BBC Miscellaneous
MS. Bodmer 1242
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
BBC Miscellaneous
Shelfmark
MS. Bodmer 1242
Summary
Comprises:
Folder 1: Green Paper on the Future of the BBC and some related correspondence, 1993
Folder 2: 'BBC "Gay Gene" Story'. Mostly press cuttings with small amount of correspondence. Relates to coverage and response to BBC programme re human sexuality and genes, House of Commons motion, and the ethics of such research, 1993
Folder 3: Correspondence and memos relating to Walter Bodmer interview on BBC Radio Scotland on the Human Genome Project (including copy of the script); papers on Horizon Programme 'Sir Walter's Journey' (also see Lectures and Broadcasts section); and BBC World Service TV correspondence, 1994-1995
Folder 4: Large bundle of correspondence with viewers responding to various television and radio broadcasts by Bodmer although mostly concerning Horizon programme 'Sir Walter's Journey', 1994-1995
Date
1993-1995
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (4 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of Sir Walter Bodmer and Lady Julia Bodmer
Papers of Sir Walter Bodmer
Societies and organisations
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
BBC Miscellaneous
