Busking on London Underground

Title

Busking on London Underground

Genre

News report; Interview; Music

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:12:31

Description

Report on busking in London, especially on the underground, and how musicians and licensed performers make a living despite the byelaws. Speaking are: Greater London Council Arts Chairman Tony Banks; busker Caroline Hodgson; licensed performer in Covent Garden Jerry(?) Milne(?); local butcher Ken Lake. Ends with music. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tony Banks; Caroline Hodgson; Ken Lake; Jerry(?) Milne(?)

Keywords

London; Performers; Musicians; Underground railway networks; Regulation; Musical performances; Underground railway stations

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