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Nick Francis attempts world record (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Scotland’s Nick Francis is attempting a record-breaking canoeing trip along the Mississippi River for the US Cancer Society. Leslie Rubin of the organisation describes the hazards they have faced, and the...
David Ennals on smoking legislation (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with David Ennals on the withdrawal of high tar cigarettes. It looks at the health warning that will appear on all adverts, the problem of social smoking and long term plans for reducing smoking in...
Derek Humphry on the assisted suicide of his wife Jean (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Derek Humphry talks about the assisted suicide of his wife Jean, who suffered from cancer, and his book, Final Exit. Male interviewer not identified.
US Senator Hubert Humphrey is remembered (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary
US Senator Hubert Humphrey has died of pelvic cancer. Here his life in politics is remembered, as are the last few months of his life and treatment for his terminal illness. Report by Norman Beebe.
President Carter wants to negotiate with Iranians over hostages (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Reporter Andrew Manderstam speaks to an unidentified male correspondent about the Iranian situation and the United States Government. President Carter is putting no pressure on the Shah to leave the US after...
May Kelly on cancer money (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a lady named May Kelly who turned down the offer of a holiday to help raise money for a cancer research campaign. Female interviewer not identified.
Cancer diagnosis and fundraising campaign (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about the slow rates of cancer diagnosis in the UK and on a fundraising campaign (involving the screening of the film, Mr Horatio Knibbles) to provide equipment for the Mount Vernon Hospital in...
Naomi Uemura receives Cross for Valour (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Robin White reports on Japan’s Naomi Uemura receiving the Cross for Valour in sport. Naomi Uemura says he is very happy to receive his award. Teddy Kennedy, Jr talks about his experience after having his...
Industrial injury and cancers (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on research by Sam Epstein, Professor of Occupational Medicine at University of Illinois, on industrial injury and cancer. Includes interview with Epstein and David Basnett, leader of GMWU on next...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell. In the first half Company Director of Lock and Co hatters (who invented the bowler), Frank Yardley(?), talks about the history of the...