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  • Twiggy interview (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Ex-model Twiggy (born Lesley Hornby) discusses her acting career, including her work for director Ken Russell, and her latest film role (poss. W, directed by Richard Quine, released 1974). Male interviewer...

  • Edward Heath on car bomb attack (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Edward Heath has escaped assassination by a car bomb, which was planted outside a restaurant near his home (13/10/75). He is shaken, but comments on the futility of such attacks, and says the recent bombing...

  • Mike and Bernie Winters on Babes in the Wood (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Comedy duo Mike and Bernie Winters talk about pantomime and their latest roles, in Babes in the Wood. Male interviewer not identified (first name is Tony).

  • Scott’s Restaurant bomb (1975)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report about a terrorist attack on a restaurant in London’s Mayfair (12/11/75). Scott’s Restaurant was attacked with 130 customers inside. Includes interviews with head barman, Stan Taranto(?); police...

  • Roy Castle interview (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Entertainer Roy Castle talks about his work in music, dance and television, including his tap dancing (for which he holds a world speed record), the Record Breakers television programme, and his forthcoming...

  • Anthony Crosland on homelessness (1975)

    Genre
    Speech

    Labour politician Anthony Crosland addresses the issues of homelessness and squatting. He denounces those who squat for what he calls political ends.

  • Terry Scott interview (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Actor and comedian Terry Scott talks about dressing up as a woman, a man’s feminine side, pantomime, and his current work. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Return of teachers after William Tyndale strike (1975)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Vox pop

    Report on the end of a strike by teachers at the William Tyndale Primary School in Islington, north London, following criticism and threats after a damning ILEA report into educational standards. Includes...

  • Peter Sellers interview (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sarah Dickinson interviews actor and comedian Peter Sellers talks about his joke correspondence with Spike Milligan; the Goons; Inspector Clouseau; the film, The Optimists of Nine Elms.

  • Ross McWhirter shot dead (1975)

    Genre
    News report

    Jon Snow reports on the shooting of publisher Ross McWhirter in London (27/11/75). Police believe the killing was an IRA assassination, due to McWhirter’s provocative statements regarding Republican...