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CS Forester

The author of the Hornblower stories is quizzed on his childhood, his 'alter ego' and his writing methods. From December 1957.

The author of the Hornblower stories, CS Forester is quizzed on his childhood, his "alter ego" and his writing methods.

Launched in 1952, Frankly Speaking was a completely novel and ground breaking Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ series.

Initially there were three interviewers and the series was both unrehearsed and unscripted.

His three interviewers are:

Critic - Lionel Hale
Journalist - Margaret Lane
Master mariner - Adrian Seligman.

CS Forester (1899-1966) wrote 11 books about fictional Royal Navy officer, Horatio Hornblower.

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service in December 1957.

30 minutes

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