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Spanish exile returns (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Richard Wallace reports on the return to Spain from exile of Dolores Ibarruri (nicknamed La Passionara), president of the Spanish Communist Party, after 38 years in the Soviet Union (returned on 13/05/77).
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Richard Adams on Watership Down and subsequent career (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Sharp interviews Richard Adams, the author of Watership Down, at his home on the Isle of Man, describes the book, the reasons for writing it, and why he settled down to write in the first place. He...