Selected African Holdings
British Broadcasting Corporation
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BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 2000 English
Extended description: The UN is preparing to send large shipments of aid to Somalia where many people are at risk from starvation. Information: Newsreader Sian Williams introduces a Martin Dawes …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1994 English
Extended description: French troops say they have already achieved their first objective of restoring Rwandan security. Information: Newsreader Anna Ford introduces a Ben Brown report on the situation in Rwanda. …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1985 English
Extended description: The biggest names in pop music will appear in two concerts, one in USA and one in the UK on July 13th. Linda Lewis reports from Wembley stadium …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1984 English
Extended description: The famine threatens seven million people with starvation. It was this report which inspired Bob Geldof to organise the Live Aid concert held in 1985. Information: Newsreader Julia …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1984 English
Extended description: The famine threatens seven million people with starvation. It was this report which inspired Bob Geldof to organise the Live Aid concert held in 1985. Information: Newsreader Julia …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1983 English
Extended description: Thoughout his tenure as Director General, a number of programmes caused government outrage - Panorama: Maggie's Militant Tendency, tx Jan 84, which suggested a number of Tory MPs …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1978 English
Extended description: Michael Cole reports from Zaire. Zaire is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo. Information: French foreign legionnaires hunt for rebels in Zaire bush. Original language summary: …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1976 English
Extended description: The French have sent extra troops to their East African territory of Afars & Issas to prevent a takeover by the Somalia supported FLCS. Information: Item about the …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1975 English
Extended description: Portuguese troops leave after 500 years of rule while three rival independence groups are fighting for control. Information: ** Poor quality sound Simon Dring report about Angolan Independence. …
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation · 1960 English
Extended description: Swedish soldiers are part of the UN troops on tour in the area & Belgium troops are leaving the Congo. Information: Robin Day reports on the situation in …