Lance Sieveking — (b. March 19, 1896, d. January 6, 1972) was an English writer and pioneer BBC radio and television producer. He was married three times, and was father to archaeologist Gale Sieveking (1925 2007) and Fortean writer Paul Sieveking (1949 ). [ [http … Wikipedia
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