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  • Hayes at the weekend (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Brian Hayes speaks to Richard Adams, author of recently-published novel, The Plague Dogs. Adams talks about the subjects of his books, the animation of Watership Down, his reluctance to be typecast as a...

  • Brian Hayes review of 1977 (1977)

    Genre
    Discussion; Interview; Talk show

    Brian Hayes looks back at his topical shows of 1977 and interviews with: Warren Mitchell, in persona of his character Alf Garnett on how Prince Philip should run the country; Harold Robbins on his writing...

  • Hayes on Sunday (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Hayes on Sunday. Brian Hayes speaks to Anthony Burgess, about his dystopian novel, 1985; writer Bernard Nossiter, about his more optimistic view of the future; journalist John Pilger, about Vietnam today.

  • Brian Hayes programme (1979)

    Genre
    Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in; Advertisement

    Brian Hayes talks to best-selling novelist Arthur Hailey, whose latest novel, Overload, is published in the UK this week. Topics discussed include Hailey’s themes, settings, and the research done on his...

  • The London interview (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    In this edition Tricia Ingrams interviews novelist, actress and playwright Dodie Smith. 83 year-old Smith talks about her childhood and early life, her career and working relationships, and her marriage to...

  • James Barnett on crime novel writing (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Crime writer James Barnett on his novels, which are based on his experience as a former policeman. The interviewer coincides with the publication of his new novel, Palmprint. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Richard Adams on Girl in a Swing (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Richard Adams, author of Watership Down, on his new novel, The Girl in a Swing. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Soviet author on new novel (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified dissident male Russian author on his new novel (not identified), and on life in the West. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Gavin Scott on new novel (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Gavin Scott, novelist, on his latest comedy thriller, A Flight of Lies, featuring the comic spy character Ronald Foster. Female interviewer not identified (poss. Carol Allen).

  • J B Priestley train naming ceremony (1980)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Speech

    Report from Euston Station in London on the naming of a railway locomotive after novelist and playwright J B Priestley. Speaking are: Jim O’Brien, British Rail London-Midlands Regional Manager; J B...