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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)

    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.

  • Naomi Uemura receives Cross for Valour (1979)

    Genre
    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)

    Genre
    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)

    Genre
    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)

    Genre
    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)

    Genre
    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)

    Genre
    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)

    Genre
    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.