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10th planet discovered (1978)

Genre

News report; Discussion

Ian Ridpath reports to a studio reporter (not identified) on the theoretical discovery of 10th planet in Solar system by US astronomers. This was the result of the discovery of a moon going round Pluto...

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Matthews People: Rick Wakeman (1985)

Mike Matthews talks to Rick Wakeman, an English keyboard player best known as the keyboardist for progressive rock group YES. Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the use of...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Galileo probe arrives at Jupiter (1995)

Genre

Speech

NASA spokeswoman confirming the space probe Galileo, launched from the shuttle Atlantis in October 1989, has entered Jupiter’s atmosphere and begun transmitting data. Confirming the schedule for data...

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Asteroid discovered between Saturn and Uranus (1977)

Genre

Interview

Interview with astronomer Ian Ridpath on the discovery of a new massive asteroid between Saturn and Uranus. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White).

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Lord Denis Healey on poetry, life and career (1994)

Genre

Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Trailer

Simon Bates interviews guest on his programme Lord Denis Healey, on his new book, Denis Healey: My Secret Planet, which describes his life, loves and career in the form of poetry. Healey explains his love of...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Meteor shower to hit Earth (1978)

Genre

Interview

Astronomer Dr John Gribbin discusses the likelihood of a meteor shower on Earth, which has occurred before, and is a natural phemomenon. This is nothing to be worried about, he says, and is comparable to a...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Helen Sharman back on earth (1991)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, after returning to earth. Interviewer not heard.

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Hayes at the weekend (1977)

Genre

Discussion; Interview

Hayes at the Weekend. Brian Hayes is joined first by Peter Newsam, the education officer of the Inner London Education Authority (ILEA), who discusses the subject of education; he believes standards of...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Transglobe expedition - Ranulph Fiennes reports (1982)

Genre

News report

ITN news report by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes from a position near the North Pole, on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition in its attempt to circumnavigate the globe.

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Viking mission takes Mars samples (1976)

Genre

Interview; News report

Alan Wood of NASA says scientists on the Viking mission have conceded there is a possibility of life forms in the soil on Mars. These are subject to experiments, but the chance of life is high. Equipment...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio