George Orwell

Eric Blair (1903-1950) was the producer of the Indian section of programming on the BBC.

Before Blair had lead an interesting life. He was born in India. Growing to hate imperialism, Blair went to London and became a writer. He published a few novels under the pen-name "George Orwell." Blair also served in the Spanish Civil War against the fascists, but was sickened by the Communists' behavior, and left.

When World War II began, Blair took a job in the BBC's Eastern Section. He continued at this when position when the Race came in 1942. It was here that Blair was introduced to Moishe Russie. The astute medical student noted in the Blair the symptoms of tuberculosis when Blair began to cough almost uncontrollably.

Blair and Russie's path crossed several times in London, as Russie began broadcasting propaganda for Britain. When the Race attempted an invasion of Britain proper, Blair armed himself and fought the invasion.

One of Blair's propaganda coups was putting an Indian princess on the air to describe Race occupation of her homeland. He mused on the convenient alliance it was: he, the Socialist, teaming up with royalty.

Tuberculosis claimed Blair's life a few years after the war.