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Dismissal of Byron Hove (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the dismissal of Rhodesian politician Byron Hove from the Government of Ian Smith (18/04/78). It looks at how he was asked to withdraw statements that breached the internal settlement agreement,...
Decision to keep UNAC in the Rhodesian Government (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Chris Morten reports on the decision made by black Rhodesian leader Bishop Abel Muzorewa to keep his party in the interim government after the firing of Byron Hove by Prime Minister Ian Smith. It looks at...
Thor Heyerdahl stages boat-burning protest (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on explorer Thor Heyerdahl burning his reed raft as a protest against the wars raging on every side in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa - particularly in Ethiopia. It tells how he was refused entry to...
Abortive coup in Somalia (1978)
- Genre
- News report
David Storey reports on an abortive military coup in Somalia; on Somali President Mohamed Siad Barreâs speech on the coup leaders being arrested; who was responsible; the defeat of the army; the support...
News reports on the Jeremy Thorpe case (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Series of news reports on the police inquiry, inquest and trial of Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe, David Holmes, George Deakin and businessman John Le Mesurier for the attempted murder of Norman Scott....
UFO sighting in Australia (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Terry Plain reports from Australia on Frederick Valentich, who reported sighting a UFO before disappearing in his light aircraft. The pilot was flying between Melbourne and King Island and the incident...
Smallpox outbreak (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Paul Woodley reports on the aftermath of the report into the smallpox outbreak in Birmingham being leaked to the press.
Lorry driver strikes (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the effect of the lorry drivers strike on the newspaper industry. Including interviews with Larry Lamb who explains why the Sun newspaper is reduced in size during the strike; Barry Warwick from...
Lorry driver strikes (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on talks betweeen the unions and Road Haulage Association over lorry drivers strike. Includes interviews with TGWU union General Secretary Moss Evans on making the lorry driver strikes official; Chris...
Alternatives to the Post Office (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a Parliamentary statement by UK Trade Secretary Sir Keith Joseph on Government proposals to end the Post Office monopoly if a current industrial dispute by postal workers continues. Includes a...