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59 results found for '"Rivers"' in Keywords.
Trip up the Thames (1976)
- Genre
- Discussion; Documentary; Vox pop
A trip up the Thames by boat gives a general overview of the sights along the River Thames, and presenter Christopher Hourmouzious hears from passengers and tourists on their opinions of the river and the...
Tour of Thames Water Authority (1976)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Christopher Hourmouzious reports on the various treatments that water goes through before being suitable for use. Laurie Moles from the Thames Water Authority discusses how water enters the system, as well...
Columbia rainforest expedition (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Captain John Saunders is interviewed about an expedition (beginning June 1977) rafting down the Rio Caqueta, a tributary of the Amazon, to conduct scientific projects in the border area of Columbia and...
Jack Temple on Columbia rainforest expedition (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Jack Temple is interviewed about his forthcoming Columbia rainforest expedition and its archaeological, ecological and medical aims. The interviewer is Chris Hourmouzious.
Changes in river policing (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Superintendent Sidney Pleese(?) on changes in London’s River Police. Male interviewer not identified.
Thames redevelopment (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with deputy leader of the GLC, Illtyd Harrington, on the need for redevelopment of the River Thames to exploit its commercial potential. Male interviewer not identified.
Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Drama; Interview; Speech
Our Kind of Town, a weekly programme presented by Keith Howell. This edition looks at two new books on London. The first part examines Playing the Empire, by David Holloway, which looks at the Victorian...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
This edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell. Talks to the authors of 2 new books on London- Jo Anderson on Anchor and Hope on community life on the banks of the River Thames through the...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and looks at the bridges on the River Thames. Basil Cracknell, author of Portrait of London River, talks about Thames bridges through...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates the London water supply system past and present. Visits the Metropolitan Water Authority headquarters to talk to...