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20 results found for '"London Zoo"' in Keywords.
Death of Guy the Gorilla (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary; Vox pop
Steve Harvey reports on the death of Guy the Gorilla, aged 32, at London Zoo. The report examines Guy’s life and popularity, and how his body is to be stuffed and sent to the Natural History Museum....
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...
London’s newer buildings (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with William Bell, Chairman of the Historic Building Committee on the Greater London Council, on listing London’s newer buildings to save them for future generations. Buildings include London Zoo...
The London interview (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
In this edition Tricia Ingrams talks to Don Newson, 40 years a keeper at London Zoo, and goes for a tour of the zoo with him.
Two bear cubs born at London Zoo (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Keeper, Sam Norton on two male bear cubs, Milk and Honey, born at London Zoo. The cubs will remain with their mother until they are given homes at other zoos. Female interviewer not identified.
London Zoo pandas reunited (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male veterinary officer (poss. David Jones) of London Zoo on the reuniting of pandas Ching Ching and Chia Chia following the operation on Ching Ching in 04/80. Female interviewer not...
Winnie the Pooh statue unveiled at London Zoo (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Poetry
Report on the unveiling of a Winnie the Pooh statue at London Zoo. Includes reading of an excerpt from the Christopher Robin poem about London Zoo- male speaker not identified; comment from Michael Brown of...
Wild green microphone (1984)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Wild Green Microphone programme hosted by Richard Robbins. This edition goes behind the scenes at London Zoo, Regent’s Park. Includes interviews with staff members Bill Thornton on food supplies; Tracy(?)...
Urban man exhibit at London Zoo (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Two linked clips about Catalan performance artist Alberto Vidal, and his human exhibit called Urban Man in an open enclosure, in London Zoo following his performances at other zoos around the world. Includes...
Last panda in Britain - Cha Cha leaves for Mexico (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Cha Cha - the last panda in Britain - is getting ready to leave London Zoo for his new home in Mexico, where it is hoped he will be able to find a new mate. Keeper Mick Carman will be sad to see him go but...