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Sir John Betjeman - Yours Til Death

4 Extra Debut. Excerpts of the letters of Sir John Betjeman reveal a tricky relationship with the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. Presented by Stephen Games. From 2006.

Sir John Betjeman - Poet Laureate and lover of architecture - believed in the power of radio to educate the masses.

However, a selection of rediscovered correspondence between Betjeman and the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Talks Department indicate his dissatisfaction with the Corporation.

Particularly when it came to his fees!

Written and presented by Stephen Games.

Letters read by David Collins

Producer: Christine Hall

First broadcast on Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Radio 4 in August 2006.

15 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Feb 2026 05:45

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