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  1. Political impact of diplomatic appointment (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Peter Jay on accepting the position of the British Ambassador in Washington, and whether it will hurt the Labour Party because of his relationship (son-in-law) to Prime Minister James Callaghan. Male...

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  2. Decision makers (1982)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary

    Decision Makers, presented by Peter Spencer. Sir Nicholas Henderson, retiring UK Ambassador to Washington, is interviewed by Andrew Manderstam about US and UK relations. Also looks at Falklands War; military...

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  3. Libyan embassy siege aftermath (1984)

    Genre
    Interview

    Italian Ambassador Alessandro Quaroni on the taking over of British interests in Tripoli after the British have left following the shooting and siege at the Libyan People’s Bureau in London.

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  4. French explosives row during Mitterrand visit (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the planting of explosives by a security official at the French ambassador’s residence in central London, in order to test British security cover during the visit of President Francois Mitterrand...

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  5. Diplomatic relations with Syria broken (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Report on the UK breaking off diplomatic relations with Syria. Includes British ambassador Roger Tomkys saying that Syria is a sponsor of terrorism; Syrian Ambassador to Britain, Dr Loutof Haydar insists...

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  6. Anthony Acland on new role as Ambassador to USA (1986)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Sir Anthony Acland on his posting to Washington as British Ambassador. He says he is honoured, and justifies his working at his age. Reporter not heard.

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  7. Sir Francis McWilliams on his retirement as Lord Mayor (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Sir Francis McWilliams, standing down from the position of Lord Mayor of London. He talks about his year in post, including the destinations he has visited on diplomatic duty, and the...

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  8. Paul Newall on his new position as Lord Mayor of London (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Paul Newall, the new Lord Mayor of London, who officially takes up his post today. Newall discusses his new role and his decision to campaign for the restoration of St Paul’s Cathedral....

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