Michael McCarthy in conversation with Richard Sillitto. Michael shares anecdotes and behind the scenes stories in a relaxed conversation with his longtime colleague, Richard. He covers the changing world of TV since he first started at TV Centre in 1961.
The RTS Lifetime Achievement Award was recently presented to Michael McCarthy, veteran Sound Designer whose career has spanned six decades, and a range of changing technologies.
Michael's credits include Doctor Who, Morecambe and Wise, Miss World, The Two Ronnies, Top of the Pops, Lennie Henry, Who Dares Wins, The National Lottery and many, many more.
Michael has delivered pristine sound on many iconic moments of TV, from 'Four Candles' and 'All the Right Notes But...' through to the strange microphone on Blankety Blank.
Richard Sillitto's sound credits include Dancing on Ice, Strictly Come Dancing, RuPaul's Drag Race and Would I Lie to You.
Producers: Terry Marsh and Phil Barnes
