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Dame Edith Sitwell

At 71, the eccentric poet Dame Edith Sitwell answered John Freeman's questions in a way only she could. (1959)

Dame Edith Sitwell, the well known eccentric poet and personality, was John Freeman's guest. At 71, Dame Edith was true to form, answering his questions in a way only she could. And she dressed for the occasion - in a headdress she called her 'bird king's hat', an ermine jacket and huge rings on her fingers. (1959)

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26 minutes

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Sun 23 Oct 1988 20:05

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Talk Collection

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Talk Collection
This programme is part of Talk - a collection of interviews with some of the most influentialΒ figures of the 20th century.

About Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection programmes

Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Dame Edith Sitwell
Presenter John Freeman
Producer Hugh Burnett

Broadcasts

  • Wed 6 May 1959 20:45
  • Sat 23 Jul 1960 21:45
  • Sun 23 Oct 1988 20:05

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