British composer Sir William Walton answers the questions from Dilys Powell and Antony Hopkins.
Living in Italy at the time, Sir William had not long turned 60. Revealing his regrets and musical influences, he explains how he goes about his work.
Asked about getting married late in life, Sir William reveals how love struck when he spotted Susana - who became Lady Walton.
Launched in 1952, Frankly Speaking was a completely novel and ground breaking BBC series. Initially there were three interviewers and the series was both unrehearsed and unscripted.
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in 1962. Show less