Worked for BBC from 1928 - 1952 as Head of Sound Drama, 1948-1952 Head
of Drama, 1945-1948 Director of Drama, 1929-1945 Director of Features
and Drama.
Grandfather of the choreographer Piers Gielgud.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1958 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to BBC radio.