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329 results found for '"Competitions"' in Keywords.
John Newell on Round the World yacht race (1978)
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- Interview
John Newell, a crewman aboard Robin Knox-Johnston’s yacht, is interviewed following the return of the yacht from the Round the World race. He talks about returning home, and passing competitor Eric...
Tony Greig on Kerry Packer (1978)
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- Interview
Former England cricket captain Tony Greig on the Cricket Association decision to seek a compromise with Kerry Packer, founder of World Series Cricket. Male interviewer not identified.
Ron Atkinson on Johnston’s expulsion from World Cup (1978)
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- Interview
West Bromwich Albion manager Ron Atkinson on the expulsion of Scotland’s Willie Johnston from the 1978 World Cup. Johnston has tested positive for a banned substance and expelled for the remainder of the...
Jim Knight on removal of Chrysler sponsorship (1978)
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- Interview
A representative of car manufacturer Chrysler, Jim Knight, explains the company’s decision to pull out of its sponsorship of the Scotland football team in the 1978 World Cup. The news comes following the...
Horace Cutler on London Olympics possibility (1978)
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- Interview
Leader of the Greater London Council, Horace Cutler on the economic and social benefits of staging the Olympic Games in London. Male interviewer not identified.
Brian Hayes interviews Alan Pascoe (1978)
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- Interview
Brian Hayes talks to athlete Alan Pascoe about the upcoming Commonwealth Games (3-12 August 1978). Reverse playback, and ends abruptly, mid-sentence (shot putter Geoff Capes is introduced at the beginning of...
David Owen on Moscow Olympics boycott (1978)
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- Interview
Peter Spencer interviews Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen on the possible boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics due to human rights abuses in the Soviet Union. The interview coincides with the publication of...
David Owen on Moscow boycott (1978)
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- Interview
Peter Spencer interviews Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen on the possible boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics due to human rights abuses in the Soviet Union. The interview coincides with the publication of...
David Owen on human rights (1978)
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- Interview
Peter Spencer interviews Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen about his views on human rights, to coincide with the publication of Owen’s new book, Human Rights.
Ted Croker on FA Cup TV rights (1978)
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- Interview
Interview with Ted Croker, Football Association, on the FA’s decision to sell the television rights of the FA Cup Final to the highest bidder. Male interviewer not identified.