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Workers Travel & Culture - United Kingdom
  • Interviewing with Jack M., a porter while Studs was in England

    1968
  • George Curry

    London newspaper vendor, George Curry, discusses politics and art, while Studs Terkel was in London, England

    Sep. 1975

    While in London, England, Studs Terkel interviews George Curry, a newspaper vendor with a storefront in a hotel. The two discussed Curry’s hometown of Dundee, Scotland and its politics, in addition to London’s current political atmosphere. They also talk about Curry’s political leanings; he is a socialist, and he criticizes England’s immigration policies. Curry comments on his interest in the arts and speaks on stereotypes surrounding the working class. The interview is interrupted intermittently by customers buying their morning paper.

  • Karel Reisz

    Interview with Karel Reisz and a London Cab Driver

    1962

    Interviewing a London cab driver and Karel Reisz while Studs was in England. Recorded in the cab and in Karel Reisz's London home.

  • Studs discusses rugby

    Studs Terkel discusses the rugby match between England and Wales live from Twickenham Stadium, London, England

    The England vs. Wales rugby rivalry is brought to life live from Twickenham Stadium by Studs Terkel. Surrounded by 65,000 fans, Studs Terkel with David Thompson interview fans during the pregame show offering the traditions and spirit of this passionate sport.

  • London taxi driver discusses changes in London and speaks about present-day youth culture ; part 1

    1968

    During a visit to London, Studs interviews a 73 year old cab driver in London, who has 50 years on the job. They discuss traffic jams, the elderly and the young, poverty, welfare, and society. Studs also interviews a number of people attending the Tate Gallery's Lichtenstein Exhibition.

  • The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1962

    Interviewing with the very "Upper U" girl at the establishment (Part 1) while Studs was in England.

  • Michael Frayn discusses satire in the first half and Oliver Howes discusses music in the second half; part 1

    1962

    Michael Frayn reads from his book "At Bay in Gear Street" and how he approaches writing. Oliver Howes, a livery driver, talks about music, his middle class background, and his work;part 1.

  • Clancy Sigal

    A cockney carpenter discusses his life and Clancy Sigal discusses London

    1962

    Interviewing with a cockney carpenter (until 12:14), and Clancy Sigal while Studs was in England.

  • Christine Fox, Annie Merrill and Jennie Wilkes discuss their work and upbringing in England

    1970

    Christine Fox, Annie Merrill and Jennie Wilkes discuss sexism in the television industry, their upbringings, and what life is like in England for young women. This is the first of two interviews, four years apart, with these women. 1965631-3-1 is the follow up.

  • Michael Frayne

    Oliver Howes discusses life in England; part 2

    1962

    Oliver Howes discusses his thoughts on racism in England, his daily life, and what he wants out of life. Audio is distorted from 15:39 to 35:42; part 2.

  • Interview with Will Paynter

    Sep. 17, 1970

    Discussing British depression with Will Paynter at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park (part 1) while Studs was in England.

  • Two Welshmen, a Cockney and housewife talk to Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1968

    While on a trip to England, Terkel interviews housewife Ann Davis. This is an interview done in two parts.

  • Arnold Wesker

    Arnold Wesker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1962

    Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 2) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprentices and when students began their apprenticeship (usually at the age of 15). This is a two part interview

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