Profile

Interviews with public figures on their experiences and achievements.

World Service,24 episodes

Episodes

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Lawrence Durrell
Lawrence Durrell, a vivid portrayer of the Mediterranean world, talks about his work
13 Apr 1970,13 mins
Elisabeth Lutyens
Composer and teacher Elisabeth Lutyens talks about her career
20 Apr 1970,13 mins
Christopher Isherwood
Writer Christopher Isherwood discusses his beliefs and life pre and post World War II
15 Jun 1970,13 mins
John Masters
Popular novelist John Masters talks about India and his themes of peril and comradeship
27 Jul 1970,13 mins
Nicholas Monsarrat
The writer talks about his wartime experiences and the sea stories they inspired
14 Sep 1970,14 mins
Imogen Holst
'The tune is one of the fundamental needs of life'. Imogen Holst talks about music
18 Sep 1970,13 mins
Henry Williamson
The author of 'Tarka the Otter' talks about his books and his political beliefs
02 Nov 1970,13 mins
John Barton
John Barton talks about his career with the RSC and his theatre directing style
30 Nov 1970,13 mins
Roy Fuller
The poet and novelist discusses his life, work and political beliefs
14 Dec 1970,13 mins
Airey Neave
Airey Neave talks about his World War II experiences and his career as a politician.
31 Dec 1971,13 mins
Cecil Rolph Hewitt (CH Rolph)
Policeman and writer Cecil Rolph Hewitt (CH Rolph) talks about his life
31 Dec 1971,13 mins
Sally Trench
Interview with Sally Trench, a social worker who lived on the streets for six years
31 Dec 1971,13 mins
Lord Grey - Northern Ireland Governor
The last Governor of Northern Ireland reviews his life and career in political hotspots
01 Jan 1973,12 mins
Sam Pollock
The Northern Irish broadcaster and commentator recalls life in early 20th century Britain
01 Jan 1973,13 mins
Dr EF Schumacher
The statistician and economist talks about 'tools for progress' in the developing world
01 Jan 1974,13 mins
Arnold Toynbee
The historian talks about what the past can teach us about future prospects for the world
01 Jan 1974,13 mins
Lord Leslie K O'Brien
The former Governor of the Bank of England explains the banking business
01 Jan 1974,13 mins
WD Flackes
The BBC's Northern Ireland correspondent talks about reporting on the situation in Ulster
01 Jan 1975,13 mins
Sir F Catherwood
The politician, businessman and philosopher explains his theories of industry
01 Jan 1975,13 mins
John Pilger
The 1967 Journalist Of The Year talks about his career in newspapers and on television
01 Jan 1975,13 mins
Lawrence Durrell
The travel writer, poet and author talks about his life and work
13 Apr 1976,14 mins
Lena Horne
The American singer talks about her life, career and racism in Hollywood
24 Aug 1984,23 mins
Armand Hammer
The famous philanthropist talks about his life and career
04 Jun 1987,18 mins
Erich Honecker
A profile of the East German politician who was the last leader of the GDR
21 Feb 1989,13 mins