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151 results found for '"Famous people"' in Keywords.
John Betjeman on piers (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, on his role as the President of the National Piers Society, on his love of piers, and on the launch of the Society. Female interviewer not identified.
Whaling protest in Trafalgar Square (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report from a whaling protest rally in Trafalgar Square. Includes comment from celebrity supporters conservationist Sir Peter Scott, comedian Spike Milligan and actress Joanna Lumley. Male reporter not...
Lawyer on investigative journalism ethics (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with American lawyer Marvin Mitchelson about investigative journalism and risk of defamation in wanting to print exciting stories. (In context of cases of Lynsey de Paul and Bianca Jagger). Male...
Gracie Fields dies (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Speech
Two archive clips following the death of Gracie Fields, music hall star and film actress, born and bred in Rochdale. 1. Report on concert in Rochdale when she was 80 including speech by Gracie, male reporter...
Memories of Gracie Fields (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Tribute
Interview with British entertainer Harry Secombe about the death of British film actress and entertainer Gracie Fields. Speaks of his memories of her and pays tribute to her charity work. Male interviewer...
Sean Connery on golf fundraisers (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with actor Sean Connery on his recent St Andrews pro-celebrity golf match, and the urgent response awaited from the 2,100 British golf clubs requested to take part in a fundraising competition for...
Sean Connery on views and work (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with actor Sean Connery on his political and nationalist views, charitable work in Scotland, current film project Cuba and possible return as James Bond. Female interviewer not identified.
Elvis Presley’s doctor suspended (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with newsman Elvis Sledge? on the suspension from practising of Dr Nick, or George Nichopoulos, the doctor of Elvis Presley, for the supplying of drugs to the late rock and roll star. Male...
Suicide of Lady Isobel Barnett (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview; Tribute
Report on the suicide of Lady Isobel Barnett after she was convicted of shoplifting and previously had a car accident. After the court case on her shoplifting Lady Barnett talks to the press. Presenter of...
Mandy Rice-Davies on her life and book (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Mandy Rice-Davies about her notorious life and new book, Mandy. She talks about the scandal which helped bring down the government of Harold MacMillan, the Profumo affair, and the...