Results
28,816 results found for all records.
US Presidential elections polls and primary results (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports back on a recent poll which has revealed the lack of popularity of US President Jimmy Carter and the growing popularity of his rival in the forthcoming Democratic Primaries Senator...
US stance on Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and hostage crisis (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports back on the contents of a press conference featuring US President Jimmy Carter, with the topics covered including the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, and proposals to gain...
US delegation visits Tehran (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the return to the United States from Iran of an unofficial delegation of ten Americans led by former US Attorney General Ramsay Clark after an attempt to secure the release of US...
Operation Eagle Claw - response in US (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports back on the political reaction and fallout in the United States to Operation Eagle Claw - the abortive American raid on 24/04/80 in Iran to free US hostages, leading to the death...
Iranian hostages - Barbara Timm visit to Tehran (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the attempted 2nd visit to Iran of Barbara Timm, to visit her son, US Marine Kevin Hermening, who is being held hostage at the American embassy in Tehran. Speaking are: John...
Jimmy Carter on NATO troops in Europe (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with US President Jimmy Carter about the economic cost of maintaining US and NATO troops in Europe. Interviewer not heard.
UK foreign policy changes (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Andrew Manderstam interviews Sir Nicholas Henderson, UK ambassador to the United States, on British changes in foreign policy after the election of the Conservative Government led by Margaret Thatcher in...
BBC orchestral cuts lead to industrial action (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Stan Hibbert of the Musicians Union on the decision of musicians to take strike action after the BBC announced it was scrapping five orchestras as part of a series of economic cutbacks. Female...
Leonard Cheshire foundation (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Douglas Cameron reports on the role of the Leonard Cheshire Foundation providing support to and housing disabled people. The homes and the running of the homes is described. Speaking are: Christopher...
Cecil Clothier on ombusdsman role and complaints (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman) Sir Cecil Clothier, about his Parliamentary role and on the complaints received by the committee from the public.