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39,247 results found for all records.
Gilbert Kelland on increase in crime (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the increase in crime and the link between this and the reduction in numbers of police officers foot patrolling the streets. The reporter also questions Gilbert Kelland, Assistant Crime...
John Cronin on his bolting horse (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the bolting of a horse named Cambridge. Rider John Cronin(?) describes his unwilling journey from the Hyde Park area of London, through traffic to Notting Hill Gate. Male interviewer not...
Piccadilly laser display (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Tony Le Roy Cooke(?) on the introduction of a laser light in Piccadilly Circus, London. Male interviewer not identified (poss. John Perkins).
Gladys Gibbons blames driving instructor for accident (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Learner driver Gladys Gibbons describes how an accident occurred during her 19th driving lesson; she blames her instructor and says she’s half the woman she was. Male interviewer not identified.
Ian Ridpath on European space mission (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Astronomer and author Ian Ridpath on the launch of Eastern Europeans into space. He talks in detail about the Russians’ attempt to break the record for time spent in space. Male interviewer not identified.
Sue Slipman on university grants (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Sue Slipman, President of the National Union of Students, on how weaknesses in the funding system cause students to leave education and go on the dole as they simply cannot afford to support themselves. She...
Proposals for British taxation changes (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Conservative Party spokesman on income tax, and his party’s 4-year programme and money supply policy. Comparisons are drawn with 1972, when mistakes were made which proved detrimental to...
Discount aeroplane route to Los Angeles (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on a new discount air route to Los Angeles whereby unused tickets are issued to passengers two hours before the flight is due to depart, to fill vacant seats. Male interviewer not...
Cyprus hostage situation (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on a hostage situation in which eleven people are being held captive by two men on a Cypriot jet thought to be flying to Beirut. Male interviewer not identified. (Possibly relating...
Pilot on aeroplane hijacking (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the unidentified male pilot of a hijacked Cypriot aeroplane, in which he explains the difficulties he faced in negotiating with various countries to try and land the plane. Female interviewer...