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Richard Littlejohn show (1993)

Genre

Interview; Advertisement; Jingle; News bulletin

Richard Littlejohn interviews actor, comedian and writer Michael Palin, coinciding with the NCR book award for non-fiction at the Savoy Hotel in London where he is one the judges. He talks about the books...

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Duffy meets Michael Palin (1985)

Sheila Duffy talks to actor, director, ex-Python, Ripping Yarns creator, railway enthusiastic, explorer...Michael Palin

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Bob Holness in conversation with Michael Palin (1986)

The first in a new series of weekly programmes, in which Bob Holness talks to the interesting and the famous and plays some of their favourite pieces of music. The first guest is Michael Palin - Author,...

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Death of Max Wall (1990)

Genre

News report; Interview; Obituary

Comedian Max Wall died this morning in Westminster Hospital, apparently after falling as he left a restaurant. It is believed he suffered a fractured skull and did not regain consciousness. He was...

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John Cleese on A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

Genre

Interview

John Cleese speaks to Carol Allen about his film, A Fish Called Wanda, which he co-wrote with Charles Crichton. He discusses how he decided on the title, the process of writing, and the casting of Kevin...

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Graham Chapman obituary (1989)

Genre

Interview; Obituary; Music

Camilla Affleck reports on the death of comedian and writer, Graham Chapman, who’s lost his year-long fight against cancer. His colleagues from the Monty Python’s Flying Circus television show have been...

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Monty Python’s 25th Anniversary (1994)

Genre

Interview; Music; News report; Speech

London News is sharing its birthday with television comedy programme, Monty Python’s Flying Circus (first screened 25 years ago). Niki Cardwell reports. Includes interviews with comedy writer, Barry Took;...

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ITC awards ITV licenses (1991)

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

Report on the ITC announcing which franchises have been awarded ITV broadcasting licenses. Thames Television lost to Carlton TV, reaction from Carlton’s Nigel Walmsley and unnamed female Thames employee....

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