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Peter Gould on Princess Margaret divorce (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Peter Gould reports on the divorce proceedings of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon. Reverse playback.
Alex Eadie on using coal to make petrol (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on North Sea oil reserves and alternative energy sources. Includes interview with Labour MP Alex Eadie, on plans to build plants to convert coal to petrol as North Sea oil begins to run out. Male...
Peter Marshall on Paton abortion case (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Reporter Peter Marshall on the court hearing of William Paton, who has lost his legal attempt to prevent his estranged wife, Joan, having an abortion. Male studio reporter not identified.
Claridge’s Hotel strike (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on a strike by staff at Claridge’s Hotel, London, and its effect on the lunch service, by a dining reporter. Unidentified striking workers discuss their reasons for striking. Male reporter not...
Keith Joseph LSE union ban (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the London School of Economics Students Union ban on Conservative politician Sir Keith Joseph speaking at the college (because of his views on immigration). Conservative Society founder member Kay...
Isle of Man birching test case result (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on birching (a form of corporal punishment) on the Isle of Man. Jack Nivison - Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man - and pro-birching campaigner Mrs Peggy Irving comment on the...
Windscale protest in London (1978)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Liberal MP David Penhaligon and National Union of Mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill speak at a London rally against the stepping-up of processing at the Windscale nuclear plant in Cumbria. Starts with...
Controversial nightclub opens in Battersea (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the opening of Bennetts, a nightclub in Battersea Square opposed by the local community. Local wine bar owner David Rattle(?) talks about how his business came to be accepted by locals. The...
New nightclub refused alcohol licence (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on Bennetts, the new nightclub opened by Liz Brewer in Battersea Square, being refused a drinks licence in court after local people protested against the club opening, with two protesters also being...
Ceremony of the Keys (1978)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Special
Report on the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London, with actuality of ceremony. Male reporter not identified (poss. Chris Hourmouzious). Last Post music fades out at end.