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Changes in river policing (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Superintendent Sidney Pleese(?) on changes in London’s River Police. Male interviewer not identified.
David McNee praises Metropolitan Police (1978)
- Genre
- Speech; Tribute
Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir David McNee pays tribute to the force.
Hot air balloon over London (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Reporter identified only as Chris (poss. Christopher Hourmouzious?) joins hot air balloonist Robin on a flight above London. Includes actuality of the launch and landing, and in-flight commentary.
Biographer on Joyce McKinney (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male journalist (and biographer?) on former American beauty queen and kidnapping suspect Joyce McKinney (referred to in the clip as both Joyce and Joy). Female interviewer not identified....
Edward du Cann on MOD money-wasting (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Edward du Cann, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, on his report on financial mismanagement by the Ministry of Defence. He also comments on the Department of Health and Social Security. Male...
John Silkin on EEC fishing legislation (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
John Silkin, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on the conservation of fish, and EEC legislation, with particular reference to Norway. Female interviewer not identified.
Gerry Fitt on IRA murders (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Gerry Fitt, leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, condemns recent IRA activities, with particular reference to the ambush and murder of Constable William Turbitt and another policeman, Hugh...
Michael Foot on NHS reorganisation (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Deputy Labour leader Michael Foot tells the Confederation of Health Service Employees (COHSE) that the National Health Service needs to be reorganised. His speech is met with applause and laughter.
Norman Atkinson on proposed bloodsports ban (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Norman Atkinson, Labour Party Treasurer, on his party’s proposed ban on bloodsports including hare coursing, stag hunting, fox hunting and beagling, and the National Executive’s response. Male...
Michael Heseltine on sale of council housing (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP Michael Heseltine on the Labour Government’s decision to allow council tenants to buy their properties, and Conservative housing policy. He also discusses the private rental sector. Male...