Donald McWhinnie was a prominent British radio, television, and stage director and a key figure at the BBC. He served as a drama Script Editor from 1951 to 1953 and later became a renowned radio director in the late 1950s. McWhinnie co-founded the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and directed several acclaimed productions, including Samuel Beckett's 'Embers.' His work in television included directing the first episode of the BBC Television Shakespeare series. He received nominations for prestigious awards, including a Tony Award and the Laurence Olivier Award.
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Meaning of the name - Donald
world ruler, brown warrior
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Place of Birth: Rotherham
Educated At: Rotherham Grammar School
Occupation: theatrical director | director of radio drama | television director | dramaturge
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: Tony Award nomination | Laurence Olivier Award nomination | RAI prize at Prix Italia
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 22 Libra 46 | 23 Libra 34 | 8 Aquarius 0 |
| Moon | 13 Sagittarius 59 | 9 Aries 6 | 9 Libra 13 |
| Mercury | 15 Scorpio 18 | 4 Scorpio 13 | 16 Aquarius 7 |
| Venus | 20 Scorpio 28 | 28 Scorpio 22 | 24 Pisces 18 |
| Mars | 28 Sagittarius 29 | 22 Cancer 28 | 17 Pisces 54 |
| Jupiter | 10 Virgo 10 | 21 Gemini 14 | 17 Virgo 40 |
| Saturn | 20 Virgo 18 | 13 Pisces 23 | 25 Virgo 1 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 59 | 26 Taurus 29 | 4 Pisces 5 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 29 | 27 Pisces 49 | 12 Leo 29 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 53 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 7 Cancer 16 |
| Rahu | 7 Scorpio 3 | 5 Aries 32 | 1 Scorpio 32 |
| Ketu | 7 Taurus 3 | 5 Libra 32 | 1 Taurus 32 |
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