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Peter Murphy reports on Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s surprise resignation (16/03/76). Includes Harold Wilson speaking on why he is leaving, why now, and what it’s like being Prime Minister.
Ed Boyle reports on Jo Grimond being asked to stand for the leadership of the Liberal Party following Jeremy Thorpe’s resignation. Includes excerpt of rousing Jo Grimond speech from previous leadership...
Jo Grimond (former Liberal leader) on the job of a party leader and necessary attributes, and not standing again as leader after he was asked following Jeremy Thorpe’s resignation. Interviewer not...
Interview with anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain, following his trial acquittal on theft charges (04/76) and after the publication of the Devlin report on identification evidence (05/76) - no trial...
Budget broadcast by UK Chancellor Denis Healey, on what Britain needs to improve her economy and industries - an economic miracle? On successes this last year.
Speech by Sir Geoffrey Howe, opposition economic spokesman in reply to Chancellor Denis Healey’s budget broadcast. Believes whole approach to economy is wrong and trade unions have too great an influence.
Alex Lyon MP on being sacked from the Home Office. Blames it on his difference in opinion from James Callaghan, new Prime Minister, especially concerning immigration. Comments on Race Relations Act and areas...
David O’Connell, former IRA chief of staff, interviewed on the Thames Television This Week programme by Peter Taylor, on the provisionals’ bombing policy including attacks on the UK mainland. He claims...
Speech by David O’Connell, former IRA chief of staff, speaking on release from jail, demands British troops are removed from Northern Ireland.
Peter Parker on becoming chairman of British Rail and how he will solve its problems, possibility of railway services making profits and job creation. Female interviewer not identified.