Summoned by Bells - Sir John Betjeman (1976) 5/6

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

[@AntPDC]

I cried. Oh, how I'd have loved to have known this man.

[@changethisonceamonth7516]

There is light on the internet as well as all the darkness. Beautiful.

[@thadtuiol1717]

Great poet, yes, but more than that: what a wonderfully warm human being he was. The world could do more Betjemans!

[@scottybosch72]

I could listen to Sir John talking for eternity.

[@JedF2010]

Summoned by Bells is a must to hear.

[@bullucsterteth7530]

Can I just join the 8 comments to make the 9? Now at 70 Betjeman resonates more than anything in my own generation.

[@codedlAnguage]

Church Bells just rang so I going in. 👉. 💝💝💝💝💝💝. 💜

[@RoverenderAlligator]

Absolutely no doubt about it!

[@vegaphoneprofessiona]

Fabulous

[@joeoconnor5400]

RIP Sir John. You were a bit of a rascal but funny.