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Doug Scott on Everest climb (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Doug Scott, who was with Chris Bonington on his Everest climb and who climbed the South West Face with Dougal Haston, describes the expedition, the problems, the challenges and the mountain itself. He...
Donald Trelford, Editor of the Observer (1975)
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- Interview
Bob Holness talks to Donald Trelford, the new Editor of the Observer. He talks about changes planned for the newspaper, and discusses the future of Fleet Street in the face of economic crisis.
Viscount Leathers on taking Concorde flight (1975)
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- Interview
Viscount Leathers (Frederick Leathers) is interviewed about his forthcoming trip on the inaugural flight of Concorde. He was involved in the first flight of the Sikorski Seaplane, the Comet, and the 747,...
Edward Heath on car bomb attack (1975)
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- Interview
Edward Heath has escaped assassination by a car bomb, which was planted outside a restaurant near his home (13/10/75). He is shaken, but comments on the futility of such attacks, and says the recent bombing...
Scott’s Restaurant bomb (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report about a terrorist attack on a restaurant in London’s Mayfair (12/11/75). Scott’s Restaurant was attacked with 130 customers inside. Includes interviews with head barman, Stan Taranto(?); police...
Return of teachers after William Tyndale strike (1975)
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- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the end of a strike by teachers at the William Tyndale Primary School in Islington, north London, following criticism and threats after a damning ILEA report into educational standards. Includes...
Ian Paisley on incident centre closures (1975)
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- Interview
Ian Paisley, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, talks about the closure of incident centres by the British Government. The IRA and the British made a deal, he claims, which resulted in the closure of...
Jack Ashley pushes for rape policy changes (1975)
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- Interview
Jack Ashley MP, founder of Deafness Research UK, fights for changes to the laws surrounding rape, including the introduction of a policy of anonymity for rape victims. Male interviewer not identified.
Merlyn Rees on detention in Northern Ireland (1975)
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- Interview
UK Home Secretary Merlyn Rees discusses the detention system in Northern Ireland. He claims the violence cannot be solved by detention, and unless the fighting grows to wartime proportions, detention is not...
Len Murray on TUC document on import controls (1975)
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- Interview
TUC General Secretary Len Murray discusses the TUC document on import controls. He expects an intelligent understanding on the part of the Government. Male interviewer not identified.