'Off Limits - A Report from London to Vietnam'

Three programmes were produced, the third of which was made in two parts. Programmes 1 and 2 were introduced by Charles Parker and comprised commentary and music. Programme 3 differed in that it was a discussion between Charles Parker and two Americans; the folk singer Barbara Dane (who also performed protest songs)and jounalist Irwin Solber. The location of the master assembly for Part 1 of this production is not currently identified, but rough edits of what are assumed to be Part 1 have been catalogued. The master for Part 2 survives and is introduced by an unidentified American male.

These items are arranged to show the creative and production process that culminated in a broadcast quality production. However, this is an approximate order and further research may reveal a definitive order.

For related paper files, see MS 4000/2/136.

Charles Parker worked with American anti war campaigners to produce a series of programmes about the Vietnam War, with an emphasis on American resistance to the U.S. government's policy towards Vietnam. It also considered discrimination within the USA against black people and the struggle of all poor people against capitalism. Billed as 'A Report from London to Vietnam', 'Off Limits' was targetted at American service personnel based in South East Asia. It contained music, commentary and interviews and provided a platform for some British but primarily American anti-war activists, as well as draft resisters, student and worker protesters, and performers of folk and protest songs.