Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Has just returned from an interview with Olivier (Laurence), Burrell and the business manager. During the interview, he was made to realise that he was expected to resign from the production. Feels that members of the wardrobe have been antagonistic towards him from the beginning. Extended discussion of the reasons for arguments between him and the wardrobe team. Feels that they want to make the costumes in their own way and not in Beaton's. Thinks that James Brown and Emma have organised fittings behind his back, so that the cotumes are already finished when he sees them and no alterations can be done. Gives examples of this happening. Describes details of the interview. Discusses Olivier's reasons for wanting his resignation. Believes that Brown or Emma have given Olivier the ultimatum that either he must leave or they will leave. States that it is significant that they have waited until they have all the drawings they need and all the furniture has been chosen before they ask for his resignation. Expresses sorrow that this has happened and is worried about what will happen to Beaton's designs when he is not there to keep control over them.