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23 results found for '"San Francisco"' in Keywords.
Alcatraz Prison as tourist attraction (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the popularity as a tourist attraction of the former federal prison on Alcatraz Island off the coast of San Francisco, California. Includes interview with Tina Yee(?), guide. Male reporter not...
San Francisco prepares for earthquake (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the preparations for a predicted earthquake disaster in San Francisco, California. Includes interviews with Philip Day, San Francisco emergency services; Dr Mervyn Silverman, San Francisco health...
Simulated earthquake in San Franciso (1980)
- Genre
- Drama; Interview; News report; Special
Report on a simulated earthquake in San Franciso, organised by Mayor Dianne Feinstein. Includes actuality of the simulation, including injured people calling for help. Speakers include: Dr Mervyn Silverman;...
An 8.3 in business hours (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Phone-in; Special; Vox pop
An 8.3 in Business Hours. A programme in the Network series, produced by Piccadilly Radio in Manchester. Examines official preparations and measures undertaken by the authorities in San Francisco,...
George Best to join San Jose Earthquakes (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on George Best’s offer by Middlesbrough of £1,500 per match. Includes interviews with Best and Middlesbrough manager Bobby Murdoch, who says Best has let people down. Best says he cannot justify...
George Best on quitting British football (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Footballer, George Best on his decision not to accept a place on the Middlesbrough FC squad. He has decided to leave the UK and play for San Jose Earthquakes but says he leaves with a clear conscience, even...
American journey (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
Documentary covering (Andrew?) Jones’s month-long journey across America. It looks at San Francisco, including a fish restaurant and China Town, the California vineyards, an earthquake, Silicon Valley, an...
Queen tours California (1983)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Report on two events which Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attended in San Francisco during their tour of California- singer Tony Bennett entertained at the city’s music centre...
Norman Fowler in USA on AIDS research trip (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with cabinet minister Norman Fowler who is visiting the US to investigate ways of combating AIDS and treating those with the disease. He speaks after visiting a hospice in San Francisco. Male...
Steve Jones show (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
British actor David Yip speaks about his career and overcoming stereotypical roles offered to actors of oriental origin. Born to a Chinese father and British mother, he discusses how Chinese communities...