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Iraqi forces attack Khafji - US response (1991)

Genre

Interview

Iraqi troops have moved into the Saudi Arabian city of Khafji and are engaged in hostile confrontation with US Marines and Arab forces. An unidentified male American military spokesperson describes the...

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Sunday Supplement: interview and music programme - Ocean Sound - CD57 (1989)

The CDs from No. 54 to 74, are Sunday Supplements presented by Amanda Ware, single tracks. Either the tapes have been edited, or the programmes ran without commercial breaks. The transmission time is changed...

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Mondale and Reagan wind up their presidential campaigns (1984)

Genre

News report; Speech

Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale conclude their campaigns for the 1984 US presidential election. Includes excerpts of speeches by Reagan and Mondale. Female reporter not identified. Audio quality is poor...

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Windsurfer on his sport (1978)

Genre

Interview

Unidentified male windsurfing instructor on his sport, which is a relatively new arrival in Britain. He says Prince Charles has taken up windsurfing. (Australian or New Zealand?) male interviewer not...

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Geoffrey Howe on change in South Africa (1986)

Genre

Speech

UK Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe makes a speech on South Africa following his first meeting with President P.W. Botha. He speaks about how outsiders need to tread carefully, and says change must come...

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Schoolgirl Godiva ride for annual Coventry parade (1979)

Genre

Interview

Joan McLaughan on her schoolgirl daughter Louise, who rode topless on horseback through Coventry as Lady Godiva during the annual parade, and who lost her wig in a high wind. Male interviewer not identified.

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Timothy Dalton quits Bond (1994)

Genre

Interview

Timothy Dalton says it’s time to stop playing James Bond. He talks about the effect of playing James Bond on his life and career, laughs off the idea of a female version and speculates on the future of the...

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Gerald Kaufman on government aid for Lucas Aerospace (1978)

Genre

Interview

Gerald Kaufman MP, junior minister in the Department of Industry, says the Government will help Lucas Aerospace build new factories in Liverpool and Bradford, providing hundreds of new jobs and safeguarding...

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Operation Skyquest world record attempt (1983)

Genre

Interview; News report

Report on the attempt by Operation Skyquest to break the world altitude record for hot air balloons. Unfortunately the balloon was caught by a gust of wind before the launch - sending pilot Per Lindstrand 20...

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David Owen wraps up the SDP (1990)

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

Paul Rowley reports on the vote to wind up the SDP after a dramatic collapse in public support and looks back at its formation and achievements. Includes speech by Roy Jenkins, as the party was founded;...

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