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110 results found for '"Motor vehicles"' in Keywords.
Prince Michael of Kent in London-Brighton Rally (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Prince Michael of Kent on driving in the London to Brighton Rally in a 1903 Daimler. Male interviewer not identified.
Barry Bowles on his attempt to break the land speed record (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Barry Bowles is interviewed in preparation for his attempt at the land speed record. He will drive the first British built rocket car, known as the Blonde Bombshell. He discusses the aerodynamics, the...
Five police officers died in coach crash (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chairman of the Police Federation, Jim Jardine explains the situation involving the people killed in a coach crash. Five members of the police service were killed in the accident, when the coach taking them...
Mister Softee ice cream van explodes in New York (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Beard reports on the explosion of a Mister Softee ice cream van in New York. Includes interview with one of the injured, Ron Brillo(?). New York reporter is Ed Garren(?).
Brian Hayes show (1978)
- Genre
- Discussion; Phone-in
Brian Hayes discusses newspaper headlines, including the front-page story of Government plans to increase petrol prices and withdraw road tax; this is followed by a phone-in on the subject. The clip is edited.
Gladys Gibbons blames driving instructor for accident (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Learner driver Gladys Gibbons describes how an accident occurred during her 19th driving lesson; she blames her instructor and says she’s half the woman she was. Male interviewer not identified.
William Rodgers on abandonment of Archway inquiry (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
William (Bill) Rodgers, Secretary of State for Transport, on his reasons for the abandonment of the Archway motorway inquiry due to the activities of pressure groups opposed to the new bypass. Male...
Fiat fraud inquiry (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on an alleged insurance fraud involving Fiat cars. The police are currently investigating and Lloyd’s of London has initiated an inquiry. Male reporter not identified.
Leslie Murphy on NEB profits (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
National Enterprise Board (NEB) chairman, Leslie Murphy talks to Peter Murphy about NEB profits despite the financial problems of British Leyland.
Land speed record attempt fails (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Barry Bowles on his failed land speed record attempt. Male interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.