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Assen siege (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
LBC special on the rescue by Dutch Marines of 70 hostages who were being held by South Moluccan terrorists in a provincial government building. LBC’s reporter in Holland, Peter Gould, explains the siege,...
Record breaking Von Hirsch sale at Sotheby’s (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech
Report on the record-breaking Robert Von Hirsch sale at Sotheby’s. With actuality of bidding; announcement by and interview with Peter Wilson of Sotheby’s; interview with Jorge Villers(?), friend of Von...
Rhodesian raids into Zambia (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Peter Sharp reports on the recent Rhodesian raids into Zambia. Includes conversation between a Rhodesian pilot and air traffic control and Rhodesian news reporting on the raids.
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.
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.
New Pope chosen (John Paul I) (1978)
- Genre
- Special; News report
Report from Vatican City as the cardinals decide upon a new pope following the death of Giovanni Battista Montini, Pope Paul VI and on speculation on policies of new pope, particularly on birth control....
Private Rhodesian army camp (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Peter Sharp reports from a private army camp, run by former guerillas, in tribal trust lands in Rhodesia during the visit of Bishop Abel Muzorewa, on the camps and fears over control of the troops, as all...
James Callaghan broadcast on election date (1978)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Broadcast by Prime Minister James Callaghan, intended to quell speculation over the timing of the next general election following press and parliamentary speculation over a possible Autumn date. Volume level...
Vauxhall dispute - Call for strike action (1978)
- Genre
- Speech; Special
Recording of a call for strike action by union chairman Doug Lawrence, at the Vauxhall Motors plant in Luton, with a rejection of the motion by the workforce.
Ron Todd on making Ford strike official (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Chief negotiator for Ford workers, Ron Todd says he is happy to discuss pay offers at any time. He says it is only a matter of time before all unions declare the strike official. Opens with strikers’...