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Psychologist’s assistant murdered (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the death of Shirley Jenner, a 29 year-old assistant to British psychologist Dr Peter Lambley who was researching police methods in Capetown. Dr Lambley has been the focus of threats and...
Catholic priest abducted in Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Chris Morten reports on a Catholic priest, Desmond Paul Donovan, who was abducted in Rhodesia by guerrilla fighters loyal to Robert Mugabe. A church spokesman talks about the risks Father Donovan took to...
Ian Smith on internal talks for Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Ian Smith gives a speech criticising the right-wing Rhodesian Action Party, and comments on Dr David Owen’s quest to talk to the Patriotic Front, and come to a settlement. Reporter is Chris Morten.
Rhodesia settlement talks (1978)
- Genre
- News report
UK Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen, and US ambassador to the UN, Andrew Young, attend talks in Malta with the Patriotic Front about a possible settlement in Rhodesia. Xan Smiley reports. Second male reporter...
Alan Cowell on Rhodesian peace talks (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Alan Cowell reports from Malta on the peace talks over Rhodesia. Although there was no definite progress in the peace process, the parties will meet again. Robert Mugabe states he would like an alliance...
Internal Rhodesian settlement (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
According to Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe, Britain must change its settlement proposal. The Americans and British however are optimistic, with David Owen stating that the settlement’s emphasis is on...
Ian Smith strength in Armed Forces speech (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
At a passing out parade for white soldiers, Ian Smith delivers a speech stating that Rhodesia has strength in its armed forces, and that his negotiating position is strong. Reporter is Chris Morten.
Internal peace issues in Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Chris Morten reports on the possibilty of Bishop Muzorewa not being party to the signing of the internal settlement talks in Rhodesia due to representation issues.
Rhodesian interim government (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
An interim government will be installed in Rhodesia pending majority rule. Dr Colin Barlow, Rhodesian Action Party, is still unsure of the details of how the government will work, as is Josiah Chinamano,...
Scottish Labour conference (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Jim Johnstone reports on the Scottish Labour Party Conference and need for unity and sensible proposals in run up to election. Issues debated included devolution and North Sea oil revenue. Includes speeches...