This interview discusses the career journey of Desmond Smyth at UTV. Starting as company accountant to managing director, highlighting the challenges and teamwork that fueled the company’s success.
He reflects on UTV’s growth, including navigating internal conflicts, introducing profit-sharing schemes, and dealing with industrial strikes. He also shares his pride in the company’s reputation for impartiality and accuracy in news.
Joanne talks about how she never anticipated that she would end up in her position, she learnt the job through doing it, and was brought back to Belfast by her mother who got her an interview.
Pat Hawkins discusses her time at Ulster Television and her life, including how she got to live in France and India. She also reminisces over her experience in the Control Room, and her experience interacting with Patrick Hopkins between 1961-1965.
