Our kind of town

Title

Our kind of town

Genre

Interview; Documentary

TX Date

13 Jul 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:47:11

Description

This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates life in the city of Paris and how it differs from that of London. Former jazz drummer Francois ‘Moustache’ Galepides talks about his life and memories of Paris. British wine merchant Steven Spurrier talks about his business. Record company executive Diana Graham talks about adjusting to Paris life. First unrevised edition.

Contributors

Keith Howell; Francois Galepides; Steven Spurrier; Diana Graham

Keywords

Peace; Entertainment; London; Musicians; Traffic; Strikes; Wages; Prices; Cost of living; Social security; Taxation; EEC; Education; Police; UK; Television; Business; Public transport; International relations; France; Social conditions; Fashion; Bicycles; Common markets; Restaurants; Rugby football; Health policy; Customs and traditions; Foreign policy; Europe; Cuisine; Holidays; Accommodation; Radio; War (concept); Milkmen; Vineyards; Students; Rented accommodation; Food; Beverages; Whisky; Wine; Romance; Paris; Jazz; Clothing; Theft; Training; Bilateral relations; Social welfare; French (cultural identity); Educational institutions; Languages; French (language); English culture; European cuisine; Francois Galepides; Sidney Bechet; Twickenham Rugby Stadium; Health and welfare legislation; Wine merchants; Adult students; Marks and Spencer

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