WEB Robin Day Oral History Transcript
Part 1: 396 MB
Part 2: 141 MB
Transcript Excerpt:
"Mr. Howard, you're seriously telling us that in two weeks' time you could have been…"
This excerpt is from a two-part oral history transcript with Robin Day, a prominent BBC interviewer and broadcaster. The transcript covers Day's career in journalism, his political views, and his personal life. It is a valuable resource for researchers interested in British media and politics during the latter half of the 20th century.
The transcripts are available for download on the BBC website. Part 1 is 396 MB and Part 2 is 141 MB. The transcripts are in PDF format and can be viewed or printed on any computer or mobile device.
Robin Day was one of the most respected and influential journalists of his generation. He interviewed some of the most prominent figures of the 20th century, including Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair, and US Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Day's interviews were often controversial, but they were always fair and incisive. He was known for his sharp wit and his ability to get to the heart of the matter.
Day died in 2000 at the age of 78. He left behind a legacy of groundbreaking journalism and a commitment to public service.
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