Various cuttings spanning the decade, and a complete copy of the magazine Torque (Spring 1971, University College London) which includes an interview with Bakewell.
Joan Bakewell: Press Cuttings 1970s (divorce, second marriage, children)
Scope & Content:
Cuttings (1971-72) about the divorce of Joan and Michael Bakewell. And cuttings (1973-79) about the marriage of Joan Bakewell and Jack Emery. Some cuttings include mention of children Harriet and Mathew, and there are two cuttings relating to Harriet of later date: her talk on Bernini at the Vic...
Joan Bakewell: Press Cuttings 1970s ('Thank You Ron'; Edinburgh Festival 1974; 'Sunday with the Children')
Scope & Content:
(1). 'Thank You Ron' (ATV, 1973) concerning Ron Hubbard and Scientology; (2.) Bakewell's coverage of the Edinburgh Festival (1974); (3). 'Sunday with the Children' (BBC, 1978) concerning children and divorce.
Joan Bakewell: Press Cuttings 1970s ('Reports Action')
Scope & Content:
Press cuttings concerning 'Reports Action' (Granada Television), presented by Bob Greaves and Joan Bakewell. The file includes (of later date) Bakewell's typed and autograph notes about the programme.
(1). Reviews of Bakewell, The Complete Traveller (Sidgwick and Jackson, 1977). (2). 'Holiday' (BBC, 1975-77), and undated an holiday article published in High Life. (3). Press reports (1977) about a successful claim by Bakewell in the Small Claims Court (Bloomsbury and Marylebone): hire car break...
Joan Bakewell: Press Cuttings 1980s ('Brontes'; 'Anton Vladimir Krashny')
Scope & Content:
(1). 'Brontes: The Private Faces'. A two-hour 'entertainment' devised and presented by Bakewell, directed by Jack Emery. Presented at 'Arts North' (June 1980) and at The Old Vic, London (5 October 1980). Developed from shorter presentations in the late 1970s. Printed generic programme, newspaper ...
Joan Bakewell: Press Cuttings 1980s-90s (mixed topic)
Scope & Content:
(1). Various cuttings 1980s. (2). Typed and autograph (photocopy) notes listing 'Newsnight Arts Coverage' (July 1981 - March 1982) and 'Since March 1982'; 'Joan Bakewell's Film for 1983'; and a note of further arts coverage for 1984-85. (3). Various cuttings 1990s.
Various papers relating to Bakewell's career as a television and radio broadcaster, journalist and public figure. The files include: some professional correspondence; letters from viewers and listeners; BBC employment contracts; some programme transcripts; papers relating to Bakewell's role as a...