Enwogion

Enwogion

In a collection of radio broadcasts spanning various languages and historical moments, key figures such as Edward Heath, John F. Kennedy, and Margaret Rutherford are featured in interviews and speeches. The recording also includes significant events such as the recovery of the Mercury-Atlas 6 spacecraft and addresses by world leaders like Charles de Gaulle and U Thant. The diverse range of content provides a valuable insight into political and cultural milestones throughout history.

1930-01-01

1930-01-01

Malaysia

Indonesia

Malaysia

Indonesia

English

Yakubu Gowon

U Thant

Margaret Rutherford

Indira Gandhi

Ian Smith

Gwynfor Evans

Glyn Simon

Geraint Llewellyn Evans

Enoch Powell

Edward Heath

Charles De Gaulle

Lyndon Johnson

John F. Kennedy

Spoken voice

Radio Programme

BBC: Wales Sound Archive

British Library

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

08CX1269

BBC00134

c208a930-2ea9-7bfb-e040-a8c004093871

Culture | Politics

Welsh, English & French language. Snippets of miscellaneous radio broadcasts including speeches and interviews with famous figures, which mark important moments in history.\r> \n\nCOLLECTION OF RADIO BROADCASTS, MAINLY SPEECHES & INTERVIEWS WITH FAMOUS FIGURES INCLUDING: INTVS: Edward HEATH (prime minister, 1970-1974) on his hopes of taking Britain into the European Economic Community (1:04-2:30), John F. KENNEDY (American President) on the problems he will face trying to get his education bill passed (16:30-18:43), Margaret RUTHERFORD (actress) on her career & breakdown (20:11-23:28), Enoch POWELL (politician) on his early life (23:38-27:12), Cledwyn HUGHES (politician) on the reorganisation of local government (33:27-34:44), Glyn SIMON (Archbishop of Llandaff, Cardiff) on his election as archbishop & what the role will bring (38:32-40:57), Geraint Llewellyn EVANS (opera singer) on his career (47:24-50:37),

LISC10676126\n\nINTVS: James GRIFFITHS (Secretary of State for Wales) on his work (52:46-55:11), Ian SMITH (Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia) responding to views that he is an extremist (56:00-58:00), President John F Kennedy on President Sukarno (president of Indonesia) & the conflict between Indonesia & Malaysia (58:08-1:00:08), Indira GANDHI (Prime Minister of India) on the political stability of India (1:00:18- 1:02:54), George THOMAS (Secretary of State for Wales) on not being a fluent Welsh speaker & his priorities for Wales (1:05:06-1:08:03). SPEECHES: Charles DE GAULLE (French President) on Britain entering the European Economic Community (0:01-1:00),

LISC10676373\n\nSPEECHES: Lyndon Baines JOHNSON (American President) following the assassination of John F. KENNEDY (American President) (3:05-4:00), U THANT (United Nations) on the Cuban missile crisis in 1962 (9:54-11:26), Yakubu GOWON (Head of State for Nigeria) on reasons for war against the Republic of Biafra, Nigeria (41:04-42:52), Gwynfor EVANS (politician) on the future of Wales (45:48-47:19), U THANT (United Nations) on the reconvening of the Geneva Conference (51:42-52:34). OTHER BROADCASTS: Mercury-Atlas 6 ("Friendship 7") spacecraft being recovered from the Alantic Ocean by the USS Noa ("Steelhead") warship (18:47-20:08). \t

LISC10678521\n\n Rewind Asset ID: 603601f7748d8fc68c9ab8fb

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