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Small World

on BBC Television

An inter-continental conversation.
The Speakers:
In Chalfont, St. Giles: Lord Birkett, lately Lord Justice of Appeal
In Ishpeming, Michigan: Justice John Voelker, Michigan Supreme Court Judge and author of 'Anatomy of a Murder'
In Washington, D.C.: Justice William O. Douglas, U.S. Supreme Court Judge
The host in Boston: Joseph N. Welch, Boston Attorney
The Topics: English and American judicial systems; the legal definitions of insanity and capital punishment; whether judges should be elected or appointed; the art of writing.

10.40-11.5 Flashback and Sports Extra
(Rowridge)

Contributors

Speaker (Chalfont, St. Giles):
Lord Birkett
Speaker (Ishpeming, Michigan):
Justice John Voelker
Speaker (Washington, D.C.):
Justice William O. Douglas
Presenter:
Joseph N. Welch
Produced for CBS Television by:
Edward R. Murrow
Produced for CBS Television by:
Fred W. Friendly

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