The Lifelong Learner
Temporada 1
por David Clapp
In this episode I interview Graham Chisnall, who recalls highlights from his incredible career and his passion for vintage planes. Owner of a Hornet Moth biplane, Graham takes us around 'Ariadne', aviation nostagia and what it feels like to fly supersonic.
From humble Cornish beginnings, to working on BBC masterpieces like Porridge, Open All Hours and Top of the Pops. Meeting Ronnie Barker, Jimi Hendrix, this retrospective interview with retired Sound Supervisor Tony Philpot is an enlightening look at the workings of 'golden years' of television and his observations of a changing company.
In this second episode of his travels in Africa in the mid 80's, Jim Gardner recalls his journey into Uganda, travelling to Kampala and into the west. Tales of child soldiers brandishing rocket launchers, suffering egg laying parasites and fuzzy encounters with a pygmy village.
David Clapp interviews his good friend Jim Gardner, as he recalls his transition from a Christmas working in Harrods, to suddenly being surrounded by unimaginable famine in Ethiopia. Memories of a nineteen year old observing tragedy, which his eyes wide open, all this at the time when Live Aid was gaining momentum.