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Evelyn Waugh

Face to Face Original

John Freeman faced a difficult subject in Evelyn Waugh when he interviewed him in 1960. Waugh, author of Brideshead Revisited, was in characteristically obstructive frame of mind. The result is a rare glimpse into the life and temperament of one of the greatest novelists of this century.

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26 minutes

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Thu 9 Apr 2026 22:05
BBC Four

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This programme is part of Talk - a collection of interviews with some of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

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Credits

Interviewed Guest Evelyn Waugh
Presenter John Freeman
Producer Hugh Burnett

Broadcasts

  • Sun 26 Jun 1960 21:40
    BBC Television Service
  • Sun 30 Oct 1988 20:05
    BBC Two
  • Thu 27 Aug 2020 23:05
    BBC Four
  • Thu 29 Jul 2021 22:05
    BBC Four
  • Thu 9 Apr 2026 22:05
    BBC Four

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  • Face to Face

    Series of interviews from the late 50s and early 60s with John Freeman.

  • Talk

    BBC interviews with influential 20th Century figures, curated by Sir Michael Parkinson.