Wild Man of Borneo, The
Item
Edited Title
Wild Man of Borneo, The
Archivist's Original Title
Wild Man of Borneo, The
Original description
In 1953, Ben Phillips, an 80-year-old man from Lochtwrffin, Mathry, Pembrokeshire, recorded the traditional English song "Wild Man of Borneo." He was born in Abercastle, North Pembrokeshire, and had various jobs before becoming a singer. The song was used in a program called "Ben Bach" produced by John Griffiths. Phillips' life and recording were documented under the Rewind Asset ID: 6035f8f5748d8fc68c94a18f.
Time duration
0:03:05
Recording date of the original material
1953-02-24
Broadcast Date
1953-02-24
Country Name
Recording place
Resource Language
English
Performer/Speaker
Tags, Keywords
Music
Archivist Category
Radio Programme
Recording context
Radio Programme
Collection source citation
Holding Institution of Original Materials
Licensing Institution
Original item number
26SX4720
SEAH Identifier
BBC00131
Other Identifier
c208a934-8f4e-7bfb-e040-a8c004093871
Broadcast Topic
Culture
Description
Trad. N/C. Sung in English by Ben Phillips ('Ben Bach'). Rec. Lochtwrffin, Mathry, Pembrokeshire.\r\n\nDTF:Script. TXN/TDT:WHS. 24-Feb-1953 CON:PHILLIPS Ben (fksr) MTL:A cumulative song. Ben Phillips of Lochtwrffin, Mathry, is over 80 years old. He was born 9.11.1871 in Abercastle, North Pembrokeshire, one of seven children. When he left school he was in turn stable boy, ploughman, coachman and gardener. Used in programme 'Ben Bach produced by John Griffiths.
LISC879329\n\n Rewind Asset ID: 6035f8f5748d8fc68c94a18f
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Phillips | Person |