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Radio programs. Theater Travel & Culture - United Kingdom
  • Ulick O'Connor discusses his book Brendan Behan

    1970
  • Two interviews: Robert Morley, actor, and Kenneth Allsop, author, discuss their crafts with Studs while he was visiting England

    1962

    Robert Morley, stage and screen actor, starring in Ustinov's "Halfway Up the Tree," discusses education, technology and youth and the changes in the social makeup because of technology.

  • The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1962

    Interviewing with the very "u" girl at the establishment (Part 2) while Studs was in England.

  • Studs Terkel interviews author-dramatist Frank Norman at his Bloomsbury Square Hotel ; part 1

    1968

    Terkel delves into the life of Frank Norman, a London ex-con who turned his life around and became a novelist and playwright by writing on his experiences. He wrote "Bang to Rights" shortly after his prison release which brought him great fame. He followed that with "The Monkey Pulled it's Hair" that had a U.S. release under the name "Don't Darling Me Darling". Norman opened up to Terkel discussing his illegitimacy, his illiteracy till age 14, his institutionalization in an orphanage which he turned into the novel "Banana Boy".

  • Stratford-upon-Avon

    Studs Terkel in Stratford-Upon-Avon. At the National Theatre and at the Falcon Hotel ; part 1

    1962

    Studs Terkel heads to the British town of Stratford-upon-Avon (the birthplace of William Shakespeare) intending to interview Sir John Gielgud, and getting a few words before Studs realizes that Sir John is not intending to be interviewed. He speaks instead to other members of the company. Then he meets Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence in the Falcon Hotel.

  • Jonathan Miller

    Studs Terkel discusses childhood, imaginiation, science, social history, politics, medicine and theater with Jonathan Miller in London, England

    1962

    Jonathan Miller reminisces about his childhood in Regent Park, London and offers his opinion on philosophy and the changing English class structure with the loss of the Indian empire. His remake of "Alice in Wonderland" for BBC 1 is reviewed and he states he is most interested in the human imagination.

  • Sam Wanamaker

    Sam Wanamaker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Dec. 4, 1964

    Terkel interviews actor/director Sam Wanamaker. They talk about his latest production of Macbeth at the Goodman Theater. This interview is done in two parts.

  • Rosa Raisa

    Rosa Raisa reflects on her career and her time in Chicago

    Nov. 6, 1959

    Renowned soprano, Madame Rosa Raisa discusses her career, early training, Chicago debuts, travels, teaching, and hobbies post opera.

  • Marusia Frank

    Maroussia Frank discusses "King Lear" and life in the theater

    1960

    Maroussia Frank analyzes Paul Scofield's performance as King Lear in the theater production as well as life in a theater company and her experiences as a member and a wife of a member.

  • Joyce Grenfell

    Joyce Grenfell discusses her career

    1962

    Joyce Grenfell discusses her career (and includes portion of interview with Clancy Sigal, which starts around 39:08).

  • Jonathan Miller

    Jonathan Miller discusses theater

    1969

    Terkel interviews Jonathan Miller about Shakespeare theater with some comparisons between American and English theater. They also talk a great deal about American drama, actors, and theater.

  • Jonathan Miller

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class and Alice in Wonderland; part 2

    Feb. 5, 1968

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class post WW2 and his TV movie Alice in Wonderland; part 2.

  • Jonathan Miller

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class and Alice in Wonderland; part 1

    Feb. 5, 1968

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class post WW2 and his TV movie Alice in Wonderland; part 1.

  • Ivy Compton-Burnett discusses her life and work while Studs is in London, England(part 2). Peter Hall theater director at Aldwych and Stratford theaters is also interviewed; part 1

    1962

    Ivy Compton-Burnett continues the discussion of class structure in England in part 2. Ms Compton- Burnett, shares with Studs that she has never been a actor she had always been an observer, and he agrees that her writing reflects that accurately. He ends the interview by telling Ms Compton-Burnett that she is a true original and that he greatly admires her individuality end 13:00. Studs then begins interview with Peter Hall at Aldwych theater office London, England. Mr Hall is the director of both the Aldwych and Stratford theaters, and director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

  • Interviewing the Establishment: British actors comedy ; part 1

    Oct. 3, 1962

    the Establishment

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