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A force to be reckoned with. Pt 1 (1985)

Genre

Documentary; Interview

Part 1 is a short history of women in the armed forces. Discovers how they began active service, and talks to women about why they want to join up. Liz Pollett, a recruiting officer, talks about what they...

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Chichester Week - edits of The Afternoon Show - CD1 (1987)

Chichester Week - edits of The Afternoon Show transmitted from 14:00 to 17:00 [?] live from the offices of the Chichester Observer. Presented by Chris Carnegy. Ocean Sound East. Topics: Leisure Centre/editor...

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Towards 2000 - Future of the military (1977)

Genre

Special

Towards 2000 with former Field Marshal Michael Carver looking at the past 25 years of military history and looking forward at the next 23 years. Including who may cause a threat, who our allies will be and...

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Towards 2000 (1977)

Genre

Speech

Towards 2000. Field Marshal Michael Carver soliloquises on the future defence of Europe and various possible scenarios for the remainder of the 20th Century. Carver discusses Britain’s role in European...

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History of land battle from early to modern times (1980)

Genre

Feature

Documentary on the history of land battle from early to modern times presented by journalist and military historian Gwynne Dyer in discussion with retired US Colonel Dupee, Sandhurst military expert John...

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WW2 Cabinet war rooms open to public (1984)

Genre

Interview; Special; Speech

A tour of the Second World War Cabinet war rooms, as they are prepared for opening to the public. Includes excerpts from famous speeches by wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Reporter is Charlie Rose.

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Korean war history (1990)

Genre

Interview

General Anthony Farrar-Hockley on the Korean War 40 years ago, he is writing a 2 volume history of the war. On Britain’s role; his experiences; working under a combined UN force; US General Douglas...

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Death of General Omar Bradley - John Hackett tribute (1981)

Genre

Interview; Tribute

General Sir John Hackett pays tribute to the life and achievements of the late US General Omar Bradley (died 08/04/81), commander of Operation Overlord during the Second World War. Male interviewer not...

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Cabinet War Rooms restoration (1982)

Genre

News report; Special; Speech

Report on the restoration of the Cabinet War Rooms in Whitehall, London - used to plot the UK military campaign and run the country during the Second World War. Includes archive recording of Prime Minister...

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War (1981)

Genre

Documentary; Interview

Documentary on warfare, part of a series presented by Gwynne Dyer. Includes interviews with Dr Peter Marsh, Oxford University; David Chandler, Sealed Knot Society; John Keegan, Royal Military Academy...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio