The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 'intervention' in Czechoslovakia with latest reports saying the whole country has been occupied. The army was not called out and the people were urged to remain calm. Czechoslovakia says it had no prior knowledge of the invasion; Russia says it responded to an urgent appeal for help. -- 2. In Britain the Prime Minister is to have further talks with the Soviet Ambassador. -- 3. it is reported that the Russian leaders have interrupted their holidays to attend an urgent meeting in Moscow. -- 4. The Czechoslovak crisis began with Mr Dubcek's liberalisation policy which was criticised by the Soviets.

Primary Title
  • BBC World Service News
Date Broadcast
  • Friday 23 August 1968
Start Time
  • 21 : 10
Finish Time
  • 21 : 25
Duration
  • 15:00
Channel
  • 1YA - National Programme
Broadcaster
  • New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Station
  • 1YA
Owning Organisation
  • New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Episode Description
  • The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 'intervention' in Czechoslovakia with latest reports saying the whole country has been occupied. The army was not called out and the people were urged to remain calm. Czechoslovakia says it had no prior knowledge of the invasion; Russia says it responded to an urgent appeal for help. -- 2. In Britain the Prime Minister is to have further talks with the Soviet Ambassador. -- 3. it is reported that the Russian leaders have interrupted their holidays to attend an urgent meeting in Moscow. -- 4. The Czechoslovak crisis began with Mr Dubcek's liberalisation policy which was criticised by the Soviets.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Radio
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • Yes
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • News
  • Politics