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  1. Omnibus: AL Rowse

    Historian AL Rowse talks about people he knew from Bertrand Russell to HG Wells.

  2. I Remember - Dame Gladys Cooper

    The darling of the 20th century London stage tells the story of her success.

  3. Hunting The Philistines - Sir Harold Acton

    Writer Sir Harold Acton talks about his gifted art contemporaries in 1920s London.

  4. Sir Laurence Olivier

    The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles.

  5. As I Remember - Lady Asquith

    The daughter of UK Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith interviewed in 1967.

  6. Groucho Marx

    Comic great Groucho Marx takes questions at a 1964 London press conference.

  7. Christopher and His Kind

    The writer who inspired the musical 'Cabaret', Christopher Isherwood talks to Paul Bailey.

  8. Athene Seyler

    Veteran actress Athene Seyler looks back over her long career with Bamber Gascoigne.

  9. Sontag On Photography

    American writer Susan Sontag discusses the significance of photography.

  10. Danny Kaye

    Hollywood's Danny Kaye on his film career and working with UNICEF.

  11. Dame Rebecca West at 80

    Writer Dame Rebecca West recalls literary figures and reporting from the Nuremberg Trials.

  12. Perspective - Mary Quant

    Mary Quant reveals how her designer clothing changed the fashion market.

  13. Hens, Hons And Funerals - Jessica Mitford

    Writer and activist Jessica Mitford talks about her books and campaigns to Robert Kee.

  14. The Actor Talks - Peter O'Toole

    Actor Peter O鈥橳oole talks about his blossoming career. From 1961.