The Lifelong Learner

S01 EP04 - Historic Biplanes and a Career in Aviation with Graham Chisnall

Thu, 25 May 2023 20:39:04 GMT

In this episode I interview Graham Chisnall, who recalls highlights from his incredible career and his passion for vintage planes. Owner of a Hornet Moth biplane, Graham takes us around 'Ariadne', aviation nostagia and what it feels like to fly supersonic.

S01 EP03 - From Porridge to Top of the Pops - 32 Years at the BBC with Tony Philpot

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:54:18 GMT

From humble Cornish beginnings, to working on BBC masterpieces like Porridge, Open All Hours and Top of the Pops. Meeting Ronnie Barker, Jimi Hendrix, this retrospective interview with retired Sound Supervisor Tony Philpot is an enlightening look at the workings of 'golden years' of television and his observations of a changing company.

S01 EP02 - Into Uganda - A Land of Brutal Dictators and Revolution

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:40:03 GMT

In this second episode of his travels in Africa in the mid 80's, Jim Gardner recalls his journey into Uganda, travelling to Kampala and into the west. Tales of child soldiers brandishing rocket launchers, suffering egg laying parasites and fuzzy encounters with a pygmy village.

S01 EP01 - Travelling In Ethiopia at the time of Live Aid

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:07:21 GMT

David Clapp interviews his good friend Jim Gardner, as he recalls his transition from a Christmas working in Harrods, to suddenly being surrounded by unimaginable famine in Ethiopia. Memories of a nineteen year old observing tragedy, which his eyes wide open, all this at the time when Live Aid was gaining momentum.