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British Leyland denies Rhodesia trade (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lorne Duncan of British Leyland, denying trade with Rhodesia since UDI was declared and economic sanctions put in place. They have plants in South Africa but have closed the one in Rhodesia....
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.
Reporters try out new trains (1976)
- Genre
- Press conference
On board a new train, Peter Parker, Chairman of British Railways, answers questions from a number of reporters about the new railway rolling stock just put into operation. Reporters not identified.
Peter Parker on BR role (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Peter Parker, new chairman of British Rail, on the challenges and difficulties he faces in his new role. Male interviewer not identified.
British steel industry (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Spencer interviews the new Chairman of British Steel Charles Villiers about British steel profitability, the world recession, how much other nations make, British government influence, why he took the...
Monty Finniston on dismissal from British Steel (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Monty Finniston interview on learning that his contract as chairman of British Steel is to be terminated with no reason given to him. Dismisses idea it was connected to resignation of Richard Marsh, head...
Robert Scanlon arrest in Uganda (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Report by Roger Mann on arrest of British-born engineer, Robert Scanlon as announced on Ugandan radio.
Peter Jay’s horoscope (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with astrologer Janet Augustin on the controversial appointment of Peter Jay as UK Ambassador to the United States. She examines Jay’s astrological chart; also astrological charts of President...
Peter Jay’s appointment as US ambassador (1977)
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- Interview; News report
Ed Boyle reports on Peter Jay’s controversial appointment as UK ambassador to the United State, the ensuing nepotism row (he is Prime Minister James Callaghan’s son-in-law), and the ousting of Peter...
Protests at Queen’s visit to Canberra (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Report from Canberra, Australia, on demonstrations against the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. The visit coincided with the opening of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting. Male reporter in studio is Douglas...