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Len Deighton on new book on the Battle of Britain (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Author Len Deighton discusses his new book, Fighter: The True Story of the Battle of Britain with Bob Holness. It is a historical work, a departure from usual fiction. He explains his motives for writing the...
The Silmarillion discussed (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Steve Harvey interviews publisher Rayner Unwin, about the posthumous publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, The Silmarillion. Style, likely popularity and relation to Lord of the Rings discussed.
Michael Barratt on gardening book (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Tricia Ingrams interviews Michael Barratt, television presenter and journalist, on his new book entitled Michael Barratt’s Complete Gardening Guide (published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson). He discusses the...
Edward Fox on his career (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Actor Edward Fox discusses his part in a Silver Jubilee Appeal Gala Midnight Matinee with interviewer Bob Holness. The conversation turns to Fox’s film roles, including The Jackal, and Lt. Horrocks in A...
McLaren pram design (1977)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview
Owen Maclaren, the inventor of the childs buggy and prams and the market leader talks about the self named McLaren company, the new design (have pram with them and demonstrate its features); technology and...
Moira Anderson on Savoy role (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Susannah Simons interviews Moira Anderson, Scottish singer, about her new role as a cabaret entertainer at the Savoy Hotel in London. Past appearances are discussed also such as appearances on The White...
John Le Carre on new book (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Michael Barber interviews author John Le Carre about his new book, The Honourable Schoolboy, which is based in Hong Kong and London. He discusses his trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia and the war correspondents...
Stand-up comedy (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Veteran stand-up comedian Ted Ray talks about his career, and his appearances at the London Palladium. He recounts an anecdote concerning an impression of Sir Winston Churchill. During the interview,...
Brentford gas explosion (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report of a gas explosion in a man’s outfitters in Brentford High Street, west London, which left 38 people injured (29/12/76). Including eyewitness accounts by Kathleen Robinson of Barclays Bank and...
Bristol gas explosion (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Eyewitness account of a gas explosion in Park Street, Bristol (29/12/76). Speakers not identified.