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  1. Quainton in days of steam (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

    Programme documenting the history of steam railways, particularly at Quainton station in Buckinghamshire. On the background and history of the station, which used to be part of the main line up to Leicester....

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  2. Gilbert White of Selborne (1987)

    Genre
    Feature; Non-fiction

    The life and work of Gilbert White of Selborne, Hampshire, famous naturalist of the 18th century. Produced and presented by Sean Street. Street talks to June Chatfield, curator of the Gilbert White Museum...

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  3. 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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  4. Venice (1983)

    Genre
    Documentary; Special

    Documentary looking at Venice, with a tour of the city. Considers the city’s role as a port, the surrounding natural environment, the city’s history, its glassmakers, the crusades and other facts about...

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  5. History of the Poppy Appeal (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview about the history of the Poppy Appeal which raises money for servicemen and explaining how the replica poppies are made. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

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  6. History and facilities of Hyde Park (1982)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Non-fiction; Fiction

    First of a three part series on the history and facilities of London’s Hyde Park, produced and presented by Angie Bray. Includes interviews with park managers Ashley Stephenson and Bob Legge on the...

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  7. 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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  8. Pearly King on cockney rhyming slang (1980)

    Genre
    Interview; Music

    Interview with a London Pearly King on the history and use of Cockney rhyming slang. Includes a music performance by the Pearly King and Queen. Male speaker and interviewer not identified. In 2 parts.

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  9. Henry Ford museum and Ford car history (1985)

    Genre
    Feature; Special

    Andrew Jones presents the second part of a special programme, in which he visits the Henry Ford Museum and Henry Ford Village at Dearborn, Michigan and looks at the history and production of the cars made...

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  10. Apprentice bon viveur (1985)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary

    Andrew Jones is an apprentice bon viveur - he likes to learn about, and sample everything that tastes good. In this episode he explores the history of wine, water and Champagne. Accompanied by his young son...

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