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Disablement pensions swindle (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Paul Woodley reports on a Whitehall swindle that kept money from ex-Army officers. An injured Colonel persevered to get his full Disablement Army Officer Pensions. Ombudsman Sir Idwal Pugh condemns Whitehall...
Demonstration at Pakistani Embassy (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Gould reports on a demonstration at the Pakistani Embassy, London in protest at the death sentence for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, former President and Prime Minister of Pakistan and father of Benazir Bhutto....
South Korean pilots detained in Soviet Union (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the detention of two South Korean pilots who flew their plane, bound for Paris, one thousand miles off course and were then fired at by the Soviet Union for violating international rules of flight...
South Korean plane crash lands in Soviet Union (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the crash landing of a South Korean aeroplane in the far north of the Soviet Union (20/04/78). Male correspondent and male studio reporter not identified.
French elections - Round one (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the socialist and communist differences within the left-wing parties in the run-up to the French elections in 03/78. Male reporter not identified (poss. Martin Ransom).
Attack on Cypriot airport (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the attack on a Cypriot airport by Egyptian commanders during a hostage situation. Includes interview with Costack(?) Velites(?), a reporter on Cyprus Radio. Male reporter not identified.
Gilbert Kelland on increase in crime (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the increase in crime and the link between this and the reduction in numbers of police officers foot patrolling the streets. The reporter also questions Gilbert Kelland, Assistant Crime...
Jimmy Carter on air fares (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on US President Jimmy Carter’s response to the air fair issue between British and US airlines. Seaboard World Airlines spokesperson Steve Moran discusses their proposal to offer the cheapest route...
Goodge Street pub gas explosion (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a gas explosion at the Valiant Trooper pub on Goodge Street, London. Station Officer Tony Wilmot(?) of Soho (Fire?) Station was among the first to arrive at the scene. 19 people were taken to...
Scottish devolution vote (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Ed Boyle reports on future for a Scottish devolution referendum following a Commons defeat for the Government on the bill meaning 40 percent vote for by Scottish voters would now be necessary and Shetland...