The Writers of Wales Database

JENKINS, GRAHAM

27 Gwaun Afan, Cwmafan, Port Talbot SA12 9EJ
Tel: (01639) 893645
Mobile: (0498) 643135

Writer and broadcaster, Graham worked in BBC Radio and Outside Broadcasting in London before his retirement. Graham lectured to new entrants to Radio News and Current Affairs but specialized in spontaneous script writing for sports news and outside broadcast. Although retired, he is still involved with television and radio work as a freelance writer. Graham specialises in writing obituary columns, mainly for the Independent. Lectures and talks to bodies such as: Writers’ Holiday, Neath Arts Society, Clwb Cinio Cymraeg, WI Bridgend etc. He is a Member of the Institute of Journalists and of Equity. His co–written title Richard Burton My Brother (Michael Joseph, 1988) has also been published in the USA and (in translation) in France, Holland, Brazil and Portugal.

Selected Publications:
Brothers (Exley Publications, 1997)

Contributed to:
Richard Burton My Brother (co–writer) (Michael Joseph, 1988)

Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:

1. Scriptwriting for BBC Outside Broadcasts
2. Richard Burton’s poetry and writing

AGE RANGE: 18 plus and adults for own work and talks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: PA for large audiences