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Evelyn Waugh
John Freeman faced a difficult subject in Evelyn Waugh when he interviewed him in 1960. Waugh, author of Brideshead Revisited, was in characteristically obstructive frame of mind. The result is a rare glimpse into the life and temperament of one of the greatest novelists of this century.
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Thu 29 Jul 2021
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Evelyn Waugh on his mental illness
Duration: 02:17
成人论坛 Four Talk Collection
This programme is part of Talk - a collection of interviews with some of the most influential聽figures of the 20th century.
About 成人论坛 Four Collection programmes
Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current 成人论坛 editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Evelyn Waugh |
| Presenter | John Freeman |
| Producer | Hugh Burnett |
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