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Christopher Soames on EEC (1975)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Sir Christopher Soames, European Commissioner, on the question of British membership of the European Economic Community prior to a UK referendum on 06/06/75.
Christopher Soames on EEC (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Patricia Kelly interviews outgoing European Commission Vice-President Sir Christopher Soames, on the EEC, the amount of trade done, his regrets at Britain joining so late, how it compares to other countries...
Christopher Soames on receiving peerage (1978)
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- Interview
Sir Christopher Soames says he is pleased to re-join home politics as he is elevated to the peerage. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White).
Zimbabwe Rhodesia ceasefire (1979)
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- News report; Speech
Report on the statement read on Zimbabwe Rhodesia national television and radio address by Lord (Christopher) Soames, current governor until elections are held, announcing the ceasefire and lifting the ban...
Zimbabwe Rhodesia ceasefire (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the final details of the Zimbabwe Rhodesia ceasefire being discussed at the Lancaster House Conference in London, and fears the Patriotic Front have about the details. Includes press conference...
Lord Soames on relocation of civil servants (1979)
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- Speech
Lord Christopher Soames presents to Parliament his speech on the dispersal of civil service posts from London to other areas of Britain. He refers to the Hardman Report which analysed the consequences of...
After eight special (1980)
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- Documentary; Interview; Press conference; Speech; Vox pop; Music; News report; News bulletin; Election coverage
After Eight special documentary about the journey of Rhodesia from British colony to independent Zimbabwe. With many archive clips. Speaking are: former Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith; former British PM...
Lord Soames farewell broadcast to Rhodesia (1980)
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- Speech; Special
Farewell broadcast by Governor Lord Christopher Soames following multi-ethnic elections and prior to Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe. Looking back at the events of the last few months...
Zimbabwe independence preparations (1980)
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- News report; Speech
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury on preparations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe for Independence Day celebrations following the victory of Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF in the country’s multi-ethnic elections....
Christopher Soames on Rhodesian elections (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Christopher Soames, Governor, on the introduction of an ordinance in Rhodesia aimed at reducing intimidation and violence in the country’s forthcoming elections. Interviewer not heard.