Lewin asks BR where exactly in the series BR's topic of "Obsolete Ideas" will be. A synopsis by BR suggested to Lewin that "Obsolete Ideas" will be later in the series then he feels it should be. Lewin also asks BR to write an introductory article on the first talk of the series for Radio Times.

Lewin emphasizes a phrase BR used in their last discussion together "After all, we're celebrating this year the festival of Britain, not the funeral of Britain."