Lord Denis Healey on poetry, life and career

Title

Lord Denis Healey on poetry, life and career

Genre

Interview; News bulletin; Advertisement; Trailer

TX Date

29 Nov 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:36:20

Description

Simon Bates interviews guest on his programme Lord Denis Healey, on his new book, Denis Healey: My Secret Planet, which describes his life, loves and career in the form of poetry. Healey explains his love of poetry, how he finds the time to unwind by writing and reading and the inspiration behind some of his work. Other topics discussed are the Second World War and Healey’s role in the war effort; his life in politics and in general; outside interests; parents; interest in Benjamin Franklin. Also includes advertisments; news bulletin; traffic news with Matthew Schofield; weather; trailers for Talking Money by Robin Amlot and Robbie Vincent for his show. On London Newstalk 1152am. Ends abruptly.

Contributors

Denis Healey; Robbie Vincent; Simon Bates; Robin Amlot; Matthew Schofield; London Newstalk 1152am

Keywords

Books; Politics; Creative writing; Second World War (1939-1945); Politicians; Poetry; Denis Healey; Denis Healey: My Secret Planet; Benjamin Franklin

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