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Burton's diaries to come from Yale

Publication Date: Mon, 13/08/2012 - 08:00

Yale University Press is releasing the never-before-published diaries of the Welsh actor and film star, Richard Burton, who was twice married to Elizabeth Taylor.

The legendary star's diaries cover the years 1939 to 1983, and the volume will be released as a £25 hardback on 31st October.

The book is edited by Chris...

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Campbell diaries stir up Westminster

Publication Date: Fri, 09/03/2007 - 08:26

The Financial Times reports on the Westminster reaction to the recent news that Random House is publishing the diaries of Alastair Campbell, the prime minister's former chief spin doctor.

According to the newspaper's "Observer" columnist, "the melodrama accompanying the end of Tony Blair's premiership gathers...

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