BBC radio broadcast, 'Ivor Novello - Man of the Theatre',

8/1) Michael North [Charles Edward Fletcher Stokes] (1902-1960). Typescript signed letter, 3 May 1951 on BBC letterhead. He discusses the 'lay-out' and 'running order' of the programme, and a 'the little "snag"', before continuing: 'The actual script for the show will be written and narrated by John Watt, but I should very much like you to appear in the programme as one of Ivor's oldest associates. We shall, as you surmise, be using an Orchestra and Chorus.'
With carbons of two letters from MP to North. In the first, 26 April 1951, he sends him 'a rough suggestion of what should be included in the programme. I have spoken with Olive Gilbert and Mr. Novello's friends and their suggestion is that, of course, we should as far as possible keep the original singers. These would include Miss Gilbert herself, Peter Graves, Vanessa Lee, etc.' On 4 May 1951 MP replies to North's letter: 'As John Watt is writing and narrating the programme, I think it would be best for him to take over from now on. Perhaps he will put himself into touch with Olive Gilbert as under these conditions the matter will no longer concern me.' (3 items)
8/2) 'B. Provan (Miss), for Talks Booking Manager'. Typescript signed letter, 19 April 1951 on BBC letterhead. Regarding his five guinea expenses for 'your part in "Ivor Novello - Man of the Theatre" which was broadcast on 8th March at 8.30 - 9.30 p.m. in the Light Programme'. (1 item)
8/3-4) Two typewritten lists of music by Ivor Novello, one (with pencil annotations) headed 'Suggestions re Ivor Novello Music for Festival Broadcast. Sixteen Numbers Wanted.'; the other (a carbon) headed 'Suggestions for Music for Ivor Novello Broadcast'. With second copy of former, to which are attached two pages of pencil notes. Clearly compiled by Macqueen-Pope for Michael North, and sent to Olive Gilbert. Carbon copy letter from Macqueen-Pope to Olive Gilbert, 26 April 1951, sending 'the rough list of Ivor's music, along the lines of our discussion'. He is 'getting in touch with the B.B.C. and will arrange for us all to meet when we get something into shape'. (5 items)
8/5) Douglas Moodie, BBC producer. Two letters, one (on BBC letterhead) sending 'a copy of the script of the tribute programme to Ivor as you request', the other thanking Macqueen-Pope for 'the charming dedication'. With carbons of two letters from Macqueen-Pope to 'Douglas Moody'. In the first, 17 April 1951, MP writes: 'You will remember when we all came to the B.B.C. and did that tribute to Ivor. I wonder if you ever got a script?' He asks to be lent a copy, 'because there are certain statements therein which would be very useful to me for the book I am writing.' (4 items)
8/6) Carbon letter from Macqueen-Pope to Fred Allen enquiring about the film rights of ‘Ivor’, 20 October 1951.

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