BBC2 News Review - Sunday 1st April 1979 (plus continuity)

Footage courtesy of Martyn Graham.

A look back at the news of the week, subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing - introduced by Peter Woods.

In this edition:
- Conservative MP Airey Neave killed in car bomb
- General election called after vote of no confidence, lost by one vote
- Liberals win Edge Hill by-election
- Egypt and Israel peace treaty signed
- Arab League states meet in Baghdad
- 9% hike in global oil prices
- Shah of Iran moves to Bahamas in exile
- Invasion forces close in on Ugandan capital
- Civil Service dispute continues as ambulance dispute ends
- Flooding hits County Durham and Cleveland
- New Prestel service introduced by Post Office
- More subtitling for American television
- Record £900,000 Football Pools win
- Sophia Loren visits London
- Eric Morecambe leaves hospital after heart attack
- Rubstic wins Grand National

Preceded by a menu junction with announcer Andy Cartledge.

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