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Police hunt for Dr Death (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Inspector Peter Woodman discusses the case of a man, labelled Dr Death, posing as a doctor and preying on elderly patients, poisoning them with false medicines. Woodman warns the public to be vigilant, and...
Kenneth Duncan on industrial diseases (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Kenneth Duncan of the Employment Medical Advisory Service discusses the potential for industrial diseases, and talks about the budget for health and safety. Female interviewer not identified.
Armstrong on East German defection (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Joe Armstrong reports on the case of the East German Weiske family following the defection to the West of Bernhardt Weiske. It is feared that his the wife, Marka, and daughter are still being held in East...
Student is undercover agent (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Student Union leader at Edinburgh University discusses the police placement of an agent within the university, to observe students’ activities. Male interviewer not identified.
Tribute to the late Paddy O’Connor (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
Former Mayor of London, Paddy O’Connor is discussed by GLC member Illtyd Harrington, who says he was a great man, and did a lot for housing in London. His life and times are discussed, as well as his...
Forum magazine 10 year review (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Anne Hooper of sexual advice magazine Forum describes the first ten years of the publication’s life, and describes the changes in doctoring within the last decade which have led to the magazine getting...
Teenage marriage in Birmingham sparks debate (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
The 16 year-old daughter of Mrs Barbara Williams from Birmingham was married without her parents’ consent. She was married in a local church, and Mrs Williams expresses her disgust towards the clergyman...
Yorkshire Ripper still at large after two-year killing spree (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Owen Taylor of the Daily Express discusses the Yorkshire Ripper murders. He compares the killings with those of Jack the Ripper, and says a pathological defect may have caused his hatred of women and...
Growth of skateboarding (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Professional skateboarders Dave McIntyre and Stacy Peralta discuss the rise in popularity of the sport of skateboarding. In Europe the sport is growing, and McIntyre calls for local councils to build skate...
Two rescued from Guernsey rig (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
An accident on the Orion oil rig off the coast of Guernsey saw its crew rescued by lifeboat and helicopter as winds of up to 60mph threatened to send the men into the sea. David Metcalfe was in charge of...