Andrew Radford

The Rt Rev.Andrew John Radford was the Bishop of Taunton from 1998 until his death eight years later[1]. Born on 29 January 1944, educated at Trinity College, Bristol [2] and ordained in 1975[3] his career began with a curacy at Shirehampton after which he was a producer of Religious programmes for the BBC. Subsequently Vicar of St Barnabas with Englishcombe, Bath[4] then Diocesan Communications Officer and finally (before his elevation to the Episcopate) Development and Training Officer, C of E Communications Unit, Bishop Andrew died on 21 May 2006[5].

Notes

  1. ^ Official notification of appointment
  2. ^ "Who was Who" 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1975/1976 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 0108153674
  4. ^ Church details
  5. ^ Telegraph Biography
Church of England titles
Preceded by
William Allen Stewart
Bishop of Taunton
1998 –2006
Succeeded by
Peter David Maurice