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Transatlantic balloon crossing reaches Ireland (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Terry Declan reports from Ireland back to the studio on successful transatlantic balloon crossing for a US team and the passing of the balloon across Ireland. The balloon is now heading to its final...
Transatlantic balloon crossing success (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the landing of US balloonists in a cornfield short of Paris in France following their successful Transatlantic crossing in their balloon Double Eagle. Includes interview with captain Ben Abruzzo....
Transatlantic balloon crossing success (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the successful 6-day transatlantic hot air balloon crossing by US balloonists in their balloon, Double Eagle. They crossed the Atlantic, Ireland and England and landed in a cornfield just short of...
Aldermaston staff high plutonium levels (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on 12 cases of Aldermaston staff exceeding permitted dose levels of plutonium after improved body monitors were introduced. Includes interview with Chief Nuclear Advisor to the Ministry of Defence,...
Terrorists attack El Al bus in London (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on reaction from Israel following a terrorist attack on an Israeli airline El Al crew bus in London. There have been complaints of lax security and that Israeli security staff are not allowed to carry...
Healey outlines pay policy (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Peter Allen reports from Westminster on a statement by Chancellor Denis Healey outlining the Phase 4 pay policy in the Commons. Healey says pay restraint will help inflation, unemployment and the economy in...
London Transport cuts (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The Greater London Council have asked London Transport to save £8 million, without disruption of services. Cuts are coming from staff and administration costs. Workers have reacted by threatening a...
Heathrow security (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
After a recent shooting on Israeli airline El Al by Arab terrorists, the staff at Heathrow Airport have called for extra security measures to be taken. Shop steward Jean Bennett, the spokesperson for the...
Gatwick delays (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Robin White reports from Gatwick Airport where delays have set in due to the French air traffic controllers strike. Speaks to passengers and information officer about the frustrating delays, and how...
Prime Minister addresses TUC conference (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Tom Maddocks reports on Prime Minister James Callaghan’s speech to the TUC conference in Brighton, calling them to vote for Labour in the next election and to support the 5% pay policy. Election is likely...