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You Are, Are You Not, Russell Harty?

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

To commemorate the tenth anniversary of his death on 8 June, this programme examines the life and career of Russell Harty, television interviewer and much-loved personality.

As well as tracing his upbringing in Blackburn and his time as an Oxford student and a young teacher, this tribute uses both archive footage and the recollections of his friends and colleagues to revisit some of his most memorable and amusing television interviews with various celebrities.

Featuring contributions from Michael Parkinson, Alan Bennett, Thelma Barlow, Gillian Reynolds, Richard Whiteley, Humphrey Burton and Ned Sherrin.

Contributors

Interviewee:
Michael Parkinson
Interviewee:
Alan Bennett
Interviewee:
Thelma Barlow
Interviewee:
Gillian Reynolds
Interviewee:
Richard Whiteley
Interviewee:
Humphrey Burton
Interviewee:
Ned Sherrin
Director:
John Needham
Executive Producer:
Tom Gutteridge
Source: Radio Times

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