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Sir John Betjeman - Yours Til Death
4 Extra Debut. Excerpts of the letters of Sir John Betjeman reveal a tricky relationship with the BBC. Presented by Stephen Games. From 2006.
Sir John Betjeman - Poet Laureate and lover of architecture - believed in the power of radio to educate the masses.
However, a selection of rediscovered correspondence between Betjeman and the BBC Talks Department indicate his dissatisfaction with the Corporation.
Particularly when it came to his fees!
Written and presented by Stephen Games.
Letters read by David Collins
Producer: Christine Hall
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2006.
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