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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Ian Paisley on incident centre closures (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Ian Paisley, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, talks about the closure of incident centres by the British Government. The IRA and the British made a deal, he claims, which resulted in the closure of...
Radio Victory opening (1975)
- Genre
- Special
Opening broadcast from Portsmouth-based station Radio Victory. The DJ, Glenn Richards, introduces the station and the people behind the show.
Jack Ashley pushes for rape policy changes (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Jack Ashley MP, founder of Deafness Research UK, fights for changes to the laws surrounding rape, including the introduction of a policy of anonymity for rape victims. Male interviewer not identified.
Merlyn Rees on detention in Northern Ireland (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Home Secretary Merlyn Rees discusses the detention system in Northern Ireland. He claims the violence cannot be solved by detention, and unless the fighting grows to wartime proportions, detention is not...
Len Murray on TUC document on import controls (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
TUC General Secretary Len Murray discusses the TUC document on import controls. He expects an intelligent understanding on the part of the Government. Male interviewer not identified.