Omnibus (1967)

Tyger Tyger (1x4)

Air date: Nov 10, 1967

An enquiry into the power of a familiar poem. Introduced by Henry Livings. "Tyger tyger burning bright In the forests of the night What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry" Why does this poem by William Blake 1757-1827 stick in the mind, and seize the imagination of so many different people? Among those taking part: Kathleen Raine, Robert Graves, Richard Hoggart, Stuart Hall, Adrian Mitchell, and pupils and teachers from St. Christopher School, Letchworth; The Manchester Grammar School; Duddeston Manor School, Birmingham; Peacock Street Infants School, Manchester. Contributors Presenter: Henry Livings Interviewee: Kathleen Raine Interviewee: Robert Graves Interviewee: Richard Hoggart Interviewee: Stuart Hall Interviewee: Adrian Mitchell Writer/Director: Christopher Burstall