Martial law in Poland - UK defectors

Title
Martial law in Poland - UK defectors
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1981
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Duration
00:02:42
Description
Report following the defection of a group of Polish visitors to Britain, when their cruise ferry, the Rogalin, sailed from Tilbury without them. The incident occurred after the declaration of a state of martial law by the communist government in Poland on 13 Dec 1981. Includes interview with defector (not identified). Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
None Identified
Keywords
Revolutions; Trade unions; UK; Great Britain; Communism; Poland; Solidarity; Political refugees; Military government; Asylum seekers

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LBC/IRN, "Martial law in Poland - UK defectors". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0029300513010 (Accessed 08 Dec 2025)