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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