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39,247 results found for all records.
Rhodesian elections result - Commons debate (1980)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Recording of proceedings in the House of Commons after the victory of Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF in the multi-racial elections in Rhodesia. Speaking are: Julian Amery MP with fears and accusations; response...
Rhodesian elections - Robert Mugabe on victory (1980)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with ZANU-PF leader Robert Mugabe following his victory in the multi-racial elections in Rhodesia. Reporters not identified (one poss. John Humphrys).
Rhodesian elections - British soldier’s view (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a British male soldier (not identified) on his return from serving in Rhodesia as part of a Commonweath peacekeeping force during the country’s multi-ethnic relations. On his experiences...
Zimbabwe independence preparations (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury on preparations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe for Independence Day celebrations following the victory of Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF in the country’s multi-ethnic elections....
Zimbabwe independence celebrations (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech; Music
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury during Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe as riot police use tear gas interrupting a concert by Bob Marley and The Wailers. Includes introduction and start...
Zimbabwe independence - flag raising (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury as the new flag is raised during Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe and a 21-gun salute and flypast take place. Crowds cheer.
Lord Soames farewell broadcast to Rhodesia (1980)
- Genre
- Speech; Special
Farewell broadcast by Governor Lord Christopher Soames following multi-ethnic elections and prior to Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe. Looking back at the events of the last few months...
Francis Pym on Rhodesia peacekeeping (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Defence Secretary Francis Pym about the role of British troops as part of a Commonwealth peacekeeping force in Rhodesia during the country’s multi-ethnic elections. As the first lot of...
Gabriella Brum resigns as Miss World (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the resignation of Miss World 1980, Gabriella Brum of West Germany, less than twenty-four hours after she was crowned. Female reporter not identified.
Kimberley Santos crowned new Miss World (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Press interview with newly-crowned Miss World, Kimberley Santos of Guam, following the resignation of West German, Gabriella Brum. Male interviewers not identified.