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TitlePost-war BBC radio (including some wartime German Service photographs)

Held atUniversity of London, Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Reference codeRLU/3/1

Date1942-1983

Scope and ContentThis sub-series is largely made up of post-war BBC German Service scripts written by Robert Lucas for Features programmes. The majority of these date from the 1960s and 1970s, though there is one from 1949 and a few from the 1950s and 1980s. The majority of the scripts are on subjects designed to introduce German and Austrian audiences to the landscape, customs and culture of the UK, including the British monarchy, famous British people and British cities. There are three scripts covering the history of the BBC's German Service itself, of which RLU had particular knowledge as he was involved from the start of the Service's activities (RLU 3/1/32, RLU 3/1/45 and RLU 3/1/56). In addition to the scripts there are also photographs of Robert Ehrenzweig (later Lucas) with other German Service staff members. These date from 1942 to 1960. There are also some internal memoranda and items of correspondence, and there are a small number of scripts by other writers, such as Peter Ustinov.

Conditions governing accessOpen. At least 48 hours' notice is required for research visits.

Extent2 boxes (56 folders)

Level of descriptionsub-series

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