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Georges Simenon Study of a Writer (Original title)
Date: 18 January 1959 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: John Schlesinger

Synopsis: One of two items broadcast in one MONITOR edition. GEORGES SIMENON focuses on the creator of MAIGRET and includes footage of his home in Switzerland and Simenon talking about his work. The other item ALFRED WALLIS is a look at the Cornish fisherman and painter.

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TV Transmissions
Date: 18 January 1959Broadcast channel: BBC TelevisionCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:05-22:50Slot duration: 45 minsNetwork - Black and White - Sound - Combined Magnetic Sound

Credits (6)
Production Company: BBC, Photography: John McGlashan, Editor: Allan Tyrer, Sound Recording: Robert Saunders, Sound Recording: Peter Jarvis
Cast (2)
Huw Wheldon, Georges Simenon
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: National Film Theatre Programmes July 2003  Page: 20
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - July 2003: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(6)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 16mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 769 FeetStock date: 1993BFI identifier: C-731766
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 16mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 769 FeetStock date: 1993BFI identifier: N-475241
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Digital materials(2)
Description: WAV - DVDSound: SoundDuration: 20.08 minutesNIL - BFI identifier: C-1507920
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: WAV - DVDSound: SoundDuration: 20.08 minutesNIL - BFI identifier: C-1507921
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Film materials(4)
Description: 16mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 769 FeetStock date: 1993BFI identifier: C-731766
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 16mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 769 FeetStock date: 1993BFI identifier: N-475241
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 1853 FeetBFI identifier: C-731767
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm MagneticBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 930 FeetStock date: 2002BFI identifier: C-1203224
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film