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Recordings

The LMB Archive collates audiovisual recordings relating to the LMB, its science and scientists. This includes externally sourced material and recordings commissioned or made by the LMB.

The collections can be searched in the catalogue below. Due to copyright and format playback, content may be restricted to reference-only viewing or viewing via an alternative format.

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  • Bragg, Sir C. “50 Years a Winner”.
    Author/Interviewers Description Sir C. Bragg is interviewed about the 50th anniversary of his Nobel Prize award. (Should be Sir W. Lawrence Bragg.) Year of Recording 1965
    Details Length   Publisher/Producer BBC Format VHS (PAL); Digitised by Visual Aids
  • DNA in Reflection
    Author/Interviewers Hans Boye, Anand Sarabhai Description Film showing the LMB's Crick/Watson replica DNA model through a kaleidoscope, with an electronic soundtrack by Roberto [Robert] Gerhard Year of Recording 1963
    Details Length 9 minutes Publisher/Producer Hans Boye, Anand Sarabhai, MRC LMB Format DVD
  • Excitement in Science
    Author/Interviewers See notes Description Footage of many LMB scientists, both at work and at play. Largely filmed in the LMB canteen and corridors. Year of Recording 1962‑1964
    Details Length 11 minutes Publisher/Producer Hans Boye/Anand Sarabhai/LMB Format DVD
  • Crick, Francis. A Talk by Francis Crick
    Author/Interviewers Francis Crick Description [Lab Talk by Francis Crick, recorded by Hans Boye at the LMB Lecture Theatre] Year of Recording 1962 circa
    Details Length 61 minutes Publisher/Producer Hans Boye/MRC LMB Format Audio Tape, CD
  • Kendrew, John. Eye on Research: Shapes of Life
    Author/Interviewers Raymond Baxter Reports Description Interview with Max Perutz and John Kendrew about the structures of Haemoglobin and myoglobin Year of Recording 1960, May 03
    Details Length 31 minutes Publisher/Producer BBC TV Format VHS (PAL) Digitised by Visual Aids
  • Kendrew, John. Discovery of Myoglobin Structure
    Author/Interviewers Description History of the discovery of the structure of Myoglobin, featuring John Kendrew. No Sound Year of Recording 1958 circa
    Details Length 8 minutes Publisher/Producer   Format VHS (PAL) & DVD (Black and White)
  • Kendrew, John. Discovery of Myoglobin Structure
    Author/Interviewers Description History of the discovery of the structure of Myoglobin, featuring John Kendrew. No Sound Year of Recording 1958 circa
    Details Length 8 minutes Publisher/Producer   Format DVD
  • Tony Woollard Interview
    Author/Interviewers John Finch, Richard Henderson Description Tony Woollard talks about his childhood, becoming an apprentice as an instrument maker, his time in the National Service, and his work in the model shop at the LMB from the 1960s onwards. Year of Recording 15 July 2002
    Details Length 180 minutes (approx) Publisher/Producer LMB Format Audio Tape
  • Michael Rossmann Interview
    Author/Interviewers Richard Henderson, John Finch, Annette Faux Description Michael Rossmann talks about his scientific work on haemoglobin with Max Perutz, and his time at the LMB more generally. Year of Recording 15 December 2004
    Details Length 180 minutes (approx) Publisher/Producer LMB Format Audio Tape
  • LMB Christmas Skit 2007: Dick Wittinghaus und seine Katze
    Author/Interviewers See notes Description Recording of the 2008 Christmas 'skit'/pantomine, Dick Wittinghaus und seine Katz. Filmed in the Max Perutz Lecture Theatre. Year of Recording 14 December 2007
    Details Length 42 minutes Publisher/Producer LMB Format DVD