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67 results found for '"Novelists"' in Keywords.
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...