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Arming of police - Eldon Griffiths view (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative police spokesman Eldon Griffiths on the increasing need for UK police to be armed. Male interviewer not identified.
Parliamentary candidates - James Goldsmith on changes (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Businessman, Sir James Goldsmith says sweeping changes are needed in the system for the voting-in of parliamentary candidates.
Neil Andrews on hunt for M5 rapist (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Inspector Neil Andrews (Avon & Somerset Police) on the hunt for the so-called M5 rapist. He is believed to have attacked seven women in five years. Male interviewer not identified. (John Lambe was...
Charlie the Cat rescued from tree (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Malcolm Brabant reports on the rescue of a cat named Charlie, who has been stuck up a tree for a number of days. Includes interview with Guy Harrison, RSPCA (male interviewer not identified - poss. Kevin...
Charlie the Cat rescued - Owner’s relief (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Linda Little on the rescue of her cat, Charlie, after he became stranded up a tree for a number of days. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Malcolm Brabant).
Peter Shore on council tenants’ charter (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary of State for the Environment, Peter Shore on a new charter for council house tenants. Male interviewer not identified.
Council tenants’ charter - George Tremlett on loopholes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council housing spokesman George Tremlett on loopholes in Environment Secretary Peter Shore’s circular opposing the GLC’s Right-to-Buy council house scheme. Male interviewer not...
Royal flights - Cyril Townsend view (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP, Cyril Townsend on official engagements by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family taking place in antiquated aircraft. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Murphy?).
Adminstrator on abortion error (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Barnsley Hospital Administrator, Douglas Caldwell explains what went wrong during an abortion procedure in which the child survived. Male interviewer not identified.
Muhammad Ali on retirement (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Poetry; Press conference
Colin Turner interviews heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali (at an organised luncheon) about his decision to retire from boxing. The former boxer recites some poetry.