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1,149 results found for all records.
EEC special with Roy Jenkins (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
President of the European Commission Roy Jenkins on Britain’s place within the EEC. In view of recent monetary instability in Europe he argues for the introduction of a single currency and for Britain to...
Police chase in Derbyshire (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on a police chase in Derbyshire (10/78) which ended in them seizing the gunman in Buxton. Includes a recording of the police command vehicle featuring Sergeant Dave Slater and Constable Geoff(?)...
Ian Murray on Paris riots (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Reporter Ian Murray describes scenes of rioting in Paris, caused by high levels of unemployment. Police use tear gas to clear the crowds.
Speeches preceding Labour vote of confidence (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Special; Speech
Live coverage of a House of Commons debate building up to a vote of confidence in the Labour Government. Shadow Deputy Leader Willie Whitelaw attacks the record of the Government, claiming that it has run...
Bishop Muzorewa on campaign trail in Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Vox pop
Report following Bishop Abel Muzowera on the election campaign trail as he tries to win the support of white voters in Rhodesia. Includes vox pop with potential electorate. Male reporter not identified.
Devolution referendum results (1979)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Broadcast by UK Prime Minister James Callaghan following the results of the referenda on devolution in Scotland and Wales. (Possibly a television broadcast).
Southall riots (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on the Southall riots in West London following clashes between Anti-Nazi League protesters and police and a National Front meeting at Southall Town Hall. The violence led to the death...
Remembrance demo after Southall riots death (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on a peaceful demonstration in remembrance of teacher Blair Peach, following his death in the Southall riots in West London after violence flared between Anti-Nazi League protesters and police. And on...
Leonid Slepak released in USSR (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Interview
Report on the release in the USSR of Jewish dissident, Leonid Slepak. Includes archive recording of and interview with Leonid Slepak; interview with Labour MP Peter Archer. Male reporter not identified.
Conference decides not to hear speaker (1979)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Conference delegates refuse to let a speaker, Frank (Chapple?), to speak. Possibly TGWU union conference, no further details available. Male speakers not identified.