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IRA demands British troops leave (1976)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by David O’Connell, former IRA chief of staff, speaking on release from jail, demands British troops are removed from Northern Ireland.
First TV broadcast in South Africa (1976)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by South African Prime Minister John Vorster about the first TV broadcasts in the country (07/01/76).
Peter Parker takes on British Rail top job (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Parker on becoming chairman of British Rail and how he will solve its problems, possibility of railway services making profits and job creation. Female interviewer not identified.
Ford’s State of the Union address (1976)
- Genre
- Speech
State of the Union address by President Gerald Ford, during the USAâs Bicentennial year, about his pledge to help Angola, whether or not that means using military force. He also speaks about the state...
LBC radio audience figures (1976)
- Genre
- Discussion
Bob Holness interviews Patrick Gallagher, Managing Director of LBC radio station, about newly released audience figures for LBC and methods used including 2-week listening diaries by sample of London...
CIA in United Kingdom (1976)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference featuring departing United States ambassador to Britain, Elliot Richardson, where he defends the role of the intelligence service, the CIA, within the UK. He also criticises...
Jeremy Thorpe resigns (1976)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Ed Boyle reports on the resignation of Jeremy Thorpe, Liberal leader amid press speculation over his alleged homosexual relationship with the former model Norman Scott. The speakers include: David Steel,...
Spain and USA treaty (1976)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by US Secretary of State Dr Henry Kissinger following the signing of a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Spain and the United States (24/01/76).
John Stonehouse resigns (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with MP John Stonehouse, on his decision to resign from the Labour Party (but remain as an independent MP). He believes there should have been an election to choose the new Prime Minister, after...
Angola (1976)
- Genre
- News report
Colin Parkes reports on the National Liberation Front of Angola. It covers how mercenaries were hired in the UK, and the execution of mercenaries ordered by Colonel Callan (aka Costas Georgiou). It also...