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Evelyn Waugh
John Freeman faced a difficult subject in Evelyn Waugh when he interviewed him in 1960. Waugh, author of Brideshead Revisited, was in characteristically obstructive frame of mind. The result is a rare glimpse into the life and temperament of one of the greatest novelists of this century.
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Thu 29 Jul 2021
22:05
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Evelyn Waugh on his mental illness
Duration: 02:17
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Four Talk Collection
This programme is part of Talk - a collection of interviews with some of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
About Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Four Collection programmes
Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current Â鶹ÊÓƵAV editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Evelyn Waugh |
| Presenter | John Freeman |
| Producer | Hugh Burnett |
Broadcasts
Sun 26 Jun 1960 21:40Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Television Service
Sun 30 Oct 1988 20:05- Thu 27 Aug 2020 23:05
- Thu 29 Jul 2021 22:05
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