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German plane hijacking (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Foreign Secretary David Owen on the British government’s co-operation with West Germany over the hijack of a Lufthansa plane from Palma de Mallorca with hijackers demanding release of...
Ian Smith stalls over Rhodesia peace initiative (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Chris Morten reports from Salisbury (now Harare) on Ian Smith, Rhodesian Prime Minister, asking for clarification of the British peace initiative following the conference of his ruling party. Includes...
UN ambassador on UK-US peace proposals for Rhodesia (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Andrew Young, UN Ambassador to the United Nations, on Anglo-US peace proposals for Rhodesia.
Rodney Pinder on Ian Smith broadcast (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Rodney Pinder reports on Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith’s New Year broadcast, following the start of settlement talks in the country.
David Owen on Rhodesia (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Foreign Secretary David Owen on the need to continue to find a peaceful settlement for Rhodesia.
John Vorster on election victory (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
South African Nationalist politician and Prime Ministers John Vorster on his election victory and his determination to defend South Africa at any cost.
Electricians union conference (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Woodley report on the Electricians Union Conference, including Len Murray (TUC) speech on the obligations of unions when negotiating wages.
Vance/Sadat meeting on Middle East peace (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Kayser(?) reports on meeting between Cyrus Vance of the USA and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. Includes Cyrus Vance speaking on USSR abstaining from Cairo meetings on peace in the Middle East prior to...
Menachem Begin visit to UK (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Rita Carter reports on the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to the UK and the peace talks with the prime minister over Anwar El Sadatâs offer. Includes speech by Begin that offers hope to...
Fire service strikes (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
A series of clips about the firemen’s strike which occurred as a result of a pay dispute. The clips include information about why the strikes have occurred; we hear from the firemen’s union about the...