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John Betjeman In His Own Words

By: John Betjeman
Narrated by: John Betjeman
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In this fascinating collection of interviews from the BBC radio and TV archive, John Betjeman (Poet Laureate 1972) talks about his life and career as one of the foremost poets of the 20th century.

The interviews included are: Asian Club, broadcast on BBC Radio, 7th July 1959 (featuring Arthur Russell and studio audience); People of Today, broadcast on BBC Radio, 24th December 1959 (featuring Irene Slade); Omnibus, broadcast on BBC TV, 5th November 1972 (featuring unnamed interviewer); Parkinson, broadcast on BBC TV, 17th February 1973 (featuring Michael Parkinson); Desert Island Discs, broadcast on BBC Radio, 12th April 1975 (featuring Roy Plomley); Parkinson, broadcast on BBC TV, 5th November 1977 (featuring Michael Parkinson); John Betjeman: A Tribute, broadcast on BBC TV, 5th June 1984 (featuring unnamed interviewers); Time Enough! Or Not Enough Time, broadcast on BBC TV, 8th May 1994 (featuring Jonathan Steadall).

Please note: due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.

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