A collection of BBC programmes where celebrated interviewers try to get behind the public mask of some of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
Michael Parkinson introduces Talk Michael Parkinson reflects upon the craft of interviewing, how it has evolved over the years and his own experiences interviewing some of the world's most famous names. Read more
Late Night Line-Up: 20/11/1966 First Broadcast: 1966, 21 mins Michael Dean talks to Morecambe & Wise about their career in comedy. (1966) 
Desert Island Discs: Victoria Wood First Broadcast: 2007, 45 mins Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian Victoria Wood. 
Parkinson: Dr Jacob Bronowski First Broadcast: 1974, 1 hour, 6 mins Michael Parkinson's guest is Dr Jacob Bronowski. (1974) 
The Late Show: Face to Face: Ken Dodd First Broadcast: 1995, 41 mins Comedian Ken Dodd talks to Jeremy Isaacs about his unique approach to comedy. (1995) 
Wogan: 18/02/1984 First Broadcast: 1984, 53 mins Wogan's guests include comedian Larry Grayson and film director Mel Brooks. (1984) 
The Late Show: Face to Face: Jeanette Winterson First Broadcast: 1994, 40 mins The writer Jeanette Winterson talks openly to Jeremy Isaacs. (1994) 
Friday Night, Saturday Morning: Series 1: Episode 7 First Broadcast: 1979, 1 hour, 5 mins Talk show featuring a discussion about Monty Python's controversial The Life of Brian. 
Intimations: John le Carre First Broadcast: 1966, 30 mins John le Carre talks about his writing and the main influences on his work. (1966) 
Arena: Desert Island Discs Arena celebrates Desert Island Discs with the help of many celebrity castaways. (1982)
Breakfast with Frost: Tony Blair Sir David Frost interviews Prime Minister Tony Blair. (2003)
Breakfast with Frost: Dominique de Villepin Sir David Frost interviews French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin. (2003)
Breakfast with Frost: Donald Rumsfeld Sir David Frost interviews US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld. (2004)
Daphne Du Maurier Author Daphne du Maurier is interviewed in her Cornwall home by Wilfred De'Ath. (1971)
Desert Island Discs: Victoria Wood Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian Victoria Wood.
Desert Island Discs: Dame Monica Mason Dame Monica Mason, Director of the Royal Ballet, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
Desert Island Discs: Nigel Hawthorne Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Nigel Hawthorne
Desert Island Discs: Jeremy Irons Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Jeremy Irons
Face to Face: Dr Martin Luther King Jnr Dr Martin Luther King Jr, civil rights leader, interviewed by John Freeman. (1961)
Friday Night, Saturday Morning: Series 1: Episode 7 Talk show featuring a discussion about Monty Python's controversial The Life of Brian.
The Frost Interview: Muhammad Ali Sir David Frost interviews legendary boxing champion, Muhammad Ali. (1974)
The Frost Interview: Brian Clough Sir David Frost interviews football manager Brian Clough. (1974)
In Town Tonight: 22/10/1955 John Ellison meets Italian opera star, Tito Gobbi and other interesting guests. (1955)
In Town Tonight: 29/10/1955 John Ellison interviews former SS officer Heinz Linge, Hitler's personal attendant. (1955)
Intimations: John le Carre John le Carre talks about his writing and the main influences on his work. (1966)
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