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16 results found for '"Pacific"' in Keywords.
Canoeist Frank Goodman rounds Cape Horn (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Doreen Goodman on her husband, boat designer Frank, canoeing around Cape Horn with three others. Mrs Goodman received news of the crew’s success via radio ham John Wright. Male interviewer not identified.
Brian Hayes show (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
Broadway star Mary Martin on the Brian Hayes show as her autobiography My Heart Belongs is published. On her life, career in musical theatre and views on musical theatre. Includes music from shows. Some...
Tanker towed into Sandown (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Stephen Ross, Liberal MP for Isle of Wight, describes the public reaction to as well as the ecological and financial effects of towing the giant scuppered tanker Pacific Glory into Sandown Bay. The Glory was...
After eight (1980)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Documentary; Interview; Jingle; Speech
Douglas Moffitt presents this edition of After Eight, on the Advertising Association conference in Brighton and some of the issues raised in it. Speaking are: chairman of the conference Sir David Orr;...
Separatists declare independence in Malakula (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Unidentified male speaker (poss. correspondent) on attempts to declare independence on the south Pacific island of Malakula in the British- and French-ruled New Hebrides. N’Makiaute separatists raised a...
Peter Bird on rowing across Pacific Ocean (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on British rower Peter Bird’s (unsuccessful) attempt to row alone across the Pacific Ocean. Bird speaks to the press in Queensland, Australia. Male reporter not identified.
Pete Wilkinson on French nuclear testing (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Co-founder of Greenpeace, Pete Wilkinson talks about plans to monitor French nuclear testing in the Pacific Ocean despite threats from the French Government. Male interviewer not identified.
Steve Jones show (1988)
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- Interview
Bertice Reading joins Steve Jones and discusses her career as singer and dancer and her new role as Bloody Mary in the musical South Pacific at the Prince of Wales Theatre; the show, and the people coming to...
Richard Branson to attempt Pacific balloon crossing (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
James Bays reports on the proposed attempt by Virgin businessman, Richard Branson, to cross the Pacific Ocean by hot air balloon. Includes interviews with co-pilot Per Lindstrand on the disastrous previous...
Richard Branson balloon attempt fails (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Julie Sedgwick interviews businessman Richard Branson about the failure of his record-breaking attempt to fly a balloon across the Pacific. He and co-pilot Per Lindstrand were just 45 minutes from take-off...