Vlado Perlemuter
The pianist Vlado Perlemuter, who was born 80 years ago in Lithuania, has spent most of his life in Paris, where he taught at the Conservatoire between concert tours. In conversation with Roy Plomley,...
14 Jul 198436min
Lord Rothschild
Lord Rothschild has spent much of his life as Assistant Director of the Research Department of Zoology at Cambridge University, but that has not prevented him from taking active roles in industry, hea...
7 Jul 198435min
Zubin Mehta
Zubin Mehta is the Musical Director of the New York and the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestras.In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his upbringing in India, where his father ran the Bombay Sy...
30 Jun 198436min
Hugh Johnson
Hugh Johnson's career was spawned when he became a member of the Wine and Food Society at Cambridge University. He soon made a name for himself as a writer on wine and produced the best-selling World ...
12 Mai 198435min
Rosalind Plowright
Rosalind Plowright, the soprano, began singing professionally with the Glyndebourne Touring Opera Company, but her career did not really take off until she won a competition in Sofia in 1979.In conver...
5 Mai 198434min
Leo McKern
Leo McKern tried various careers like engineering and art before he decided to become an actor. Although he now concentrates mainly on films and television, he did several seasons at the Old Vic and t...
28 Apr 198436min
David Lodge
David Lodge, who has written several successful novels, including Changing Places and The British Museum is Falling Down, is Professor of Modern Literature at Birmingham University. In conversation wi...
21 Apr 198432min
Lucy Irvine
Lucy Irvine has experienced the reality of life on a desert island, although for her year-long sojourn she did have a companion. In conversation with Roy Plomley, she talks about the terrible problems...
14 Apr 198435min
