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10 results found for '"Regiments"' in Keywords.
A sprig of shamrock (1979)
- Genre
- Music; Feature
Dick Phillips takes a look at the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s day. The tradition of the regiment, and St Patrick’s Day, and the history of the regiment. Includes interviews with regiment members and...
Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
Our Kind of Town. Keith Howell hosts this episode (Old Soldiers Never Die?) in which 84 year-old World War I survivor Charlie Garrard(?) shares his recollections of the War. Rose Coombs, Special Collections...
Trooping the colour with commentary (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Music; Special
Part of the trooping of the colour including Welsh Guards at Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. Includes actuality of the ceremony with national anthem and commentary. Male reporter not...
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;...
UDR reorganisation (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speech by Army chief, General Sir Robert Richardson on the reorganisation of the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR). Includes speech excerpts. Ken Johnston reports.
The Jocks in Belfast (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Music; News report
The Jocks in Belfast. West Sound documentary on the Royal Highland Fusiliers deployed in Belfast, presented and produced by Colin Calder. In 2 parts (both included here). Named speakers include Army...
The Kings troop (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary; Special
Documentary on the 40th anniversary of the Kings Troop, Horse Artillery. Starts with 6.00 am Reveille and visiting the St Johns Wood Barracks. Includes interviews with members.
Australian regiment to guard British royal houses (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Music
A regiment of Australians marched through London today, ready to take over guard duties at Buckingham Palace. They will also stand duty outside the Tower of London, St James’s Palace and Windsor...
UK regimental amalgamations and reductions (1991)
- Genre
- Speech
Defence Secretary Tom King announcing cuts in military strength, in the House of Commons, detailing what will happen to each regiment with some merging.
UK regimental amalgamations and reductions (1991)
- Genre
- Speech
Defence Secretary Tom King announcing, in the House of Commons, cuts in military strength, acknowledges there will be sadness at regimental amalgamations. Ends abruptly.