The statement notes that "... two-thirds of the world's population is not directly concerned with the conflicts of the great power blocs...."

The press release concerns high altitude nuclear explosions and their effect on the ionosphere and the van Allen belt of radiation.

The Greek Committee of 100 tells BR that the "Greek people are grateful to you."

Peristerakis is President, Greek Youth "Bertrand Russell" Committee for Nuclear Disarmament.

The telegram informs BR that the Greek government has banned the "marathon march", and requests that BR ask the Prime Minister to allow it.

The telegram extends birthday greetings to BR and also informs him of the May 22nd Marathon March to "protest against the barbarity in Vietnam."

The document is an invitation from the Greek Youth "Bertrand Russell" Committee for Nuclear Disarmament to attend a peace demonstration August 5th.

In Greek.

The document is a leaflet advertising the peace march which is sponsored by the Greek Youth "Bertrand Russell" Committee for Nuclear Disarmament.

In Greek.

The document is a leaflet advertising the peace march which is sponsored by the Greek Youth "Bertrand Russell" Committee for Nuclear Disarmament.

The document outlines the plans for a mass demonstration to take place in Athens on Hiroshima Day, August 6th. The document outlines various aspects of the demonstration including the timetable, provisional route, and estimated cost of the project.

Doganis informs BR of the Union of Democratic Left's conference that is to take place in Athens 8-11 December 1962. Doganis asks BR if he could attend the conference as the flight is "not more than 3-4 hours". The union is known as E.D.A.

At the top left-hand corner, in Edith Russell's hand, is: "In replying please say: impossible for me to go to Athens R."

Enclosed is an invitation to the conference, document .178753b, TLS. The invitation is in French and is signed by Jean Passalides; see record 66913.

BR, responding to Doganis' letter of 27 November 1962 (see record 66910), informs him that he is unable to attend the Annual Conference of the Union of Democratic Left in Athens due to other commitments.

Pym mentions that she was "delighted" to see BR's letter in The Guardian, and that she is putting together an information folder on Greek political prisoners. Pym requests that BR provide a short message to accompany the information folder.

In French. There is no addressee but BR is implied.

Passalides is President of the Union of Democratic Left, also known as the E.D.A. The document is an invitation to attend the Union of Democratic Left's annual conference in Athens.

The conference is slated to take place December 9 to 11, 1962.

The invitation is referred to as an enclosure at record 66910.

BR, responding to Pym's previous letter (see record 66913), tells her to keep him informed and to "... tell the prisoners I shall do anything in my power to assist in their release."

He mentions receiving a cable from Tassia Glezou.

BR is "delighted" to learn of the establishment of the Greek Committee of 100 and asks Peristerakis to keep him informed of the Committee's activities; see record 66916.

BR refers to an enclosed (not present) "... copy of a document which I wrote with the Reverend Michael Scott at the formation of the Committee of 100 in Britain over two years ago."

Peristerakis is President, the Youth Committee for International Disarmament "Bertrand Russell".

Peristerakis informs the BRPF of the formation of the Greek Committee of 100.

At the foot of the page, in Peristerakis' hand: "We shall be very glad to have a message of his excellency the Lord Russell".

Enclosed is a declaration, in Greek, urging "... the governments of all nations to exercise every possible endeavour, intervening for the raising of the impassable and the disarmament." The declaration is typeset and is document .178757.

Also present is an English translation of the declaration, document .178756. Both are signed by Peristerakis and Ch. Ganotis.

Peristerakis thanks BR for his previous letter (see record 66915), and informs him of a planned "Week of Peace" that is to take place 21-28 April 1963.

Peristerakis asks BR if he could attend the "Week of Peace", and if unable to do so, send a representative instead.

BR informs Peristerakis that he will be unable to attend the "Week of Peace", but would "... be delighted to send one of my representatives." BR inquires if the Committee could cover the representative's airfare to Greece.

Peristerakis informs BR that the Greek government has banned the proposed "Marathon March"; see record 66917.

BR calls on the Greek government to release all political prisoners and comments on the movement for nuclear disarmament. BR is "encouraged" by the efforts of the Committee to "help rid our world of the threat of war", and states that "if we fail, nothing lies before us but universal death".

At the top of the page, in Edith Russell's hand: "Recorded for 2nd time and sent to A. Yule for P. Pottle to take or send to Greece 24/4/63". Alistair Yule and Pat Pottle are secretaries to BR.

A letter of introduction for Pat Pottle, authorizing him to act as BR's personal representative during his visit to Greece.

Pottle informs Schoenman that he has been deported [from Greece] and will arrive back in London at 3:00 p.m.

Pottle had been acting as BR's representative to the "Week of Peace"; see record 66921.

Pottle extends his best wishes and mentions that he hopes to "return soon for even bigger protest". Pottle had been deported from Greece for his activities; see record 66922.

Also present are two copies of the telegram, documents .178765 to .178766, both TEL(TC).

BR offers his "warmest congratulations" on the peace protest and calls the ban by the Greek government "indefensible", and that the action by the Greek police and military was "barbarous".

This telegram appears on the same page as the one found at record 66923. Also present are two copies of the telegram, documents .178765 and .178766.

Peristerakis calls the Marathon demonstration a "fantastic success" and mentions that "two thousand detained by police for twelve hours." Peristerakis adds that he is "deeply sorry about Pottle and other deportations".

Also present are four copies of the telegram, all TEL(TC), documents .178768, .178769, .178770, and .178770. On all copies of the telegram Peristerakis's name is misspelt as "Pezistezakis".

Pottle comments on the demonstrations in Greece noting that "it is easy for an Englishman to demonstrate in Greece—all they can do is deport him—but for Greeks to demonstrate it takes great courage."

Pottle was deported for his activities during the demonstrations in Greece.

Pottle offers his congratulations on Peristerakis' "May Day Demonstration".

Pottle asks Peristerakis to see if his unused airplane ticket could be refunded in Athens, and if so, Peristerakis could forward the £85 pounds to Pottle, who would, in turn, refund BR.

Pottle refers to various enclosures, all not present: copies of BR's speeches, a copy of BR's 90th birthday celebrations, Unarmed Victory, a tape-recorded message, and "an article for the Bertrand Russell journal".

(This journal is not known.)

Peristerakis thanks Pottle for his letter of 23 April 1963 (see record 66926) and thanks him "for what you have contributed to the peace movement in our country." Peristerakis mentions that Pottle's "interview to Peace News was republished by the Greek press."

BR, writing to the Greek ambassador, comments on human rights abuses in Greece. BR specifically mentions the attack on Gregory Lambrakis and Mr. Tsarouchas, both independent members of the Greek parliament, who were seriously injured because they attended a peace rally. BR calls for the release of all political prisoners.

Also present are two earlier drafts of the letter. Both were unsent:

Document .178776, a two-page TL(CAR). The word "Unsent" appears at the top left-hand corner of the letter.
Document .178777, a two-page TLS, typed on Plas Penrhyn letterhead. The word "Unsent" has been circled on the page.

Peristerakis extends birthday wishes to BR.

BR thanks the "Bertrand Russell" Committee of 100 for their birthday greetings (see record 66930), and assures them "... that we shall not rest in Britain in our support of Greek democracy and our opposition to the barbarism of the government of Greece."

Farley mentions that they are "most anxious" to hear if the £85 owed BR has been sent; see record 66927. He comments on the upcoming Greek royal visit to London.

Pipenellis is Prime Minister of Greece. BR tells Pipenellis that he has called for "... demonstrations in London on the occasion of the proposed visit to this country of King Paul and Queen Frederika."

BR mentions that he will call the demonstrations off if the Greek government grants the rights outlined in his statement. Within the body of the letter BR has included the text of a statement he has issued to the British press. The statement calls for an end to political oppression and the granting of freedom of expression for those that have different political views.

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .178782 and .178783, both TL(CAR).

The document is a clipping from The Guardian, concerning Noel-Baker's letter about the Committee of 100 and Greece.

Noel-Baker comments on the "... recent communist-inspired agitation of which Lord Russell has so unfortunately become the tool."

Noel-Baker mentions that it is "intolerable" and "regrettable" that "Lord Russell should be lending them the prestige of his name."

The clipping is titled "Political Conditions in Greece", and contains various letters to the editor, including one from BR.

BR responds to Noel-Baker's letter in The Guardian on 22 June 1963. Noel-Baker "... does not appear to condemn ... widespread police brutality against those exercising minimal political rights...."

The clipping contains letters concerning the situation in Greece by Leonidas Kyrkos, a member of the Greek parliament, and Evangelos Angelakos. "Guardian 27.6.1963" was added to the clipping.

Noel-Baker, in a letter to The Guardian, comments on the proposed demonstrations against the Greek royal family. Noel Baker asks "So why do Lord Russell, Cannon Collins, the Committee of 100, and their friends plan to insult her [Queen Elizabeth's] guests and relatives?"

Yule outlines the restrictions on civil liberties imposed by the London police on the occasion of the State visit by the Greek royal family. Yule asks Swaine and his colleagues to provide assistance in bringing this matter to the public. Swaine is a British M.P.

Lewin has written a description for BR's second talk in the "Living in an Atomic Age" series, titled "Obsolete Ideas". It is to be published in Radio Times. Lewin includes his reactions to a few "minor points" on BR's draft of the first talk.

Holroyde confirms BR's contribution to the 200th programme of "London Forum". Guests will include Eleanor Roosevelt, Violet Bonham-Carter, David Maxwell-Fyfe, and Lord Boyd-Orr. The topic of discussion will be "Are We Doing Enough to Secure Human Rights?". The Chair will be Edgar Lustgarten and the talk will be recorded on April 28.

BR agrees with Lewin's description of his second talk and accepts some but not all of Lewin's criticisms.

BR encloses (not present) an abridged version of the next talk.

Lewin encloses (not present) a copy of a note he sent to Radio Times about BR's third "Living in an Atomic Age" installment.

Lewin encloses (not present) a typed script for the next talk. Lewin asks how long BR will need to prepare before the next recording.

BR thanks Lewin for the abstract of the third talk.

BR encloses (not present) the script for the second talk and will send the third in a few days.

BR suggests omissions to the second talk, "Obsolete Ideas", as it is too lengthy.

BR also encloses scripts for the four subsequent talks and indicates what can be omitted.

Lewin encloses (not present) a typed script for next Tuesday's talk and a copy of the description of the fourth talk sent to Radio Times.

Lewin encloses (not present) a typed script for the third talk. He thinks that it is too long by at least two pages and asks BR to consider where omissions may be made if needed. Lewin mentions that the Listener devoted much attention to BR's first talk in the series.

Boswell writes concerning BR's rights in the broadcast of his BBC talks in America. Any talk may be broadcast without separate payment for seven days after an original broadcasting; otherwise, a fee equal to the original fee is due.

BR thanks Boswell for providing him with his legal rights concerning the American broadcast of BR's BBC talks.

Lewin reminds BR of the new six-part "Portraits from Memory" series he had agreed to in the fall. Lewin wishes to meet to discuss the details.

Lewin encloses (not present) a typed script for next Tuesday's talk and asks that BR make provisional cuts for the rehearsal.

Lewin encloses (not present) a copy of BR's final talk and again asks BR to make provisional cuts.

This incomplete letter covers "Are We Doing Enough to Secure Human Rights?". It was recorded April 26 and broadcast on the 29th in the General Overseas Transmission.

Zinkin's letter of July 26 (record 66954) indicates Boswell as the author.

This incomplete letter concerns "The Heritage of Britain", recorded April 24 for General Overseas Transmission.

Zinkin's letter of July 26 indicates Boswell as the author.

Zinkin writes that BR has mislaid two contracts from Boswell's letters of July 25 for the broadcasts of "Are We Doing Enough to Secure Human Rights?" and "The Heritage of Britain". Zinkin writes that BR would like duplicates sent and affirms that BR will sign and return the reply sheets as requested.

Holroyde suggests a discussion between BR and Canon Charles Raven, whose current series of talks "Science and the Christian Age" complements BR's own recent series "Living in an Atomic Age". The unscripted talk would be included in the "London Forum" series.

BR writes that a talk between himself and Canon Charles Raven might be possible and interesting. BR suggests a change in the title from "Science and the Christian Age" to "Christianity and the Age of Science" since "from the frontiers of Poland to the shores of the Pacific the age is no longer Christian."

Boswell writes that the Bookman of Valby, Copenhagen, Denmark wishes to broadcast "Living in an Atomic Age" once by Statsradiofonien, Copenhagen. The BBC rights to give permission to re-broadcast are limited to seven days after the original broadcast. This amount of time being well up, Boswell forwards the offer from the Bookman (not present) to BR.

Holroyde is pleased with BR's acceptance of a discussion with Canon Charles Raven and he agrees to BR's title change. The recording can take place on August 16.

Burnett asks BR to contribute a talk for the Far Eastern Service on "Freedom and the Philosopher". It will be one of a series on the importance of freedom. Other contributors are journalists, school teachers, broadcasters, travellers, and scientists. The subject and approach are at BR's discretion.

The broadcast is slated for October, and recording may take place in August. Burnett asks for a copy of a script before the end of September.

Holroyde informs BR that the chair for his discussion with Canon Charles Raven will be William Hamilton Fyfe, who was Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen.

Wilshin produces a Brains Trust programme for "London Calling Asia". She understands from John Morris that BR has agreed to contribute to one of these programmes in the new year. She suggests a dinner at Broadcasting House before the recording sometime in January.

Peristerakis comments that the "[Greek] government prevents our manifestation" and that there is "no permission for open air rally".

The press statement mentions that further charges have been laid against Terry Chandler and Peter Moule regarding their participation in demonstrations against the King and Queen of Greece during their visit to London. The statement mentions that the Committee of 100 is holding an emergency meeting on 2 September 1963 to consider "supporting action". Chandler is the Committee's Field Secretary, and Moule is the National Secretary.

The statement is typed on Committee of 100 letterhead. On the verso is a list of the charges against Chandler and Moule.

Lady Peake is Chairman, Anglo-Greek luncheon. BR thanks Peake for the invitation (not present) to attend "... the Anglo-Greek luncheon at the Savoy Hotel in the presence of H.E. the Greek Ambassador M.M.C. Melas."

BR mentions that he is considering attending the luncheon to air his views on Greek political prisoners, and encloses a copy of his letter (not present) concerning political prisoners that appeared in the Guardian.

This letter may not have been sent as BR declined the invitation in another letter written the same day; see record 66965.

Lady Peake is chairman, the Anglo-Greek Luncheon. BR is unable to attend it as "... my views are not sympathetic to the Greek government and its policy."

BR encloses a copy of his letter (not present) that appeared in The Guardian. The letter concerns Greek political prisoners.

Presumed to be by Schoenman. The document is an outline of events in Greece concerning political prisoners and human rights abuses.

The author comments that the Queen of Greece "... was an active supporter of Hitler and as a young person a member of Hitler's Youth League."

The outline has been edited in blue ink in Schoenman's hand.

Papandreou is Prime Minister of Greece. BR congratulates Papandreou on his election and appeals for the release of political prisoners as this action "... could do so much to help repair the damage done to Greece by the former government."

Also present is a an edited copy of the letter, TL(CAR). The editing is in Farley's hand.

Peristerakis, commenting on President Kennedy's assassination, mentions that "we participate morn with whole world".

Papandreou thanks BR for his earlier letter (see record 66967), and encloses "... excerpts of a recent press conference of mine, in which our policy with regard to 'political prisoners' is outlined."

The two pages of excerpts are document .178792. In the excerpts Papandreou speaks of the "principle of release on probation", and the fact that "out of purely humanitarian reasons prisoners may be released, even before the voting of the law, in cases of serious illness."

Stapley asks BR to contribute to a series of talks called "I Speak for Myself" which is broadcast in the programme called "London Calling Asia". The audience consists of the professional class of English-speaking Asians in India, Pakistan, Ceylon and the Far East.

The subject of the talk is left to BR, but Stapley encloses (not present) an unspecified sample script from the series.

Burnett confirms that BR will attend a meeting of the "Asian Club" on Jan. 22. An audience of Asians will ask BR questions in the style of a press conference.

BR encloses (not present) a signed contract, yet wonders whether the stated fee of 13 guineas is a mistake. He had previously been paid 15 for similar work.

Boswell replies to BR's letter of Jan. 12 concerning fees. Boswell states that for BR's work on the programme "Question Time" 13 guineas is the standard fee for each of the five speakers. Yet it has been agreed that BR should nevertheless be paid 15 guineas for contributions.

Holroyde remarks on the success of previous talks between BR and Lord Samuel. "Why Defend the Free World?" has been picked up by many overseas stations and earned a higher "appreciation index" than any other such discussion has to date.

Holroyde suggests that other such talks could be on "What are Likely to be the Future Trends in Democracy?" and "Will We Ever Achieve World Unity?"

BR agrees to another talk with Lord Samuel if a suitable date can be agreed upon.

BR suggests title have "Shall" and not "Will" (in "Will We Ever Achieve World Unity?").

Holroyde writes concerning new talks between Lord Samuel and BR.

The possibility for extending such talks into a four-part series over the next three months has been suggested and agreed upon by Lord Samuel. The Transcription Service would like to produce an album of such discussions.

Lord Samuel has proposed such topics as "Should World Unity Be Our Aim?" and mentions that April 15 was the 500th anniversary of the birth of Leonardo da Vinci.

A discussion comparing the renaissance to today is then suggested as well as "Have the Last 500 Years Been Worth While?", the relationship of philosophy and science, and "In What Way will Democracy Develop in the Future?".

Lewin suggests that BR give a "group of reminiscent talks" during the summer months for the Home Service. The group of talks would concentrate on several single incidents or personalities from BR's experience.

[This is the beginning of "Portraits from Memory".]

Referring to Lewin's letter concerning "reminiscent" talks, BR would like to discuss the matter in person with Lewin before he commits himself.

Holroyde writes to several BBC departments that four talks between BR and Lord Samuel are being produced. He includes the confirmed topics for the first two: "Should World Unity Be Our Aim?" and "Have the Last Five Hundred Years Been Worth While?". The latter will springboard from the 500th anniversary of the birth of Leonardo da Vinci into a discussion comparing today's world with that of the renaissance.

The last two talks have unconfirmed topics of the psychology of totalitarianism, and the desirability of new processes of Western democracy.

Holroyde is Senior Producer, Overseas Talks.

Holroyde confirms a lunch date with BR and mentions that he has been keeping the Home Service "fully informed" about the new four-part discussions and will be "disappointed" if they are not picked up for domestic use.

Holroyde cancels a lunch date due to the rearrangement of programmes of the next few days stemming from the unexpected death of George VI. However, there will be no change for the programmes with BR. Holroyde assumes BR will have his own rearrangements to see to in connection with the King's death.

Holroyde confirms the title change for the first talk "One World—Is It Feasible?" and the date for its recording. Holroyde proposes that Alan Bullock chair the discussion.

Headings for the discussion will be: 1. "What are the Lines of Division in the World Today, and the Pressures Making for Disunity?" 2. "What Can Be Done to Overcome These Barriers?", 3. "By What Political Means, and with What Machinery, Can We Advance Towards the Concept of One World?"

The second discussion, titled "Leonardo's Day and Our Own—Better or Worse?", will take place as discussed with William Hamilton Fyfe.

BR thanks Holroyde for his letter of Feb. 14 and affirms that he will follow his instructions.

Lewin has pitched the idea for a group of "reminiscent" talks from BR's experience and confirms their acceptance. The group will be called "Four Portraits" and will discuss BR's personal experience with Whitehead, Lytton Strachey and Keynes, D.H. Lawrence, and the two Webbs. A contract from the Talks Booking Manager is forthcoming.

The file includes a handwritten note at the foot of the page by Lewin, to C. T. P. concerning the talks being "T. P. Repeats".

Boswell writes that a fee of 30 guineas will be offered for each of the four 15-minute "reminiscent" talks. A contract will be forthcoming when dates are confirmed.

Fuller writes concerning the Pacific Service programme "Calling Australia". Apparently she had proposed a topic for a talk but BR found he was "not disposed to indulge in prophecy". She would make a further suggestion.

Fuller considers the definition of the phrase "moral values" and wonders whether it has become a "rather monotonous cliché". She asks BR if he "would like to come to the rescue?" If this topic doesn't suit she will try another.

BR thanks Boswell for his letter of Feb. 20. A fee of 30 guineas a talk is "quite satisfactory".

BR thanks Fuller for his letter of Feb. 20. He has "a slight shrinking" from the phrase "moral values" because he feels it would take more than the allotted time to define the word "moral" and that when he was done the BBC would be "so shocked" as to not allow it to be broadcast.

"Western Values" is in just as much danger of becoming a cliché. BR has important things to say on that subject which are "calculated to infuriate the users of that phrase." (Perhaps this led to B&R C52.25.)

Fuller asks BR to consider if his observations "calculated to infuriate" would especially infuriate the Australians, instead of a more worthy target at home in Britain.

A handwritten note follows: Fuller has talked to BR and he agrees to be "tender to Australian susceptibilities". A script is soon to follow.

Holroyde encloses (not present) notes on the outline for that evening's discussion programme.

Fuller asks for the script for "Western Values" by March 6 and confirms dates for recording and broadcast.

Fuller confirms the date for recording "Western Values" as March 10.

Fuller wishes to broadcast for the Overseas Service a talk BR gave on "The Road to Happiness" in the series "As I See It", yet at the time of broadcast the talk was not recorded. She asks BR to repeat that talk for recording at the same time as a the new talk, "Western Values".

BR gave "The Road to Happiness" on the European Service in January.

Fuller asks BR to submit an autobiographical portrait for the Overseas series "Personal Portrait" on the occasion of BR's 80th birthday. BR was disinclined to produce a work similar to his piece for William Clark's Observer "Profile" of himself as he wanted to take a different approach. Fuller's "Personal Portrait" would allow him more freedom.

BR is encouraged to learn that things are going well in Greece, and refers to enclosed (not present) literature concerning the BRPF. He hopes that Peristerakis and other similar-minded individuals can make a financial contribution to the BRPF.

BR thanks Papandreou for his recent letter and assures him that releasing political prisoners will "... win the earnest applause of all of us who have been pained by the past oppression in Greece."

BR offers his congratulations on Papandreou's election victory.

BR is "most grateful" for Papandreou's recent letter in which he mentions the release of political prisoners; however, BR mentions that British conservative newspapers are claiming that the Greek government will be unable to carry out the proposed reforms.

BR is "... very gratified to see the release of the majority of the political prisoners"; however, BR is "... greatly disturbed that over 100 remain in custody including nine women...."

BR appeals to Papandreou to keep his promise and release the remaining "one hundred and twenty five political prisoners".