List Of Writers
DOWDALL, VINCENT
22 Tyn Y Waun Road, Machen, Caerphilly County, Wales, CF83 8LA.
Tel: 01633 440785
Email: vincent.dowdall2@btinternet.com
Website: www.crediblebooks.com
Born in London (1934) to a Welsh mother and English father. Vincent joined BBC TV (1955), undertook 6 years (concurrent) theatre stage management, lighting and design with touring Opera Companies, and eventually produced for them and others. Moved to BBC TV Wales (1974) as Producer/Director in Music and Arts. Co–produced programmes in Canada, Germany, Holland, and Belgium. Vincent was also editor of ‘Move’ the magazine of The Dance Council for Wales. (1981 – 1983).
Took early retirement from BBC (1989), set up own Video business making promotional programmes for students etc. Taught the subject in Adult Education and was consultant in setting the criteria for O.C.N. in Video Making. Currently working on next book entitled Television Production – From Camcorder to Broadcast TV.
Vincent has had countless scripts broadcast on BBC Television Wales including documentaries about composers: e.g. William Mathias, Grace Williams, David Wynne, etc. He has written introductions to various programmes e.g. War Requiem by Benjamin Britten, conducted interviews for programmes and also written a Prologue and Epilogue for a theatrical and televised performance of Don Quixote (Opera by Manuel de Falla) for CBC Canada.
His work includes: Unknown God (Credible Books, 2001), which is a re-interpretation of Christianity, Canada in 1983 (Credible Books, 2003), which is a report on a journey across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax studying their Broadcasting, Crisis Centres, Literature, Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts etc and The New Birth (Credible Books, 2006), which offers teachings regarding the meaning of this life and the life hereafter. Other interests include: Future evolution of mankind, the life hereafter, and astronomy.
Reviews:
With respect to: Unknown God (Credible Books, 2001)
"…The author of this book sets out to do what many people nowadays consider impossible – to make Christianity appeal to common sense. In doing so scientists, priesthoods, politicians and society itself find themselves firmly put in their place…"
Badelaire, Amazon
"…Your book is like a modern blast of fresh air for anyone seeking knowledge of spirit which I doubt anyone could better.."
R.S., Leicester.
"…I have been waiting a long time to read a book which agrees with so many of my own personal ideas and opinions..."
Sarah, Birmingham.
"...As each chapter is short I was always eager to read the next, and the next…"
Janine, Cardigan.
"...Gripping and so easy to read it kept me up till two in the morning..."
Paul, Gwent
"...When is the sequel due?..."
Y.J, Sutton Coldfield
Selected Publications:
Unknown God (Credible Books, 2001)
Canada in 1983 (Credible Books - 2003)
The New Birth (Credible Books - 2006)
Television Production - From Camcorder to Broadcast TV (forthcoming)
The New Birth Book 2 (forthcoming)
Contributed to:
Smetana (contributor) (Duckworth, 1970)