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207 results found for '"BBC"' in Keywords.
Iranian embassy siege - Chris Cramer interview (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with BBC journalist Chris Cramer about his hostage ordeal during the siege at the Iranian embassy in West London (04-05/80). Male interviewer not identified.
BBC orchestral cuts lead to industrial action (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Stan Hibbert of the Musicians Union on the decision of musicians to take strike action after the BBC announced it was scrapping five orchestras as part of a series of economic cutbacks. Female...
Iranian embassy siege - report from embassy (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on latest events during the siege at the Iranian Embassy in London after it was taken over by Iranian Arab separatists and on their demands including changing of a BBC report referring to them as...
Iranian embassy siege - Release of some hostages (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on the release of some of the hostages including BBC producer Chris Cramer, during the siege of the Iranian embassy in London and on ongoing protests by Iranians outside and demands of the terrorists....
Commons debate on broadcasting - Criticism of BBC (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a House of Commons debate on the future of broadcasting including criticism of the BBC over a decline in the quality of programming. Speakers are: Labour MP, Andrew Faulds; Conservative MP, Toby...
Death of Doris Archer (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male producer (poss. William Smethurst) of the BBC’s Radio 4 long-running drama serial, The Archers, on the death of the character Doris Archer, played by Gwen Berryman. Male interviewer not...
Broadcaster John Snagge on boat race (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Veteran BBC broadcaster John Snagge on his career and in particular his commentaries on the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race. The interview follows his retirement from broadcasting. Also includes...
Aubrey Singer on Musicians Union strike (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
BBC executive Aubrey Singer on the effect of the Musicians Union strike on programme services. Male interviewer not identified.
Alexandra Palace fire - Unfortunate history (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report examining the history of the ill-fated Alexandra Palace in Haringey, north London following a major fire at the venue on 10/07/80. Includes archive BBC TV broadcast featuring Leslie Mitchell;...
Kenny Everett on Musicians Union BBC strike (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Broadcaster, Kenny Everett during a picket outside the BBC headquarters during a strike organised by the Musicians Union in protest against orchestra cuts. Female interviewer not identified.