmmaker | television producer | screenwriter
Employers: BBC
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Ephemeris for January 7, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Capricorn 23 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 28 Aries 36 |
| Moon | 15 Virgo 44 | 27 Aries 1 | 6 Gemini 16 |
| Mercury | 4 Aquarius 0 | 28 Sagittarius 58 | 10 Taurus 37 |
| Venus | 3 Sagittarius 25 | 4 Pisces 47 | 21 Pisces 50 |
| Mars | 19 Pisces 57 | 29 Cancer 32 | 2 Gemini 27 |
| Jupiter | 14 Scorpio 2 | 12 Gemini 33 | 15 Scorpio 43 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 18 | 15 Pisces 0 | 16 Libra 33 |
| Uranus | 10 Pisces 39 | 23 Taurus 30 | 15 Pisces 58 |
| Neptune | 17 Leo 34 | 27 Pisces 24 | 15 Leo 23 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 1 | 1 Aquarius 16 | 9 Cancer 13 |
| Rahu | 23 Virgo 59 | 1 Aries 8 | 18 Virgo 35 |
| Ketu | 23 Pisces 59 | 1 Libra 8 | 18 Pisces 35 |
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