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Revolution in Nicaragua (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Nicaraguan exile on attempts to remove Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza Debayle from power. Female interviewer not identified.
Vietnamese refugees and Hong Kong (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Campaigner Elsie Elliott on the housing problems associated with Hong Kong’s influx of Vietnamese refugees. She claims that the Hong Kong Government is not responsible for Vietnamese refugees. Norman...
Uprising in Iran (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
William McKinley, Shah’s representative, on the uprising in Iran and the possible downfall of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Speaker left to work in Italy but says that he may not return to the country and...
Violence in Tehran (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with correspondent in Tehran, Nick Cumming-Bruce, who describes troops opening fire on demonstrators in the city. Report comes during a revolution in Iran, the aim of which is to overthrow Shah...
Denis Howell on floods in UK (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Minister of Floods Denis Howell about the threat of floods in the south-west of England, following recent heavy snowfall, and on the supply of possible aid to the region. The interview comes...
Air drops to flood areas in UK (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview from Exeter Airport on the aid drops including to farmers for livestock, being made following the floods that have hit the south of England. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Child dies after attempt to run away (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the death of 8-year-old Lester Chapman following his attempt to run away from his home in Reading. Includes interviews with Superintendent Peter East; Detective Sergeant Bob Harrington; family...
Peaceful demonstration at National Front meeting (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the demonstrations against a National Front meeting by the Anti-Nazi League in an East London School and how there was none of the expected violence. Includes interviews with the Anti Nazi...
Scottish devolution vote success (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Scottish Labour MP John Smith, on the Government’s victory in the House of Commons on the bill on the proposed devolution referenda for Scotland (23/02/78).
Petrol tanker drivers may strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with local branch secretary of the TGWU, Jack Ashwell, on the possible repercussions of the petrol tank drivers overtime ban, on possible strike action, and on the settlement they are looking for...