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London Calling Asia: Ruth Pitter on George Orwell Ruth Pitter on George Orwell: Ruth Pitter discusses her poetry and life in a conversation with a male speaker. The recording includes a talk by Ruth Pitter on George Orwell, where she recounts personal memories of Orwell and reflects on his impact on English thought. -
London Calling Asia: A composer and his public A composer and his public: Michael Tippett considers his relationship with the people to whom his work is offered. Tippett discusses the impact of long-distance communication on art, the revival of the song recital, and services to new music by radio. He addresses the stranglehold of consumer demand on creative artists, the fear and hatred of new art in totalitarian societies, and the challenges faced by composers in modern Western capitalist societies. Tippett talks about writing works on commission and the difficulties of state patronage in the age of cultural anarchy.
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London Calling Asia: A poet and his public A Poet and his Public: Robert Graves discusses his relationship with the people to whom his work is offered. Graves explores the unjustified search for a public, his dependence on writing historical novels rather than poetry, and the true compulsion behind writing poetry. He defines a poet's 'public,' criticizes the evils of ambition and experimentation in young poets, and emphasizes why poetry should not be expected to pay. Graves reflects on being a 'secret friend' rather than a public figure.
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London Calling Asia: An actress and her public An Actress and Her Public: a talk in which Dame Edith considers the responsibilities of her art, and her relationship with the people to whom it is offered.
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London Calling Asia: A novelist and his public A talk in which Joyce Cary considers his relationship with the people to whom his work is offered.
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London Calling Asia: Henry Moore excerpt from Personal call Excerpt from 'Personal Call' with sculptor Henry Moore.
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General Sir Gerald Templer Extract from General Sir Gerald Templer's address.
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London Calling Asia: Work and Hobbies of the blind Broadcast about Mr. Walsh, blinded in WWI, and his hobbies.
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London Calling Asia: The future of socialism Summary of a discussion on the future of socialism featuring Aneurin Bevan, Hugh Gaitskell, and Frank Byers. Topics include British progress, challenges of denationalization, potential industries for nationalization, and insights from Bevan and Gaitskell on socialist policies, parliamentary procedures, and the role of Trade Unions. Gaitskell emphasizes the need for maintaining controls to prevent inflation.
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London Calling Asia: Cambridge University undergraduate Bernard Cousins interviewed Interview with Bernard Cousins, a 23-year-old Cambridge University undergraduate, from the BBC program "Personal Call." Bernard discusses his academic journey, the impact of army life on maturity, and the nuances of studying English literature at Cambridge. Touches upon the challenges of university life, the role of sports like rowing, and his aspirations in publishing and journalism.
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The Asian club: The writer and his times: Agnus Wilson An extract from The Asian Club program features Angus Wilson discussing the serious message in his writings. He emphasizes the value of each human being and his interest in portraying the social dynamics of England.
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Fighting the bandits in Malaya Edward Ward reports on the war against communist 'bandits' in Malaya, featuring interviews with individuals affected by the conflict. The narrative provides insights into the challenges faced by residents and industries in the region.
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London Calling Asia (Inaugural Broadcast) The inaugural broadcast of London Calling Asia in 1951 is introduced by Major General Sir Ian Jacob, the Director General of BBC's Overseas Service. The program aims to reflect British ideas and activities for audiences in South and Southeast Asia and the Far East, covering various topics such as cultural, scientific, and current affairs discussions. John Morris, the head of the BBC's Far Eastern Service, discusses the format and content of the program.
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Protestant hymn Heer ik hoor van rijke zegen Field recording made around 1930 by Pastor Pieter Middelkoop in Central Timor
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Natoni recitation Field recording made around 1930 by Pastor Pieter Middelkoop in Central Timor
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Natoni recitation Field recording made around 1930 by Pastor Pieter Middelkoop in Central Timor
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Natoni recitation Field recording made around 1930 by Pastor Pieter Middelkoop in Central Timor
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Natoni recitation Field recording made around 1930 by Pastor Pieter Middelkoop in Central Timor
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Natoni recitation Field recording made around 1930 by Pastor Pieter Middelkoop in Central Timor
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