Panorama — 1954/1955

Oct 20, 1954

Nov 2, 1954 · 45m

W Somerset Maugham has written a book about his favourite novels. In this interview, Malcolm Muggeridge questions him about his choices, beginning with one of the authors who didn't make it into his top ten. In selecting his personal favourites, and with some provocation from Muggeridge, Maugham reveals something of his own philosophy on the character of a good novelist.Please note, the original recording includes a brief dip in sound quality during this interview.

Nov 17, 1954

Dec 1, 1954

Dec 15, 1954

Dec 29, 1954

Jan 12, 1955

Jan 26, 1955

Malcolm Muggeridge and Sir Ronald Storrs discuss Lawrence of Arabia.

Feb 9, 1955

Feb 23, 1955

Mar 9, 1955

Mar 23, 1955

Apr 6, 1955

Apr 20, 1955

May 4, 1955 · 11m

First transmitted in 1955. Malcolm Muggeridge talks with Spanish surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, who says that even if viewers only understand a little of his poor English, it will be a wonderful thing for them. Muggeridge questions him about how he cares for his magnificent moustache, his career as an artist and his interest in 'nuclear mysticism'.

May 18, 1955

Jun 1, 1955 · 15m

First transmitted in 1955, Malcolm Muggeridge talks with American broadcast journalist Ed Murrow about the art of interviewing, commercial television, sponsorship and his memories of Britain during the war years.

Jun 15, 1955

Jun 29, 1955

Jul 13, 1955

Jul 27, 1955

Aug 10, 1955