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224 results found for all records.
Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Special; Interview; Speech; Obituary
Our Kind of Town, weekly programme presented by Keith Howell. This edition visits the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, south London, and looks at its founding (by tea trader, Frederick Horniman) and history,...
After eight special (1979)
- Genre
- Special; Documentary; Obituary; Tribute; Interview; Vox pop
Allan King presents a tribute to British singer, actor and entertainer, Gracie Fields, following her death on 27/09/79. Includes archive recordings of Gracie Fields; vox pop with residents of Rochdale, her...
Death of Labour MP, Tom Swain (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Obituary; Tribute
David Roby reports on the death of Labour MP for North East Derbyshire, Tom Swain. Includes interview with Ray Ellis, Swain’s friend and colleague.
Death of Richard Beckinsale (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary
Adrian Scott reports on the death of actor Richard Beckinsale, at the age of 31.
Death of Barbara Mullen - Andrew Cruickshank tribute (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Tribute; Obituary
Actor, Andrew Cruickshank on the death of American actress Barbara Mullen. She was best known for her portrayal of Janet in the 1960s television series, Dr Finlay’s Casebook. Female interviewer not...
Rachel Roberts obituary (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary
Rodney Bennett reports on the death of film and theatre actor Rachel Roberts (26/11/80) and looks back on her life and career.
Boxer Johnny Owen death (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary
Report on Welsh bantamweight boxer Johnny Owen’s career, after his death following a championship fight with Lupe Pinto in Los Angeles, California. Male reporter not identified.
Obituary of Oswald Mosley (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary; Interview; Tribute
Obituary of Sir Oswald Mosley (died on 03/12/80, aged 84), the former leader of the British Fascist movement. Includes interviews with Lou Masters, a Jewish tailor who was present at the Battle of Cable...
Obituary of Oswald Mosley (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary
Obituary of Sir Oswald Mosley (died on 03/12/80, aged 84), the former leader of the British Fascist movement who once belonged to both the Conservative and Labour Parties. Mosley was said to have supported...
Obituary of John Lennon (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Obituary
Obituary of musician John Lennon (assassinated 08/12/80), and retrospective of The Beatles. Includes an interview with George Martin, an excerpt of an interview with John Lennon, and an excerpt of the...