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  • Stanley Clinton Davis on air fare disagreement (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    British Trade Minister, Stanley Clinton Davis shares his views on friction between the United States and Britain arising from a disagreement over air fares. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Alastair Pugh on Braniff Airways (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Chief Executive of British Caledonian Airways, Alastair Pugh on the tactics used by the United States in relation to the discount air fares issue. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Michael Smith on male birth control pill (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Dr Michael Smith on the male birth control pill tests taking place at King’s College, London. The latest pill aims to reduce the side effects previously linked with this form of contraception, which have...

  • Tony Hirsch on monitoring trials for male pill (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Anthony Hirsh, detailing trials carried out on a male birth control pill that is hopefully without the side effects previously experienced. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Gilbert Kelland on increase in crime (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the increase in crime and the link between this and the reduction in numbers of police officers foot patrolling the streets. The reporter also questions Gilbert Kelland, Assistant Crime...

  • John Cronin on his bolting horse (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on the bolting of a horse named Cambridge. Rider John Cronin(?) describes his unwilling journey from the Hyde Park area of London, through traffic to Notting Hill Gate. Male interviewer not...

  • Piccadilly laser display (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Tony Le Roy Cooke(?) on the introduction of a laser light in Piccadilly Circus, London. Male interviewer not identified (poss. John Perkins).

  • Gladys Gibbons blames driving instructor for accident (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Learner driver Gladys Gibbons describes how an accident occurred during her 19th driving lesson; she blames her instructor and says she’s half the woman she was. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Ian Ridpath on European space mission (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Astronomer and author Ian Ridpath on the launch of Eastern Europeans into space. He talks in detail about the Russians’ attempt to break the record for time spent in space. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Sue Slipman on university grants (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sue Slipman, President of the National Union of Students, on how weaknesses in the funding system cause students to leave education and go on the dole as they simply cannot afford to support themselves. She...