Results
39,247 results found for all records.
Rebellion in Uganda (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews Arnold Raphael who explains how the rebellion in Uganda against President Idi Amin began, following an invasion by Tanzanian forces.
Ugandan rebellion - Amin plans escape route (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Stuart Sommerland reports on preparations by Ugandan President Idi Amin for an escape route, if capital city Kampala is threatened by the continuing rebellion in the country. Male reporter in the studio not...
16-year-old sniper in San Diego (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Steve Wiegand reports back on an incident at Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, California, where a 16-year-old old girl carried out a shooting spree. Male studio reporter not identified. (The girl...
Carter and Teng Hsiao-ping meet at White House (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a meeting between US President Jimmy Carter and Chinese Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping in Washington DC (first Chinese leader to visit the USA). Male reporter not identified.
Carter and Teng Hsiao-ping meet at White House (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on US reaction to the visit of Chinese Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping to Washington DC for a meeting with US President Jimmy Carter (first Chinese leader to visit the USA).
Mystery over Nelson Rockefeller death (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on mystery surrounding death of American billionaire, Nelson Rockefeller. Male American reporter not identified.
John Vorster appeal to West (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Geoff Sims reports from Johannesburg on an appeal to the Western nations by South Africa President John Vorster not to allow left-wing groups to destroy peace prospects in southern Africa. Includes excerpts...
Gerry Cottle Circus cutting back (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the financial problems of Gerry Cottle Circus. Owner, Gerry Cottle says the business is in financial trouble because it over-extended itself, and the British public will not pay the money for a top...
Convent Garden changes its image (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Barbara Groom reports on the planning programme for Covent Garden. Fred Collins, who has lived in Covent Garden for sixty years, says it is now moving towards trendy shops; Geoffrey Holland, head of the...
Horace Cutler on London Transport busking licence (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Horace Cutler, leader of the Greater London Council, wants to licence buskers on London Transport. Male interviewer not identified.