Claude Selveratnam

Claude Selveratnam
Born
Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lanka Sri Lankan
OccupationBroadcaster
EmployerRadio Ceylon / Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation
Known forBroadcasting

Claude Selveratnam was a popular radio announcer of Radio Ceylon - the oldest radio station in South Asia. Selveratnam read the English news bulletins of Radio Ceylon as well as presenting some of the popular radio programs of the day such as - 'Holiday Choice'.

He joined a select band of Radio Ceylon announcers who enjoyed iconic status in South Asia in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] Millions of listeners tuned into hear announcers like Claude Selveratnam.

See also

References

  1. ^ "When Ceylon ruled the airwaves". Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

Bibliography

  • Wavell, Stuart. - The Art of Radio - Training Manual written by the Director Training of the CBC. - Ceylon Broadcasting Corporation, 1969.

External links

  • Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation
  • Vernon Corea The Golden Voice of Radio Ceylon
  • SLBC-creating new waves of history
  • Eighty Years of Broadcasting in Sri Lanka


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