BBC - Talk

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.

Bertrand Russell — Face to Face

Lord Russell discusses his experiences, achievements, and unfulfilled ambitions. (1959)

Release date:
4 Mar 1959

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Dame Edith Sitwell — Face to Face

The eccentric poet and personality Edith Sitwell, was John Freeman's guest. (1959)

Release date:
6 May 1959

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Carl Jung — Face to Face

Professor Carl Jung was viewed as the greatest living psychologist. (1959)

Release date:
22 Oct 1959

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Stirling Moss — Face to Face

John Freeman interviews the racing car driver Stirling Moss. (1960)

Release date:
12 Jun 1960

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Evelyn Waugh — Face to Face

John Freeman faced a difficult subject in Evelyn Waugh when he interviewed him in 1960.

Release date:
26 Jun 1960

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Adam Faith — Face to Face

Adam Faith became the first pop singer to be interviewed by John Freeman. (1960)

Release date:
11 Dec 1960

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Martin Luther King — Face to Face

Martin Luther King, civil rights leader, interviewed by John Freeman. (1961)

Release date:
29 Oct 1961

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Face to Face: Maya Angelou — The Late Show

Jeremy Isaacs talks to the American writer Maya Angelou about her life. (1994)

Release date:
6 Jun 1994

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Face to Face: Jeanette Winterson — The Late Show

The writer Jeanette Winterson talks openly to Jeremy Isaacs. (1994)

Release date:
28 Jun 1994

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Dr Jacob Bronowski — Parkinson

Michael Parkinson's guest is Dr Jacob Bronowski. (1974)

Release date:
8 Feb 1974

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Henry Moore — Monitor

Huw Wheldon attempts to uncover the motivation behind Henry Moore's art in 1960.

Release date:
20 Nov 1960

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22/10/1955 — In Town Tonight

John Ellison meets Italian opera star, Tito Gobbi and other interesting guests. (1955)

Release date:
22 Oct 1955

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29/10/1955 — In Town Tonight

John Ellison interviews former SS officer Heinz Linge, Hitler's personal attendant. (1955)

Release date:
29 Oct 1955

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Salvador Dali — Panorama

Malcolm Muggeridge interviews Spanish surrealist artist, Salvador Dali. (1955)

Release date:
4 May 1955

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Desert Island Discs — Arena

A celebration of Roy Plomley's radio favourite with some celebrity castaways' help. (1982)

Release date:
23 Feb 1982

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Orson Welles — Press Conference

Orson Welles takes the hot seat in this in-depth and revealing interview. (1955)

Release date:
14 Jan 1955

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The Solitary Billionaire: J. Paul Getty

Alan Whicker interviews billionaire J. Paul Getty at his home in Surrey. (1963)

Release date:
24 Feb 1963

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16/10/1965 — Late Night Line-Up

Michael Dean interviews Peter Ustinov. (1965)

Release date:
16 Oct 1955

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Daphne Du Maurier

Author Daphne du Maurier is interviewed in her Cornwall home by Wilfred De'Ath. (1971)

Release date:
31 Aug 1971

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David Niven — Parkinson

Michael Parkinson's special guest is David Niven. (1972)

Release date:
14 Oct 1972

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09/11/1987 — Wogan

Terry Wogan's guests include Charlton Heston, Roy Kinnear, Roger Cook and Boy George. (1987)

Release date:
9 Nov 1987

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Dame Rebecca West — Tonight

The writer Dame Rebecca West in conversation with Ludovic Kennedy. (1976)

Release date:
20 Sep 1976

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25/12/1984 — Wogan

Wogan talks to Victoria Principal, Freddie Starr, Kiri Te Kanawa and Elton John. (1984)

Release date:
25 Dec 1984

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18/02/1984 — Wogan

Wogan's guests include comedian Larry Grayson and film director Mel Brooks. (1984)

Release date:
18 Feb 1984

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