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Title

Playback

Genre

Interview; Talk show; Phone-in; Competition

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:52:42

Description

Playback. Douglas Cameron looks back on the week’s shows on London Talkback Radio. Highlights include Steve Jones’ interview with the head of the WH Smith shop chain, Richard Mabb. Mike Dickin talks to Andrea Gillis from the Good Pub Guide about the state of English inns and public houses; Shelley Bovey talks to a caller about obesity and dieting. Members of the rock group, The Pretty Things join Steve Jones and discuss their comeback and the history of the band. Harry Secombe discusses his new career in literature, with the recent release of his autobiography. Hilary Kay of Sotheby’s talks about toy robots. Anna Raeburn talks to Steve Allen about strong-minded women and sexual equality. Julia Davis(?) of British Tissues talks about the demise of Bronco toilet tissue. Actor Colin Bennett brings parrots into the studio. Andy Kayley(?) talks about the Olympigs - (plastic) pig tossing. 70 year-old Pat Bradford tells how she took up roller skating.

Contributors

Mike Dickin; Pete Murray; Steve Allen; Douglas Cameron; Harry Secombe; Steve Jones; Hilary Kay; Bob Wellings; London Talkback Radio; Richard Mabb; Andrea Gillis; Shelley Bovey; Phil May; Mark St John; Anna Raeburn; Colin Bennett; Julia Davis(?); Andy Kayley(?); Pat Bradford

Keywords

Books; Authors; Women; Retail; Music industry; Obesity; Radio; Public houses; Toys; London Talkback Radio; Body weight; Arias and Raspberries; Harry Secombe; The Pretty Things (rock band); W.H. Smith

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