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Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Our Kind of Town. Part two of a two-part programme presented by Keith Howell (the first part having featured author Frank Huggett). His guest, author Frank Mulville, talks about his book, Schooner Integrity,...
After eight special (1979)
- Genre
- Special; Documentary; Obituary; Tribute; Interview; Vox pop
Allan King presents a tribute to British singer, actor and entertainer, Gracie Fields, following her death on 27/09/79. Includes archive recordings of Gracie Fields; vox pop with residents of Rochdale, her...
After eight special (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary; Vox pop
Carol Allen presents an episode of the After Eight show looking at the problems facing the future of the theatre in London, especially cuts in subsidy and VAT on theatres. Speaking are: Equity General...
The ticking of the clock (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Tim Grundy presents documentary The Ticking of the Clock, looking at the history of car manufacturer Rolls-Royce as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. From the first car they made, American enthusiasts, the...
David Owen on fuel price increases (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen, about an increase in UK fuel prices and feared effect on vulnerable groups. Calls for change in Government policies on energy resources and prices. Male...
David Owen on world politics (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Barbara Bloomfield interviews former Labour Foreign Secretary, Dr David Owen, about foreign affairs during the 1970s and what the 1980s may hold in store. The interview examines Owen’s role in the...
Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Keith Howell presents an episode of Our Kind of Town which looks at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. Includes an interview with company director William Hughes on the foundry, how a bell is made, how they are...
After eight (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
Keith Howell presents an episode of the After Eight show in which he interviews author and artist Peter Jackson at his West London home, on his fascination with London, his vast library of books on the...
Jeffrey Archer new novel (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Sue Jameson interviews author and former politician Jeffrey Archer about his new novel entitled Kane and Abel.
Cannabis smuggling ring seizure (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Detective Superintendent John Smith about the drug raid called Operation Cyril that caught the UK’s largest drug smuggling ring with a large seizure of cannabis. Male interviewer not...