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  • Brian Hayes programme - Maiden flight of Concorde (1976)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Interview; Jingle; News bulletin; News report; Phone-in; Special; Technical

    The Brian Hayes programme live at Heathrow Airport for the first commercial flight of Concorde. The British Airways Concorde is flying to Bahrain; simultaneously, Air France is launching its first commercial...

  • Rhodesian independence celebrated (1976)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Chris Morten reports from Salisbury in Rhodesia, on a speech by Prime Minister Ian Smith to celebrate anniversary of Rhodesia’s (declaration of UDI?) - warns against communism and on hopes for peace...

  • Frank Maguire MP on his presence at Westminster (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Frank Maguire MP (Fermanagh & South Tyrone) explains why he came over from Ireland to support the Government in 11/76. He denies any government deal to improve the lot of IRA detainees. Male interviewer...

  • Murder in Rhodesia (1976)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the murder of twenty-seven civilian labourers on a tea estate in Rhodesia on 20/12/76 including local policeman explaining what happened and interview with John Deary of the Catholic Commission for...

  • Rhodesian farmers threaten black policy (1976)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on threats by white farmers in Rhodesia to destroy their farms in event of majority rule settlement giving power to black African peoples; interview with British peace talks chairman Ivor Richard who...

  • Sir Anthony Eden defends invasion of Suez (1976)

    Genre
    Speech

    Sir Anthony Eden, UK Prime Minister, defends the invasion of Suez, Egypt, in this archive clip originally broadcast to the nation in 1956.

  • Bishop Muzorewa return to Rhodesia (1976)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Chris Morten reports from Salisbury (Rhodesia) on Bishop Abel Muzorewa’s triumphant return to Rhodesia after exile including a press conference by Muzorewa. Also on his plans including attending the Geneva...

  • James Callaghan on education (1976)

    Genre
    Speech

    Prime Minister James Callaghan makes a speech at Ruskin College, Oxford, on education. He says too few students enter industry; too many girls abandon science; industry also has its own shortcomings in the...

  • James Callaghan on cooperation with TUC (1976)

    Genre
    Speech

    Prime Minister James Callaghan on the 3-year contract agreed with the TUC. He speaks of continuing consultation and cooperation between the Government and the trade union movement.

  • Winston Churchill MP on being appointed Shadow Defence Minister (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Winston Churchill MP on being appointed Shadow Defence Minister. He says there is disquiet within the armed forces about their future, and whether they will have the equipment to do the job. He also says he...