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Taiwanese reaction to US-China diplomatic relations restoration (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Paul Majendie reports on reactions in Taiwan to US President Jimmy Carter’s announcement of the US opening diplomatic relations with China.
Mass suicide in Guyana sect (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Terry Williams reports on the reaction to a mass suicide at the People’s Temple religious sect at a settlement known as Jonestown in Guyana, South America.
Military unrest in Spain (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Kevin Dunne(?) reports on military unrest against the government in Spain. The attempted coup involved a plot to kidnap Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez, and was instigated by the fascist Mew Force party led by...
Rome shoot-out (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a shoot-out in Rome where chief public prosecutor, Fedele Calvosa, has died. Male reporter not identified.
Unrest in Iran (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Wood(?) reports back to the studio on the situation in Iran following the arrest of former Iranian Prime minister Amir-abbas Hoveida and the clampdown on public movement and assembly by the new...
Arrests of former ministers in Iran (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Wood(?) reports back to the studio on the arrest of the former Iranian Prime Minister Amir-abbas Hoveida by the new military government along with various other former cabinet ministers and the head of...
James Callaghan calls for vote of confidence (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Peter Allen reports following the defeat of the Government over pay sanctions in the House of Commons. Following the defeat, Prime Minister James Callaghan calls for a vote of confidence, announcing if his...
Ireland to join European monetary system (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
John Ferguson reports on Ireland’s decision to join the European monetary system and the preparatory measures it is taking. Director-General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, Liam Connellan says the...
Highbury gunmen siege (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Barbara Groom reports on a siege in Highbury, North London, where an armed police unit forced two young gunmen holed up in Blackstock Road to surrender, five hours after they looted an off-licence with a...
Shooting in Eltham after armed robbery (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Malcolm Brabant reports on the shooting dead by police of an armed robber in Eltham, after a series of incidents in South London. Speaking are: Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Partridge; Scotland Yard...