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British Horseracing Authority (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord (Nathaniel) Rothschild, Chairman of the Royal Commission on Gambling, on how its proposals for a British Horseracing Authority would work. This new organisation would distribute money and the Levy Board...
British Horseracing Authority (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Desmond Plummer of the Levy Board (currently collects and distributes money) on Royal Commission on Gambling’s recommendation for a new organisation for the horse racing industry to distribute money, the...
First race of AM Lover (1978)
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- Interview
Racing correspondent Colin Turner on racehorse A.M. Lover’s first race, in which she narrowly missed out on first place to a Mi Favorita ridden by Pat Eddery. The filly was trained by Paul Cole, and her...
Sports review of year’s highlights (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Sports review for 1978 covering track athletics, horse racing and equestrianism, rugby, boxing, golf, motor racing and rallying. Includes review of British medal prospects for 1980 Moscow Olympics with...
Roy James on dream to be a racing driver (1978)
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- Interview
Former Great Train Robber, Roy James describes his difficulties in getting the sponsorship he needs to become a racing driver. James feels that no matter how successful he becomes as a racing driver he will...
After Eight special - Everyone is famous (1978)
- Genre
- Feature
A look at the experiences of ten ordinary people and couples whose stories were featured on LBC during 1978. Speakers include Bernard and Marian Falstone, who were trapped in their car in snow for 28 hours;...
Land speed record attempt fails (1978)
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- Interview
Barry Bowles on his failed land speed record attempt. Male interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.
Jenny Bowles on husband’s failed record attempt (1978)
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- Interview
Jenny Bowles, wife of Barry Bowles who failed to break the land speed record, denies claims that she is going to leave her husband. Male interviewer not identified.
200th Epsom Derby (1979)
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- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report from the Epsom Derby (200th anniversary) prior to the race. Includes interviews with unidentified punters; Peter Osgood, footballer and Sir Howard de Walden, Senior Steward. Female reporter not...
200th Epsom Derby (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report from the Epsom Derby (200th anniversary) on the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Male reporter not identified.