The British historian and writer relates Shakespeare to modern day sensibilities, reads sonnets, and discusses Elizabethan cultural norms.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Irish theater actor discusses his performance as George Bernard Shaw in the one-man show, My Astonishing Life, at the St. Nicholas theater. This program also includes two excerpts from a 1937 BBC recording of Shaw.

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".

A hotel porter tells Studs Terkel that he's had his job as a porter for five years, thanks to someone's recommendation. Prior to being a porter, he was a gentleman's taylor and he worked in the armed forces, too The porter explained he really liked his job a lot because of all the different and interesting people that he meets. A man off the street, asked Studs Terkel, why he was talking to himself, not realizing that Studs was making a recording.

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.

Kenneth Allsop, literary critic for the Daily Mail, BBC host of Tonight and author of "The Bootleggers and Their Era" sits down with Studs Terkel to discuss everything from the Social Realism of Arnold Wesker, Allen Sillitoe, and Shelagh Delaney known as the Backstreet Kids to the class warfare of "The Fourth of July" author David Benedictus. The two key groups of theater, the Royal Court led by George Devine and the Theater Workshop led by Joan Littlewood is also discussed.

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 Thomson interview fans during the pregame show offering the traditions and spirit of this passionate sport.

Studs Terkel gathers a cross section of opinions on accents and their changing role on class distinctions in British Society. He asks the Mayor and Mayoress of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Huxleys, their opinions on the influence of education on accents and class. Also present to offer opinions are Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence, pub owners from Lower Quinton near Stratford-on-Avon, and Mr. Morris, a London stockbroker and his wife. Bookending the conversation at the mayor's home are two conversations with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence.

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.

Studs Terkel and Richard Lester discuss the impact of "How I Won the War" on both audiences and critics. Insight is offered on the unjustness of even just wars like World War Two. The film offers insight into the mindless acceptance of death. Terkel then closes the show with his impressions of London during his stay that includes a mention of race, culture, nightlife, and sports.

A compilation of interviews recorded in Britain discussing life, culture, and customs in Britain, part 1.

A compilation of Studs Terkel comments about Paris, London, and Rome and about his experiences interviewing in Britain; includes interview in France, part 2.

Studs interviews patrons in a the pub of the Falcon Hotel, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, while in Stratford-upon-Avon (Midlands) in England. A variety of questions were asked about favorite memories, jobs, and daily life.

Discussing the book "Stephen Deutch, Photographer: From Paris to Chicago, 1932-1989" (published by the Tri-Quarterly) with photographer Stephen Deutch.