| Description | The file contains the following:
- The book "Just William's Luck: The Story of the Film in the Making", published by D McKenzie, Glasgow, in c1947. The book has been inscribed to Richmal [Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton] from William Graham (the actor who played William in the film "Just William's Luck"); inscription dated 1996.
- Correspondence sent to Richmal Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] from AP Watt and Son, London, literary agents, and from London Weekend Television about the creation of a William television series titled "Just William" by Stella Richman Productions; correspondence dated 1975-1977. This includes a list of broadcast dates for each episode in the first series of "Just William" and lists of proposed recording dates for each episode in the second series of "Just William"; lists created in 1977.
- A draft copy of an agreement between Richmal Ashbee and Stella Richman Productions for the creation of the television series ["Just William"]; draft copy created in 1975.
- A published leaflet giving directions to Thames Television's studios; leaflet created in c1975.
- A typed script for episode 2 of the television programme "Just William" adapted by Keith Dewhurst; episode titled "The Outlaws and the Tramp"; script created in 1976 (and episode due to be broadcast on 13 February 1977).
- A typed script for episode 3 of the television programme "Just William" adapted by Keith Dewhurst; episode titled "William - the Great Actor"; script created in 1976 (and episode due to be broadcast on 20 February 1977).
- A press cutting from the "Times", 17 July 2002, containing an obituary for Stella Richman.
- A letter sent to [Richmal] Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) about an episode of "The Book Programme" dedicated to the William stories [it is not clear if this was a radio or television programme]; letter dated 1977.
- A photocopy of an advertisement for the book "Richmal Crompton: The Woman Behind William" by Mary Cadogan; advertisement created by Happy Hours Unlimited, Leeds, [bookseller]; advert created in c1986, and photocopy made in c1986.
- A letter to [Richmal] Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] from BBC Bristol Network Production Centre, about the creation of radio programmes featuring readings of William stories by Martin Jarvis, and about the broadcast of the radio programme "The Woman Behind William"; letter dated 1986.
- Correspondence to AP Watt Ltd, London, [literary agents], from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) about the creation of radio programmes based on the William stories; correspondence dated 1988-1990 (most of the letters are photocopies, with the photocopies made in c1988-c1990).
- A letter to Richmal Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] from AP Watt Ltd, London, literary agents, about the creation of a "Just William" [audio cassette] tape by the BBC [British Broadcasting Corporation]; letter dated 1990.
- A photocopy of a signed agreement between Richmal Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] and BBC Enterprises Ltd, for the creation of radio programmes based on the William stories; agreement dated 1990, and photocopy made in c1990.
- A photocopy of an unsigned agreement between AP Watt Ltd, London, [literary agents], and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), for the use of an excerpt from a William story in the television programme "Five to Eleven"; agreement dated 1988, and photocopy made in c1988.
- A photocopy of a signed agreement between Richmal Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] and the Playhouse Theatre Company, London, for the creation of a play based on the William stories; agreement created in c1990, and photocopy made in c1990.
- Correspondence sent to Richmal Ashbee [niece of Richmal Crompton] from AP Watt Ltd, London, literary agents, and from Talisman Films, London, about the creation of the television series ["Just William"]; correspondence dated 1991-1998. This includes: a draft copy of an agreement between Richmal Ashbee and Talisman Films for the creation of the television series (draft copy created in 1991); and a cast list for the television series (cast list dated 1994).
- A draft copy of a letter [to Talisman Films from Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton], discussing the television series ["Just William", produced by Talisman Films]; draft copy created in c1996.
- Notes [written by Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton] about the creation of the television series ["Just William", produced by Talisman Films]; notes written in c1991-c1996.
- A letter from David Schutte [recipients' names not stated] about casting for extras for the ["Just William"] television series; letter dated 1994.
- A proof copy of the front and back covers of the book "Just William: Sixteen Classic Stories", published by Macmillan, featuring an image from the Talisman "Just William" television series; proof copy created in c1994.
- A call sheet, giving details of filming for the television series "Just William" by Talisman Films on 10 August 1995 at Chilworth Manor.
- Christmas cards from Talisman Films [recipients' names not stated] featuring photographs from the television series ["Just William"]; cards created in c1995.
- Correspondence sent to Richmal Ashbee from AP Watt Ltd, London, literary agents, and from Collectors' Lot, Plympton, Devon, about the use of photographs of Richmal Crompton in episodes of the television programme "Collectors' Lot"; correspondence dated 1998-2000.
- Press cuttings and photocopies of press cuttings containing articles about television and radio adaptations of the William stories; articles dated 1990-c2000, and any photocopies made in c1990-c1994. |
| Related Material | Further documents relating to the film "Just William's Luck" can be found in RC 110 and RC 286.
Further scripts for television programmes based on the William stories can be found in RC 134, RC 228 and RC 270.
Further correspondence from literary agents can be found in RC 7, RC 20, RC 21, RC 35, RC 46, RC 48, RC 81, RC 105, RC 106, RC 107, RC 108, RC 110, RC test 1, RC test 2, RC test 4, RC 120, RC 121, RC 122, RC 123, RC 124, RC 125, RC 126, RC 127, RC 128, RC 129, RC 131, RC 133, RC 139, RC 200, RC 208, RC 217, RC 212, RC 231, RC 275, RC 337 and RC 350.
Further correspondence from radio and television production companies can be found in RC 81, RC 124, RC 126, RC 136, RC 146 and RC 149.
Further documents relating to the television series "Just William" by Talisman Films Limited can be found in RC 228, RC 265, RC 276, RC 286 and RC 288.
Further documents relating to the television series "Just William" by Stella Richman Productions can be found in RC 234, RC 272, RC 273, RC 296, RC 337, RC 368 and RC 384.
Further documents relating to radio recordings of William stories by Martin Jarvis can be found in RC 122, RC 124, RC 126, RC 136 and RC 290.
Further articles about Richmal Crompton and her creations can be found in RC 17, RC 18, RC 29, RC 86, RC 87, RC 88, RC 89, RC 90, RC 109, RC 110, RC 111, RC 117, RC 143, RC 182, RC 186, RC 201, RC 202, RC 203, RC 204, RC 205, RC 206, RC 207, RC 208, RC 209, RC 210, RC 211, RC 212, RC 213, RC 216, RC 217, RC 224, RC 225, RC 226, RC 239, RC 253, RC 264, RC test 11, RC test 12, RC 315, RC 319, RC 324, RC 347, RC 361, RC 370 and RC 375.
Further draft copies of covers for William books can be found in RC test 4, RC 124, RC 133, RC 138, RC 139, RC 150 and RC 181.
Further documents relating to Mary Cadogan's biography of Richmal Crompton can be found in RC 139, RC 142, RC 146, RC 181, RC 197, RC 198, RC 213, RC test 12 and RC 290. |