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David Allen, school teacher (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Teacher David Allen being interviewed about himself.
Dervla Murphy on life and travels (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Dervla Murphy, author of Wheels Within Wheels, talking about herself.
Elaine Ellas reminisces (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Author Elaine Ellas(?) reminisces about the Festival of Britain in 1951 following publication of her new book. Female interviewer not identified.
Kay Webb on working life (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Kay Webb is interviewed about her life and in particular her working life. She was editor of Puffin Books between 1961 and 1979, and in 1967 founded the Puffin Club, which is talked about in detail. As a...
A sprig of shamrock (1979)
- Genre
- Music; Feature
Dick Phillips takes a look at the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s day. The tradition of the regiment, and St Patrick’s Day, and the history of the regiment. Includes interviews with regiment members and...
LBC news review of 1978 (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Documentary; Speech; Special
LBC presents Report 78, a summary of news items from 1978 (there are a few moments of silence within this audio clip). Presented by Steve Harvey with numerous speakers.
Future for Jeremy Thorpe after scandal (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the trial of and what the future holds for former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe after a complex scandal. Speaking are chief prosecution witness Peter Bessell; Jeremy Thorpe (archive...
Scottish referendum (1979)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Discussion; Interview; Jingle; Phone-in; Talk show
Special show presented by Brian Hayes on the Scottish referendum of 1979 to decide whether there was sufficient support for the Scotland Act 1978 among the Scottish electorate. This was an act to create a...
After eight (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Obituary
After Eight programme reporting on Earl Mountbatten of Burma’s funeral service at Romsey Abbey. The Earl died 27 August 1979, killed by the Provisional IRA. Presented by Therese Birch. Speaking: Malcolm...
After eight special (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Speech
After Eight. This edition on Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland in October 1979 and prospects of peace in Northern Ireland. Includes visit to Poland where the new Pope, Karol Wojtyla is from; speech by...