Description: This film was made in 1957 when Professor Lawrence was 55 years old. During the second world war Professor Lawrence was part of a team of American and British scientists concerned with the development of fissile materials. The Faraday Medal was awarded to Professor Lawrence in 1952 in recognition of his distinguished work in the field of nuclear physics. Professor Lawrence is seated at a desk and signs the IEE Faraday Medal book before commencing his interview.