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Rhodesian mission massacre (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on British reaction to the massacre of men, women and children at a Christian mission in Umtali in Rhodesia. Conservative foreign affairs spokesman John Davies calls for the British backing of...
Cuban troops in Africa (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the entry of Cuban troops into African countries and the fighting that has resulted, prompting a decision from the West to enter the fray. A delayed reaction could see Africa becoming a communist...
Missionaries killed in Umtali, Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Steve Harvey reports on a massacre at a Christian mission in Umtali, Rhodesia. Includes comment from May Lynne(?), mother of a murdered missionary, and the Reverend John Smith, interviewed by Malcolm Brabant.
US allegations of bugging at embassy in Moscow (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Chris Catlin(?) reports on Soviet complaints about the behaviour of US Embassy staff in Moscow during or following a bugging scare.
Red Brigades leaders sentenced (1978)
- Genre
- News report
David Smith reports on the sentencing of the leaders of the Red Brigades in Italy, who between them received more than 200 years in prison for various murders and violent crimes.
Police Commissioner murdered in Genoa (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Annette Von Broeker reports on the assassination of Antonio Esposito, Police Commissioner in Genoa, by the Italian terrorist group, the Red Brigades.
Hot air balloon over London (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Reporter identified only as Chris (poss. Christopher Hourmouzious?) joins hot air balloonist Robin on a flight above London. Includes actuality of the launch and landing, and in-flight commentary.
Public meeting on Bengali housing in Brick Lane (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a public meeting on London housing, in which Greater London Council’s Chairman of Housing Management, Jean Tatham responds to angry residents. Tatham claims that the press has exaggerated...
Bobby Kilbride on protests over unemployment (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Secretary of the Merseyside Right to Work campaign, Bobby Kilbride talks to reporter Peter Gould at a protest against the TUC’s lack of help on unemployment. Kilbride says that TUC General Secretary Len...
Death of Guy the Gorilla (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary
Report on the death of Guy the Gorilla at London Zoo. Guy, aged 32, passed away after having an operation on his teeth. During his life more than 16 million people visited the gorilla, including the British...