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14 results found for '"Clocks"' in Keywords.
Pat Simmons - The speaking clock (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Patricia Simmons, the voice of the speaking clock, on receiving an imperial service medal for working for the Post Office for 39 years. Female interviewer not identified.
Clock evidence frees man (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with railway worker, Walter Brennan, on the police evidence gained from a broken station clock that helped to free Albert Taylor, after he spent five years in jail on a murder charge. Male...
Greenwich Observatory resets time (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (not identified) at the Greenwich Observatory about the loss of one or two seconds at midnight on the 31/12/79 to reset clocks and who it will affect. Female interviewer not...
Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Music
In this week’s edition Keith Howell visits the Fine Art and Antiques Fair at Earls Court Olympia, West London, and interviews exhibition organiser, Marion Deveney(?). He also speaks to stand-holder,...
Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; News bulletin; Advertisement; Jingle; Trailer; Music
Our Kind of Town, presented by Keith Howell. In this edition part 1 examines the recently constructed Sutton Central Library and its role in the local community, including interview with Roy Smith, Borough...
The march of time (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary; Special
The March of Time, presented by Rodney Bennett. Looks at methods of recording and telling time. Visits National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and Royal Greenwich Observatory, Herstmonceux, Sussex. Interviews...
Big Ben adjustment (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
Interview about the readjustment to the Big Ben clock with the addition of a second. Includes sound of the bells. Male speaker and female interviewer not identified.
Funeral of President Andropov (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Tribute; Music; Special
Report on the funeral of Soviet President Yuri Andropov. The oldest man to take power in the Soviet Union, Konstantin Chernenko, pays tribute (in Russian). Defence Minister Dmitriy Ustinov said the Soviet...
Pat Simmons to be replaced as voice of Speaking Clock (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Pat Simmons, who is to be replaced as the voice of the Speaking Clock, talks about her experience in the role. Simmons was the second voice of the clock. Female interviewer not identified.
Brian Cobby on becoming the speaking clock (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Brian Cobby on becoming the new voice of British Telecom’s talking clock. Female interviewer not identified.