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Laker Airways collapse - bid for new licence (1982)

Genre

News report; Press conference

Report on the attempt by Sir Freddie Laker to obtain his licence from the Civil Aviation Authority after the announcement of a rescue package for his bankrupt Laker Airways company, headed by Lonrho chairman...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Help for a Reading junior football team (1982)

Gainsboro boss Tiny Rowland should know later today whether his deal with Sir Freddie Laker will get a licence, and get some Laker planes back in the air in a Peoples airlines. But, the millionaire has...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Today newspaper rescued by Lonrho (1986)

Genre

Interview

Eddie Shah’s ailing newspaper, Today, has been rescued by a 31.5 million-pound deal, put up by the Lonrho organisation, headed by Tiny Rowland. Shah comments. Female interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Laker Airways collapse - reaction to rescue package (1982)

Genre

Interview

Interview with a male holidaymaker about the announcement of a rescue package for the bankrupt Laker Airways from Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Freddie Laker on company relaunch (1982)

Genre

Interview

Peter Allen interviews British businessman, Freddie Laker about the launch of his new low-cost airline following the collapse of Laker Airways and the financial intervention of Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Ernest Saunders bail (1987)

Genre

News report; Press conference

Report on Sir Ernest Saunders, former Guinness chairman, being released on bail in the Guinness fraud trial. Entrepreneurs Tiny Rowland and Herbert Heinzelt(?) speak to reporters outside the court on putting...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

House of Fraser profits fall (1980)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Sir Hugh Fraser, Chairman of House of Fraser, about a fall in profits in the first six months of 1980. He talks about the company’s flag shop store Harrods, and the reaction of major...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

MP’s wife alleges threats by Lonrho chief (1976)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Audrey Sedgemore, wife of Labour MP, Brian Sedgemore, alleging she received threatening phone calls from Lonrho chairman, Tiny Rowland (Roland Rowland), in an attempt to block criticism of the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Donald Regan testifies on Irangate (1987)

Genre

News report; Speech

Report back to the studio on the former White House Chief of Staff, Donald Regan’s evidence to the Irangate (Iran-Contra affair) hearing in the USA. Including recordings of Donald Regan’s testimony...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Hugh Fraser investigated for sale of shares (1976)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Sir Hugh Fraser, ex-managing director and chairman of the House of Fraser, who is welcoming a Stock Exchange inquiry into the sale of his shares. The story relates to the sale of shares in...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio