Summoned by Bells - Sir John Betjeman (1976) 2/6

John Betjeman explores his early life, from his Edwardian childhood up to his time at Oxford in the 1920s.
Written by Sir John Betjeman (1906-1984)
Production Company BBC Television
First transmitted 29/8/1976, 58 mins, colour

Producer Jonathan Stedall
Narrated by BETJEMAN, John
Photography: McGLASHAN, John
Additional Film Material: The National Film Archive, The Movietone Library
Rostrum Camera: RICHARDSON, Ivor
Graphic Design: CLAYTON, Peter
Film Editor: BRADY, Shelagh
Sound: BOULTER, Richard, RANN, Peter

[@tsultantbm]

Sir John Betjeman was an immense genius: Such wit, such sparkle such wonder the like of which will never be seen again.

[@AntPDC]

Thanks so much for posting this Betjeman magic. He has always meant a great deal to me.

[@alanwilliams3677]

When the BBC was worth the fee. When they celebrated England, and didn't shit in our faces at every opportunity.

[@alanroberts4060]

We will never see the likes of his type again, how sad. thanks for sharing

[@alanwilliams3677]

We'll never see the likes of England again.

[@jessamazing2]

One of those kids at the beginning is my little sister going to school - so lovely to find this X

[@Johlibaptist]

Jessica Ward I doubt if such photography would be allowed today. Sad world we now live in.

[@Stereolabdream]

wonderful, just wonderful...

[@bensimps123]

i have the audio of this but watching this is quite touching.

[@johnk.lindgren5940]

kiitos

[@garymichael1950]

Why does it stop at 3:31?