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26 results found for '"Lonrho"' in Keywords.
MP’s wife alleges threats by Lonrho chief (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Audrey Sedgemore, wife of Labour MP, Brian Sedgemore, alleging she received threatening phone calls from Lonrho chairman, Tiny Rowland (Roland Rowland), in an attempt to block criticism of the...
Lonrho thrown out of Tanzania (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male speaker about the mining company Lonrho, which has been thrown out of Tanzania.
House of Fraser profits fall (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sir Hugh Fraser, Chairman of House of Fraser, about a fall in profits in the first six months of 1980. He talks about the company’s flag shop store Harrods, and the reaction of major...
Lonrho bid for House of Fraser (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with House of Fraser spokesman about an offer made by Lonrho to buy House of Fraser which is well bellow their expectations. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Laker Airways collapse - bid for new licence (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the attempt by Sir Freddie Laker to obtain his licence from the Civil Aviation Authority after the announcement of a rescue package for his bankrupt Laker Airways company, headed by Lonrho chairman...
Laker Airways collapse - government advice and interest (1982)
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- Interview
Interview with UK aviation minister Iain Sproat, on his advice to Sir Freddie Laker and Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland about their scheme to save the bankrupt Laker Airways budget airline and the...
Laker Airways collapse - reaction to rescue package (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male holidaymaker about the announcement of a rescue package for the bankrupt Laker Airways from Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland. Male interviewer not identified.
Freddie Laker on company relaunch (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews British businessman, Freddie Laker about the launch of his new low-cost airline following the collapse of Laker Airways and the financial intervention of Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland.
Sunday Standard to close (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the decision of Lonrho-owned publishers George Outram to close the Scottish newspaper, The Sunday Standard. Includes interview with editor Jack Crossley. Male reporter not identified.
Labour candidate for Chesterfield (1984)
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- Interview
Tony Benn on his selection as the Labour candidate for Chesterfield. He feels that the whole Labour Party will support his selection, including General Secretary Jim Mortimer. He does not see it as a test...