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  • Tom Stoppard reacts to his CBE (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Playwright Tom Stoppard gives his reaction to his recent CBE, which he was awarded for his services to British theatre throughout the world. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Francis Rossi of Status Quo (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Ric Davis interviews Francis Rossi, of the rock band, Status Quo. Topics discussed include the band’s heavy tour schedule, including their forthcoming world tour; finance and the business side of...

  • Brian Hayes and Bob Holness Christmas show. Pt. 1 (1977)

    Genre
    Discussion; Music; Special

    Brian Hayes and Bob Holness present a Christmas show in which they discuss and play their favourite music by their favourite artists. Artists: Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Barbara Streisand; The Beach...

  • Parliamentary review 1977 (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Special; Speech

    Ed Boyle’s review of the Parliamentary year, Christmas 1977. Subjects include the Lib-Lab pact; proportional representation; the European Parliament; devolution. Speaking are: Margaret Thatcher, Edward...

  • IRN review 1977 (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Press conference; Special; Speech

    Paul Woodley’s IRN Review, Christmas 1977. Subjects include celebrity deaths (including Elvis Presley, Maria Callas, Marc Bolan, and Bing Crosby); state visits; accidents, disasters and terrorist...

  • Hebditch and Hain, ex-Libs (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Political assistant Simon Hebditch, and former leader of the Young Liberals Peter Hain, on their reasons for resigning from the Liberal Party (09/77). Interviewer not heard.

  • Liberal conference (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop

    Speeches from and reports on the 1977 Liberal Party conference in Brighton. The speakers include: Clement Freud; David Steel; Peter Allen; David Penhaligon; Jeremy Thorpe; Cyril Smith; David Worsthorne(?);...

  • Andrew Newton safety concerns (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Brian Aspell, Andrew Newton’s solicitor, is concerned about his client’s safety following his disappearance, after claims that he had been hired as a hit-man by ex-Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe.

  • Liberal plan to cut income tax (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    John Pardoe MP on Liberal plan to reduce income tax to no more than 20%. Employers’ National Insurance contribution to rise from 11% to 21%.

  • Cyril Smith autobiography (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    David Geary interviews Liberal Rochdale MP Cyril Smith about his autobiography.