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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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  • Watson, James. Discovering the Double Helix
    Author/Interviewers James Watson Description Dr Watson retraces those events in a very personal reminiscence of the period and people involved Year of Recording 1999, November
    Details Length 59 minutes Publisher/Producer CSHL Press Format VHS (PAL) Digitised by Visual Aids
  • César Milstein
    Author/Interviewers David Secher Description David Secher interviews César Milstein about his life and work. Year of Recording 1999, 14-15 July
    Details Length 360 minutes (approx) Publisher/Producer Peter Cook Format Audio Tape
  • César Milstein
    Author/Interviewers David Secher Description César Milstein talks about his life and work Year of Recording 1999, 14 – 15 July
    Details Length 303 minutes Publisher/Producer Peter Cook Format VHS (PAL); DVD
  • Max Perutz: "Desert Island Discs" interview
    Author/Interviewers Description Max Perutz talks about his family history, his childhood, his early studies and his work in science. He also selects some of his favourite pieces of music. Year of Recording 1998/02/07
    Details Length   Publisher/Producer   Format Audio Tape
  • Fuller, Michael. Interview
    Author/Interviewers Soraya de Chadarevian, John Finch Description Michael Fuller talks about growing up in Cambridge and his long career at the LMB from when he started in 1952. Year of Recording 1998,/08/04
    Details Length 135 minutes (approx) Publisher/Producer LMB Format Audio Tape
  • Arndt, Uli. An interview with Uli Arndt
    Author/Interviewers John Finch, Anne Bloomer Description Uli Arndt talks to John Finch and Anne Bloomer about his career in science Year of Recording 1998, October 14
    Details Length 90 minutes Publisher/Producer MRC LMB Format Audio Tape
  • DNA. On Giant’s Shoulders
    Author/Interviewers Melvyn Bragg Description Melvyn Bragg presents a documentary looking at the story behind the discovery of the structure of DNA. James Watson is interviewed. Year of Recording 1998, March 25
    Details Length 30 minutres Publisher/Producer BBC Format Audio Tape
  • Dickerson, RIchard. Interview for LMB
    Author/Interviewers Andrew Travers, John Finch Description Richard ‘Dick’ Dickerson talks to Andrew Travers and John Finch about his time at the LMB in the late 1950s Year of Recording 1998, June 01
    Details Length 45 minutes Publisher/Producer MRC LMB Format Audio Tape
  • Franklin, Rosalind. Local Heroes (Includes Rosalind Franklin)
    Author/Interviewers Presenter: Adam Hart‑Davis Description Episode of BBC series looking at scientific 'heroes' in various locations. This edition is based in London and includes Rosalind Franklin Year of Recording 1998
    Details Length 30 minutes Publisher/Producer A Screen House Production for BBC TV Format VHS (PAL) Digitised by Visual Aids
  • Quantum Leaps: Hidden Visions
    Author/Interviewers Includes Max Perutz Description Documentary on the development and use of tools and techniques for biology. Year of Recording 1998
    Details Length 80 minutes Publisher/Producer The Open University Format VHS (PAL). Digitised by Visual Aids