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Firemen demonstrate (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on demonstration by B Division, London Fire Brigade, including interview with fireman and speech via loud hailer on current strike as a wreath is symbolically placed. Speakers unidentified.
Firemen’s strike (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on pay offer to striking firemen. Firemen’s union executive not able to give definite answer to 2-part pay increase offer - Terry Parry speaks to press. Includes interview with John Lewis, spokesmen...
Queen opens Heathrow tube extension (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Christopher Hourmouzious reports from the opening of Heathrow Tube Station and line extension by the Queen. Kenneth Robinson, chairman of London Transport and Charles Belcher train driver (Queen was his...
Lady Spencer Churchill obituary (1977)
- Genre
- Obituary; Speech
Dickie Arbiter presents an obituary for Lady Clementine Spencer-Churchill (died 12/12/77). Includes recordings of her speaking about her husband, and Sir John Colville on Lady Clementine’s personality.
Liberal-Labour pact continues (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Ed Boyle reports on the decision to continue the Liberal-Labour (Lib-Lab) pact after a debate on the issue of proportional representation. Includes interviews with Liberal leader David Steel; Liberal MP...
Sir Geoffrey Howe gives performance at luncheon (1977)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Sir Geoffrey Howe, at the British Electrical Manufacturers’ Christmas luncheon, sings a carol which he has entitled, The Tax Payers’ Carol. Howe explains his performance; his aim was to make politics a...
Future of British Steel (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
British Steel is in crisis, as its debts are running high. Conservative industry spokesman Norman Lamont claims the answer is to introduce lay-offs, close uneconomical plants, and cut investment. Welsh...
Non-stop DJing world record attempt (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Disc jockey John James has broken the world record for non-stop disc jockeying. The new record now stands at 900 hours, which is 37 days, 12 hours and 2 minutes. The attempt was a charity event for Action...
Mairead Corrigan accepting Nobel Peace Prize (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Mairead Corrigan of the organisation Peace People, which is trying to promote peace in Northern Ireland, gives a speech as she accepts her Nobel Peace Prize.
Martin Ennals reaction to news of winning Nobel Peace Prize (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Head of Amnesty International, Martin Ennals reacts to the news that the organisation has been awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize. He talks about the advantages of such recognition, and the respectability...