1970

S6.E1 ∙ Old School Ties/Geraint Evans/Lapis/Henri Lartigue/Freedom Is...../Mary McCarthy

Fri, Sep 17, 1971

A Mary McCarthy interview features in a packed edition. Humphrey Burton later confessed: "I was so much in awe of her piranha-toothed smile that I drafted in Russell Harty to share the conversation with me and divert her withering look."

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S6.E2 ∙ The American Invasion/The Wrestling Poet/Solo for Four People

Fri, Sep 24, 1971

Three features are in this edition: a report on American tourism to the UK, Joe D'Orazio, a wrestler-turned-poet, and the current production of the Ballet Rambert Company.

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S6.E3 ∙ Aquarius in Japan

Fri, Oct 01, 1971

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S6.E4 ∙ Royal Jamboree/The Life and Times of David Niven Esq

Fri, Oct 08, 1971

Humphrey Burton travels to Iran for the 2500th anniversary of the foundation of the Persian monarchy, a two-part report. The second half of the show is an interview with David Niven, producing much laughter from the off-camera crew.

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S6.E5 ∙ Getting On/Art Shows/Persian Notebook

Fri, Oct 15, 1971

Aquarius concludes its two-part look at the culture of Persia, as seen via modern-day Iran. Also featured is a look at "Getting On", the new play by Alan Bennett, and two new art exhibitions in London.

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S6.E6 ∙ I Anna Take Thee Harvey/James Ensor/P.O.C.S./The Tribe That Hides From Man/Red Wine in Green Glasses/Motorolorama Dreams/Picasso

Fri, Oct 22, 1971

Aquarius celebrates the 90th birthday of Picasso, occurring on the 25th. Among the other features included are a couple who can't stop getting married, winners of the Italia Prize, and Kenny Everett giving a classical top ten rundown.

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S6.E7 ∙ Don Pablo at the U.N.

Fri, Oct 29, 1971

Aquarius presents a feature-length broadcast of a Pablo Casals concert, with Pablo and orchestra at the United Nations.

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S6.E8 ∙ Monty Python Newscaster of the Year Awards/Cambridge Union Debate: Pornography

Fri, Nov 05, 1971

Alongside brief footage of a spoof Monty Python awards ceremony, the main focus of this edition is edited highlights from a three hour debate on pornography. Among those taking part in the debate at the Cambridge Union is Mary Whitehouse.

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