BBC Monitor 1959 T. H. White in Alderney

This is the only video material of T. H. White (1908-1964)
The writer of 'The Sword in the Stone' talks to Robert Robinson at his Alderney home. TH White reveals the connection he sees between physical health and literary skill and explains why he feels he should be able to do everything he writes about, whether it's hunting for food or deep-sea diving.
'The Sword in the Stone' was originally seen by White as a stand-alone novel, but he later wrote three sequels continuing the story of King Arthur and his court. Together, the four instalments are known as 'The Once and Future King'.

[@starrycrown]

Thank you for posting this very rare footage.

[@ViperousYoda]

I was always obsessed with Merlin. Now I realize my obsession in the author himself lol

[@JJONNYREPP]

BBC Monitor 1959 T. H. White in Alderney 0757am 9.4.24 monitor seems like a decent show. don't we have interesting folk in the UK, anymore? being decent is quite correct. and there are probably 5 people in the whole of the UK who could qualify for that tagline. jeeez... he looked old for his age. and writing for himself was certainly where old johnny marr culled said sentiment re: his own oeuvre.

[@philduprey7226]

The interviewer is very hard on ol H.D.😆 I like this kind of confrontational style of interview. I think it respects the subject by challenging him

[@2msvalkyrie529]

A very complex character who died at the tragically young
age of 57.

[@OldJackProduction]

❤

[@LOCKEYJ]

What a cool guy, but very comical when he tries to act like he isn’t rich as the mountains

[@pilotstyle123]

White's financial history is actually a bit of a rollercoaster. He couldnt handle money well and spent it as fast as he got it which resulted in long periods of relativ poverty. It was only with the Disney Movie that he became properly wealthy.

[@madisonmead782]

What a weird interviewer. His desperation to challenge White in any way possible was cringey. Luckily, White rouse above.

[@JJONNYREPP]

hello roger!!!!! refer to roger bannister.... clamberer of rocks and running fast-ish.

[@lesliegordon2313]

Robert Robinson. Well respected in his own field. He did some wonderful book programmes in the past. And I like his confrontational style of interviewing - and he's interviewed some of the greats.

[@SéaFid]

He had mother issues and hated Gaels 😂

[@marjanm5330]

Lovely author, horrible, horrible interviewer.

[@skeetorkiftwon]

Interviewee? Of greatest import is that there's merely nine comments as of this period.

[@raijinenel3116]

He's be so based "far-right" today