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The late George Burns on getting old (1996)

Genre

Obituary; Speech

Legendary comedian George Burns has died at the age of one hundred. He rose to fame with his wife Gracie Allen in the Twenties, and won an academy award in the Seventies for his role in the Sunshine Boys....

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Stardust Road Concert [Part 1 and 2] (1984)

aka: A celebration of the music of Hoagy Carmichael featuring George Fame, Keith Smith, Sweet Substitute, and Hefty Jazz

A celebration of jazz music of Hoagy Carmichael featuring George Fame, Keith Smith, Sweet Substitute, and Hefty Jazz

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Conservative view on Labour taxation policy (1979)

Genre

Interview

Conservative Party spokesman (poss. Norman St John Stevas) on Labour’s taxation policy. He says the creation of a wealth tax will add to the problem of a fame and brain drain which will damage the economy...

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Lorna Luft on career, family and fame (1977)

Genre

Interview

Lorna Luft is an American television, stage and film actress and singer. She is the daughter of the singer/actress Judy Garland and Sidney Luft. Here she discusses her career, its rise and falls, and where...

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Eddie the Eagle on Winter Olympic performance and being famous (1988)

Genre

Interview

Gordon McRae(?) interviews Eddie the Eagle Edwards (born Michael Edwards), British ski jumper, on his performance in the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada; his new found fame; and how he got into ski...

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George Best on his life and career (1975)

Genre

Interview

Ex-star footballer George Best is interviewed about his forthcoming biography, written by Michael Parkinson. He talks about how the love has been drained from football, killing it, and how he wishes it...

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Decision makers (1983)

Genre

Documentary; Interview; Speech; Vox pop

Decision Makers examines the British Royal Family: public opinion in relation to it, the Royal Family’s role, reasons for the fame which outstrips that of any other Royalty in the world. Explores the...

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Mohammed Al Fayed buys medals and Olympic memorabilia (1989)

Genre

Interview; Music; News report

Harrods chairman Mohammed Al Fayed has paid over £20,000 for medals and memorabilia worn by olympic athlete Harold Abrahams at an auction at Christies in London. Tim Abraham reports. Includes interviews...

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Democrats lose in US mid-term elections (1994)

Genre

News report; Speech; Interview

Paul Woodley reports on the results of the US mid-term elections showing public opinion against President Bill Clinton as the Republican Party made large gains. Virginia Senate candidate Oliver North - of...

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JVC Capital Radio Jazz Parade [Part 1] (1987)

A jazz parade concert recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall as part of the Capital Music Festival, featuring Georgie Fame.

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