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- January 1964-June 1974 (Creation)
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1 file
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Comprises transcripts of: 'Frankly Speaking' radio interview with Mary Stocks and John Maddox (Feb 1964); 'Desert Island Discs' radio interview with Roy Plomley (Jan 1974); 'Day at Night' television interview with James Day (Jun 1974); and an unbroadcast meeting with people including science writers and editors (which was held at the request of Time-Life Films) to discuss 'The Ascent of Man' television series (Nov 1972).
Also includes a list of those that attended the meeting to discuss 'The Ascent of Man' television series and a note from Time-Life Films on sending Bronowski the draft transcript.
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The 'Desert Island Discs' transcript was added from Box 119, file 16.
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Jesus College has a microfilm containing copies of the transcripts of 'Day at Night' television interview with James Day (Jun 1974) along with copies of material from Bronowski 1/1/2/1, 1/1/2/2 and 9/1/2.
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The Bronowski Collection contains an audio recording of 'Frankly Speaking' (reference Bronowski 13/4/1) and videos of 'Day at Night' (reference Bronowski 14/7).
Publication note
CUNY (City University New York) television has digitised the episode of 'Day at Night' featuring Jacob Bronowski. This is available to view through their website at http://www.cuny.tv/show/dayatnight/PR1012298 or through YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUe94My8Wo