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35 results found for '"Medals"' in Keywords.
Robert Maxwell on life and times (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with publisher and former Labour MP Robert Maxwell on his life and career. Covers the way the press invades his private life; his thoughts on bringing in a new Scottish paper; advertising; his...
Pat Simmons - The speaking clock (1977)
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- 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.
Naomi Uemura receives Cross for Valour (1979)
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- 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...
Sir John Smyth receives VC (1979)
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- Interview
Sir John Smyth talks about being awarded the Victoria Cross in May 1979 at the age of 86.
Moscow Olympics boycott - effect on competition (1980)
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- Interview
Interview about the effects on competition in the 1980 Moscow Olympics after an American led international boycott of the games following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Male speaker and female...
Moscow Olympics boycott (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on which countries are joining and the effects of the boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics over the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. With comment from Sebastian Coe, British athlete. Male reporter not...
Falklands War - VC awards (1982)
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- News report
Paul Maurice reports on the victims of the Falklands War mentioned in the pages of the London Gazette, and the recipients of the Victoria Cross - Herbert Jones and Ian McKay - and other awards. Includes...
ITN report on Falklands honours (1982)
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- Interview; News bulletin; News report
ITN report on the honours awarded to military and civilian heroes of the Falklands conflict. Martyn Lewis presents. With contributions from Corporal Ian Bailey; Marica McKay, widow of Sergeant Ian McKay;...
Medals for Falklands servicemen (1982)
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- News report; Interview
Dickie Arbiter reports on recipients of the Queen’s birthday awards at Buckingham Palace including medals for servicemen following the end of the Falklands conflict. Speakers include: Guardsman Stephen...
Paratrooper’s widow receives Victoria Cross (1982)
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- Interview
Interview with Marica McKay, the widow of Paratroop Sergeant Ian McKay who was killed in the Falklands conflict, prior to accepting her husband’s posthumous Victoria Cross. Female interviewer not identified.