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Selfridges 75th birthday (1984)

Genre

Interview

Interview with an unidentified male author (poss. newsreader Gordon Honeycombe), on the 75th anniversary of the shopping store Selfridges, looking at the man that founded the store, Harry Gordon Selfridge,...

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Georgie Fame interview (1994)

Genre

Interview

Keith Howell interviews British rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and musician Georgie Fame about performing with his sons James Powell (drums) and Tristan Powell (guitar). He also talks about his...

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Jazz FM takes to the air (1990)

Genre

Music; News report; Interview

As Jazz FM is about to come on the air in London, Camilla Affleck reflects on the increasing popularity that the music is enjoying. Jazz musician Courtney Pine and jazz journalist Keith Howell comment. Plays...

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Student grants backbench revolt (1984)

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

Report on the proposals of Education Secretary Sir Keith Joseph to introduce changes to the system of student grants despite opposition from Conservative Party MPs. Includes Commons speeches by MPs: William...

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Jimmy Edwards on wartime comedy roles and experiences (1988)

Genre

Interview

Keith Howell interviews actor and comedian, Jimmy Edwards, in 1984, on how he got into light entertainment during the Second World War as his book on his wartime experiences was published; and on his...

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Our kind of town (1980)

Genre

Interview

Our Kind of Town, presented by Keith Howell. This episode focuses on London’s restaurants. Howell interviews Faye Maschler, the Evening Standard’s restaurant critic, who talks about her job. The...

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Interview with jazz saxophonist, Stan Getz (1988)

Genre

Interview

Keith Howell interviews Stan Getz, 61 year-old American tenor saxophonist, who is in London appearing with his Quintet in concert at the Royal Festival Hall. He speaks about undergoing major surgery in the...

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Art Pepper on life in jazz (1980)

Genre

Interview

Keith Howell interviews saxophonist Art Pepper about his life and career in jazz including his early days playing with Stan Kenton, and also about his heroin addiction and experiences in prison. The...

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World premiere of Duke Ellington’s Queens Suite (1989)

Genre

Interview

American saxophonist Bob Wilber speaks to Keith Howell about leading his jazz orchestra in the world premiere performance of the late Duke Ellington’s composition, The Queen’s Suite - initially...

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On the jazz beat with Gerry Mulligan (1988)

The American baritone saxophonist and band leader Gerry Mulligan in conversation with Keith Howell, during his visit to Britain in July 1986. Gerry talks about his association with composer Gil Evans and...

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