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Actor, Kenneth More on his life in theatre, and his roots. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Christopher Hourmouzious).
Sir Desmond Plummer, leader of the Greater London Council, has stepped down from his position to concentrate on other pastimes and projects. He describes his career in the capital, and the running of the GLC.
Doug Scott, who was with Chris Bonington on his Everest climb and who climbed the South West Face with Dougal Haston, describes the expedition, the problems, the challenges and the mountain itself. He...
Bob Holness talks to Donald Trelford, the new Editor of the Observer. He talks about changes planned for the newspaper, and discusses the future of Fleet Street in the face of economic crisis.
Viscount Leathers (Frederick Leathers) is interviewed about his forthcoming trip on the inaugural flight of Concorde. He was involved in the first flight of the Sikorski Seaplane, the Comet, and the 747,...
Edward Heath has escaped assassination by a car bomb, which was planted outside a restaurant near his home (13/10/75). He is shaken, but comments on the futility of such attacks, and says the recent bombing...
Report about a terrorist attack on a restaurant in London’s Mayfair (12/11/75). Scott’s Restaurant was attacked with 130 customers inside. Includes interviews with head barman, Stan Taranto(?); police...
Labour politician Anthony Crosland addresses the issues of homelessness and squatting. He denounces those who squat for what he calls political ends.
Report on the end of a strike by teachers at the William Tyndale Primary School in Islington, north London, following criticism and threats after a damning ILEA report into educational standards. Includes...
Jon Snow reports on the shooting of publisher Ross McWhirter in London (27/11/75). Police believe the killing was an IRA assassination, due to McWhirter’s provocative statements regarding Republican...
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