Results
14,859 results found for all records.
Liberal by-election victory in Edge Hill (1979)
- Genre
- Election coverage; Interview; News report
Report on the Liberal by-election victory in Liverpool Edge Hill (29/03/79). Includes interviews with David Alton, the new MP; Bob Wareing, Labour candidate; Nick Ward, Conservative candidate. Male...
Iranian Prime Minister’s cousin speaks of his execution (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Malcolm Brabant reports on the execution of members of the former Shah’s regime in Iran, following the Islamic Revolution. In London, he speaks to Fadegh(?) Hoveida, cousin of the former Iranian Prime...
Bishop Muzorewa on campaign trail in Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Vox pop
Report following Bishop Abel Muzowera on the election campaign trail as he tries to win the support of white voters in Rhodesia. Includes vox pop with potential electorate. Male reporter not identified.
Anti-Amin forces ready to take Kampala (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the situation in Uganda as anti-Amin forces take a strong position outside Kampala, preparing to take the city. Tanzanian air attacks have been carried out on airports in Uganda. Male reporter not...
Reservists trained up in Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Sharp reports on the establishment of Rhodesia’s home defence force - 50 to 60 year-old men training in readiness for violence during the forthcoming election. Includes interview with an unidentified...
Pressure put on black Rhodesians to vote (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on pressure being put on black people to vote in the Rhodesian election. Includes interviews with black Rhodesia teacher Chengai Matzanga and white farmer Mike Orford(?). Male reporter not identified...
Polls open for white voters in Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the opening of the polls for white voters in Rhodesia. Voting is now under way for 20 of the 28 white seats in the new 100-seat assembly. The General Election begins a week today. Air strikes have...
James Callaghan on devolution campaign in Scotland (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Allen reports on the possibility of devolution for Scotland. Prime Minister James Callaghan feels that devolution will be good for Scotland, and calls for people to vote Yes; his appeal is followed by...
Peter Allen on Scottish devolution (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Reporter Peter Allen is interviewed in Edinburgh on Scottish reactions to the result of the advisory devolution referendum, and low voter turnout. Female interviewer not identified.
Allen and Murphy on devolution results (1979)
- Genre
- News report; News bulletin
Peter Allen (in Scotland) reports on the 33 percent majority of Yes votes for devolution in Scotland. Peter Murphy (in Wales) says there were an overwhelming number of No votes in Wales. Chief Counting...