David WoodO.B.E. (born February 21, 1944) is an English-born author, playwright, magician and actor called "the National Children's Dramatist" by The Times[1]. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are... February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1944 calendar). ... The Times is a national newspaper published daily in the United Kingdom since 1785, and under its current name since 1788. ...