| Description | This item consists of the following parts:
A Original reel audio tape
B 1 tape box (annotated)
C 1 x CDR (listening copy)
Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger discuss their experiences of working with Charles Parker, his use of the concept of actuality, and the history of the Radio Ballad form on radio. They consider the perception of outsiders that Charles Parker was the creator of the Radio Ballads and their efforts to tell the true story of their creation. They also discuss Charles Parker's contribution and the extent to which Ewan MacColl believes he reinvented himself during his career. |