Person Open DS/UK/3279 Thomas; Wilfrid Coad (1904-1991); British-born singer, broadcaster Thomas Wilfrid Coad 1904-1991 British-born singer, broadcaster Male

Wilfrid Coad Thomas (2 May 1904 - 16 August 1991) was a British-born singer and broadcaster, who had a significant career in Australia, then as radio and television commentator for the BBC in London. His name is very frequently mis-spelled "Wilfred". In 1956 he was the first UK commentator in the First Eurovision Song Contest. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 11/27/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 34cfb8a6-5c35-40cd-b7d7-810999145a76