Daniel Farson's Guide to Britain: Vol.2 (Region B)
Brash,Ā bohemianĀ and boozy, bon-vivant Daniel Farson became a larger-than-life fixture of Soho in the 1950s, socialising with the likes of artist Francis Bacon and photographer John Deakin. But he was also a ground-breaking investigative journalist, reshaping approaches to screen reportage with the many direct, dynamic independent television films he presented for Associated-Rediffusion in the late 1950s and early 1960s, finding widespread fame and acclaim.Ā
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ThisĀ three disc dual format set, running to over three hoursĀ - the second of two releasesĀ showcasingĀ his most innovative, important, eccentric, odd and outstanding work ā reframes a carefully-curated chunk of Farsonās now little-seen output. His eclectic talent is reflected in an abundant array of hugely enjoyable, fascinating films on all manner of matters topical to a post-war Britain undergoing complex, seismic social change.Ā
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Join this vanguard intrepid investigator ā paving the way for later programme-makers of the Louis Theroux school ā as he twinkles a curious eye and lends a wry tongue to a glorious gamut of then-contemporary hot-potatoes.Ā
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TheĀ FilmsĀ
- Out of Step: Tune in to Natureās RadioĀ (1957, 14 mins)Ā
- Out of Step: NudismĀ (1957, 14 mins)Ā
- Out of Step: One Man Against the WorldĀ (1957, 15 mins)Ā
- Out of Step:Ā The Seventh DayĀ (1957, 14 mins)Ā
- Keeping in Step: Childrenās PartiesĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- Keeping in Step: This EnglandĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- This Week: Teenage GirlsĀ (1958,Ā 4-minute extract)Ā
- People in Trouble: Unmarried MothersĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- People in Trouble: Sex EducationĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- Success Story: TheĀ CraddocksĀ (1959, 13 mins)Ā
- Success Story: Lady LewishamĀ (1959, 14 mins)Ā
- Success Story: Harry EdwardsĀ (1959, 14 mins)Ā
- Pursuit of Happiness: Rags to GlamourĀ (14 mins)Ā
- Something to Say: Shirley BasseyĀ (28 mins)Ā
- Living For KicksĀ (1960, 38 mins)Ā
Extras:
- Audio commentaries on selected programmes (titles tbc)Ā
- Includes newly createdĀ optionalĀ English descriptive subtitlesĀ
- Illustrated booklet featuringĀ new writingĀ on all the programmes includedĀ Ā
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Brash,Ā bohemianĀ and boozy, bon-vivant Daniel Farson became a larger-than-life fixture of Soho in the 1950s, socialising with the likes of artist Francis Bacon and photographer John Deakin. But he was also a ground-breaking investigative journalist, reshaping approaches to screen reportage with the many direct, dynamic independent television films he presented for Associated-Rediffusion in the late 1950s and early 1960s, finding widespread fame and acclaim.Ā
Ā
ThisĀ three disc dual format set, running to over three hoursĀ - the second of two releasesĀ showcasingĀ his most innovative, important, eccentric, odd and outstanding work ā reframes a carefully-curated chunk of Farsonās now little-seen output. His eclectic talent is reflected in an abundant array of hugely enjoyable, fascinating films on all manner of matters topical to a post-war Britain undergoing complex, seismic social change.Ā
Ā
Join this vanguard intrepid investigator ā paving the way for later programme-makers of the Louis Theroux school ā as he twinkles a curious eye and lends a wry tongue to a glorious gamut of then-contemporary hot-potatoes.Ā
Ā
TheĀ FilmsĀ
- Out of Step: Tune in to Natureās RadioĀ (1957, 14 mins)Ā
- Out of Step: NudismĀ (1957, 14 mins)Ā
- Out of Step: One Man Against the WorldĀ (1957, 15 mins)Ā
- Out of Step:Ā The Seventh DayĀ (1957, 14 mins)Ā
- Keeping in Step: Childrenās PartiesĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- Keeping in Step: This EnglandĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- This Week: Teenage GirlsĀ (1958,Ā 4-minute extract)Ā
- People in Trouble: Unmarried MothersĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- People in Trouble: Sex EducationĀ (1958, 14 mins)Ā
- Success Story: TheĀ CraddocksĀ (1959, 13 mins)Ā
- Success Story: Lady LewishamĀ (1959, 14 mins)Ā
- Success Story: Harry EdwardsĀ (1959, 14 mins)Ā
- Pursuit of Happiness: Rags to GlamourĀ (14 mins)Ā
- Something to Say: Shirley BasseyĀ (28 mins)Ā
- Living For KicksĀ (1960, 38 mins)Ā
Extras:
- Audio commentaries on selected programmes (titles tbc)Ā
- Includes newly createdĀ optionalĀ English descriptive subtitlesĀ
- Illustrated booklet featuringĀ new writingĀ on all the programmes includedĀ Ā
