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Iranian revolution- timing of Ayatollah’s return (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Ian Murray reports from Paris on the timing of the Ayatollah Khomeini’s return to Iran.
Iranian revolution events (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Keith Miller on events leading up to the Ayatollah Khomeini’s takeover of power in Iran. Shouts heard in background.
Iranian revolution- Americans evacuated (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Keith Miller reports on the evacuation of Americans following an attack on the American Embassy in Tehran during the Iranian revolution.
Bishop Muzorewa at rally (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a rally by supporters of Bishop Abel Muzorewa in Rhodesia following vote in favour of elections for a majority rule government and on possible postponement of the elections by Prime minister Ian...
Conscription of blacks in Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Peter Sharp reports from Rhodesia on the 1st day of conscription into national service for blacks. Used as a political move to appease the whites, as the whites have been doing national service for over a...
Ian Smith urges for majority rule yes vote (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Rhodesian Prime Minster Ian Smith urging white voters to say yes to a new constitution for black majority rule in polls today, as a yes vote would lift sanctions imposed on the country, and draw...
Rhodesia attacks guerrillas (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Peter Sharp reports on the Rhodesian air attacks on a national service training camp for Zambian guerrillas, in which black and white Rhodesian soldiers were released back to Rhodesia.
Rhodesian bombing raid (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a bombing mission by the Rhodesian airforce on the guerrillas’ supply points and training camps inside Angola, using British-built Canberra bombers. All aircraft returned home safely. Male...
Scargill has successful NUM conference (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report on success by Arthur Scargill at the NUM conference. Includes speeches by NUM delegate and by Scargill on wage negotiations; interview with Scargill who won a seat on the TUC. Male reporter not...
Southern Region rail troubles (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Barbara Groom reports on the Southern rail strikes by train drivers over wages, warning they could spread nationwide. ASLEF union member Neil Milligan explains his argument for the strike; London Chamber of...