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401 results found for '"Charities"' in Keywords.
Shirley Nolan on son Anthony (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
An interview with Shirley Nolan, the mother of Anthony Nolan, who is suffering from Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare inherited blood disorder. His mother describes his worsening condition, and the Anthony...
Edward Fox on his career (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Actor Edward Fox discusses his part in a Silver Jubilee Appeal Gala Midnight Matinee with interviewer Bob Holness. The conversation turns to Fox’s film roles, including The Jackal, and Lt. Horrocks in A...
Neil McIntosh on housing and homeless (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews Neil McIntosh, new director of Shelter, about homelessness and unacceptable state of bad housing in UK.
Princess Anne Save the Children speech (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Princess Anne, as President of the Save the Children Fund, addressing Northern Ireland members and paying tribute to the work being done by the Fund both there and in other parts of the world.
War in Ethiopia (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Mary Dines, War on Want, is interviewed about the war between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Female interviewer not identified.
Hayes on Sunday (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Phone-in
Hayes on Sunday revisits the week’s shows with guests: Jessica Mitford talks about her time in the US Communist Party; Kenneth Slack, director, talks about the work of Christian Aid and takes a call...
Bridie Maguire and the Women Caring Trust (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Bridie Maguire, Belfast housewife, on life in Belfast, founding the charity Women Caring Trust and other projects in the area. Male interviewer not identified.
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...
Rita Nightingale jailed (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Roy Payton from the Portia Trust, on the case of Rita Nightingale - in jail in Thailand on drugs charges. Money is being raised to allow her mother to visit and for an English barrister to be...
Servicemen Christmas appeal (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with organiser of appeal for donations to servicemen for Christmas. The response has been amazing , with many small donations from pensioners. Speakers unidentified.