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James Dean musical closing (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with producer Steven Bentninck on why the musical based on James Dean, called Dean, is closing after just one month. Male interviewer not identified. (The show opened on 30/08/77 and closed after...
Earl Mountbatten recollects Indian independence (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with The Last Viceroy of India, Earl Mountbatten, recalling the transfer of power of India from Great Britain to the Indians in 1947 and why he chose the date of 15/08/47 (30 years ago today)....
Woman to head Obscene Publications Squad (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Commander Daphne Skillern on becoming the head of Scotland Yard’s Obscene Publications Squad. Male interviewer not identified (surname is Gould - poss. Peter Gould). Telephone interview. Poor quality audio.
Jim Slater’s autobiography (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on disgraced businessman Jim Slater and the publishing of his autobiography Return To Go which looks at the rise and fall of his business Slater Walker. Includes interviews with Jim Slater and city...
T. Dan Smith on prison reform (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews former Labour politician T. Dan Smith on the need for prison reform, after he is released from prison on corruption charges.
Dorothy Squires on her life (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
Vivian White and Carol Allen interview singer Dorothy Squires on her life and times. Includes music by Squires.
Pat Simmons - The speaking clock (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Patricia Simmons, the voice of the speaking clock, on receiving an imperial service medal for working for the Post Office for 39 years. Female interviewer not identified.
Queen Mother and future of royals (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Ric Davies interviews royal biographer Douglas Liversidge, on the importance of the Queen Mother and the future of the Royal family.
Grouch Marx death (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary; Tribute
Interview with film critic Derek Malcolm, on the death of Groucho Marx, on the career of the Marx Brothers, and on Groucho’s solo career. Male interviewer not identified.
Towards 2000 (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Towards 2000. Field Marshal Michael Carver soliloquises on the future defence of Europe and various possible scenarios for the remainder of the 20th Century. Carver discusses Britain’s role in European...