This unique collection of professional experiences and personal insights reflects the working lives and the social, cultural and economic contribution of the UK's media entertainment industry. See our video at https://vimeo.com/270515326
Explore our Interview Collection, find out more about us and get involved in this unique national project, helping to preserve the heritage of our cultural industries as a legacy for future generations.
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We are indebted to our founder, Roy Fowler, not only for his wonderful intiative in starting the History Project, but also for a financial legacy.
Sadly our first Honorary member, Sir Sydney Samuelson died in 2022
"The BBC PensionersAssociation's collaboration with outside organisations like the British Entertainent History Project has been fruitful in helping to record testaments of members who have made a contribution to the British Entertainment Industry. This material, combined with our own 100 voices project, is vital for leaving a legacy of the development of Radio, Television and Film. " Albert Barber, chair
Peter Tanner, "Film and TV Editor .His son, Paul “I had absolutely no idea that my dad recorded this interview. Thank you so much for releasing this as I m working on a book about my father.”
Re Betty Batchelor intv 56 ”Betty was my paternal grandmother, so it's really quite something to hear her voice from across the decades. I...what a wonderful resource this is, it's quite moving to hear this interview.”
"Congratulations on your wonderful website, Honoured to be included." Mike Hodges
"It is so great to learn that you’ve made leaps and bounds with the digitisation of the History Project during lockdown—congratulations! An important resource."Dr Amanda Wrigley FRHistS
· Miranda MacQuitty, Outlook films April 2020 . "How wonderful that volunteers are running this project."
· Anthony McKay "I am researching the history of M-G-M in the UK in general and the Borhamwood studios in particular.I have found the History Project interviews very useful "