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49 results found for '"Science"' in Keywords.
Carl Djerassi on contraceptive pill development (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Brian Hayes interviews Professor Carl Djerassi about his role in the development of the oral contraceptive pill and on his latest book called Politics of Contraception.
Templeton religious prize (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the origins of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion and the 90,000 pound award this year to Dr Ralph Burhoe. Includes interviews with Ralph Burhoe and with founder John Templeton. Male...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Rodney Bennett looking at Kew Gardens - its history, importance including for study and research, and day to day running. Visits the gardens and...
Hayes on Sunday (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
Vivian White sits in to present Hayes on Sunday, revisiting the week’s topical shows and interviews with: London bureaux chief at the Washington Post, Leonard Downie, about the candidates for the US...
Rainhill trials re-enactment (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the re-enactment of the Rainhill trials in Lancashire, a competition held in Oct 1829 by the Manchester and Liverpool Railway to discover the most appropriate locomotive to use on their tracks....
Anwar Sadat on relations with Israel (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
Anwar Sadat, President of Egypt, gives a press conference during his visit to London in 1975. He talks about his attitude towards Israel, and his plans to modernise Egypt. William Bagnell(?), Charles...
Post mortem on British nurse in Saudi Arabia (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with forensic scientist Jorgen Dalgaard(?) about his post mortem of British nurse Helen Smith who died in 1979 in Saudi Arabia which found signs of her being attacked. Male interviewer...
Gary Hunt on effect of volcanoes on weather (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Professor of Atmospheric Physics, Dr Gary Hunt on the effect of volcanoes on the weather. He comments on the possibility of a new ice age and work being done by Russia to find a way to control weather....
Perez de Cuellar treatment of the press (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the fury of the world press that new Secretary General of the UN, Javier Perez de Cuellar gave interviews to two newspapers after refusing to call a press conference. Includes clash between UN...
Hayes on Saturday (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; Special
Brian Hayes presents this edition of Hayes on Saturday revisiting the week’s stories on LBC. Includes author Anthony Grey on his book on the disappearance of former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt....