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PARKINSON'S PRECEPTS

on Third Programme

based on material from the book
In-laws and Outlaws by C. Northcote Parkinson
Music composed and conducted by ANTONY HOPKINS
Lyrics by DAVID HENEKER Written and produced by NESTA PAIN
Why does Professor A get a grant while Professor B is always refused? Why do academic journals multiply and proliferate? Why does successful research make further research impossible? The answer to all these and other questions is supplied by Professor Parkinson together with advice on such subjects as committee management and the removal of the man who will not retire. Second broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
C. Northcote Parkinson
Conducted By:
Antony Hopkins
Unknown:
David Heneker
Produced By:
Nesta Pain
Narrator:
Heron Carvic
Dr Grantage:
Julian Orchard
Sir Russell:
George Hagan
Librarian:
Rita Williams
Dr Merritt:
Peter Claughton
Dr Trellis:
Aubrey Woods
Fisherton:
Arthur Gomez
His secretary:
Peggy Butt
Dr Strelman:
Martin Miller
Businessman:
Christopher Keyte

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