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29 results found for '"Birds"' in Keywords.
Grouse in Scotland dwindling (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the dwindling numbers and smaller size of grouse in Scotland. Speaking are: game consultant Arthur Cadman; biologist Dr Adam Watson. Male reporter not identified.
Raid on cockfighting pit (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (either from the Police or the RSPCA) about a raid on an illegal cockfighting pit in Hitchen, Hertfordshire which to a successful prosecution of the men involved. Female interviewer...
Network - Field and Hedgerow (1984)
- Genre
- Feature
Field and Hedgerow: Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies, adapted for radio and read by Sean Street. Richard Jefferies was a Victorian journalist, and author of three books. His last essays were...
Fred Bettesworth the gardener. Part 2 (1984)
- Genre
- Biography; Serial
Reading of second part (of 2) of the story of charismatic gardener Fred Bettesworth from 1901 until his death in 1905. Male reader not identified. Probably extracted from Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer, by...
Fear and loathing (1984)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Music; Poetry; Trailer
Documentary on phobias â their cause and treatments. Includes interviews with consultant psychiatrist Dr Nasir Ali; GP Dr Jane McPherson (?); psychotherapist Norman Lee who runs Phobias Confidential;...
Ronnie Wood on his new book and The Rolling Stones (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, Faces, The Birds and The Jeff Beck Group speaks to David Jensen about his new book, The Works, which he co-wrote with Bill German. He also discusses playing with the Stones...
Bill Oddie on environmental conservation (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Oddie talks about the actions of conservationists and members of the public in the support of the RSPB and Greenpeace. He discusses the importance of these organisations, and urges the Government to...
First raven bred at Tower of London for 300 years (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
A major British scientific breakthrough was reported today, when the keepers at the Tower of London announced that they have managed to breed the first raven there for 300 years. Simon Bowden paid a visit...
Oil clean-up operation on Mersey (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Alison MacDonald reports on a massive clean-up operation on the Mersey, following the large oil spillage at the Stanlow Shell oil refinery. Officials say the main oil slick has been dispersed but while the...
Thatcher praise for bird charity (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Mark Phillips reports on a visit by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in Sandy, Bedfordshire. During her tour the Prime Minister...