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Bernard Betts on Sierra Leone scorpion expedition (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Bernard Betts talks about his planned expedition to search for scorpions in Sierra Leone, having gone on a reconnaissance mission searching the British Museum collection. His team plans to use UV lamps to...
Death of Guy the Gorilla (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary
Report on the death of Guy the Gorilla at London Zoo. Guy, aged 32, passed away after having an operation on his teeth. During his life more than 16 million people visited the gorilla, including the British...
Two bombs in central London (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on two bomb explosions in Central London, near the British Museum, and in a basement parking area of the YMCA in Great Russell Street. Speaking are: Michael Witcam(?), eyewitness to YMCA bomb; Jim...
Two bombs in central London (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Alan Roberts, motor agent, recalling a man who hired a car used in bomb raids in Central London, near the British Museum, and at the YMCA in Great Russell Street. Male interviewer not...
Lord Elgin on Elgin Marbles (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Andrew Bruce, 11th Earl of Elgin on the Elgin Marbles, the classical Greek sculptures from the Parthenon which were brought to Britain by the 7th Earl and are now on display at the...
Museum entrance fees resisisted (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
David Wilson, Dierctor of the British Museum on why he is resisiting introducing entrance charges despite a need to raise funds-they have a shortage of 150 staff. He calls for more money from the government...