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Marcus Lipton on his planned retirement (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Marcus Lipton on his announcement of his planned retirement, and a review of his parliamentary life with Tony Tucker.
George Brown on writing for Titbits and the need for a national government (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
George Brown, Lord George-Brown, on his writing for Titbits magazine and the need for a national government. Brown is slightly obstreperous with the unidentified male interviewer (possibly Tony Tucker).
Queen’s speech at US Bicentennial celebrations (1976)
- Genre
- Speech
Queen Elizabeth II, at the opening of an Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Washington DC, gives a speech on the history of American independence as part of the Bicentennial celebrations.
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...
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.
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...
Sir Anthony Eden defends invasion of Suez (1976)
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- Speech
Sir Anthony Eden, UK Prime Minister, defends the invasion of Suez, Egypt, in this archive clip originally broadcast to the nation in 1956.
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...
Brian Hayes programme (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Betty Williams and Ciaran McKeown of Peace People talk to Brian Hayes about the achievements of the peace movement. Williams says it has changed the self-image and public image of Northern Ireland, and...
Funeral of Maire Drumm (1976)
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- Music; News report; Speech
Steve Harvey reports on the funeral of 56 year-old former Sinn Fein Vice-President, Maire Drumm, who was assassinated by Loyalist paramilitaries (28/10/76). Includes the music of a lone piper; speech by an...