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Ian Paisley on Northern Ireland (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Democratic Unionist (DUP) leader Ian Paisley on the Sunningdale Agreement for Northern Ireland. Says they will not be dictated to by British government, asks for election prior to formation...
Gerry Fitt speaking after his re-election (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
SDLP leader Gerry Fitt thanks people after his re-election as MP for Belfast West.
Gerry Fitt’s wife describes break-in by mob (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Anne Fitt, wife of SDLP leader and founder Gerry Fitt, on a violent intrusion into the family home by a mob of 30 or more men and women. She praises her husband’s courage and calmness and...
Attacks on home of Gerry Fitt (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Leader of Northern Ireland’s Social Democratic and Labour Party, Gerry Fitt on Republican attacks on his home (the IRA is explicitly mentioned). Male interviewer not identified.
Speeches preceding Labour vote of confidence (1979)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate; Special; Speech
Live coverage of a House of Commons debate building up to a vote of confidence in the Labour Government. Shadow Deputy Leader Willie Whitelaw attacks the record of the Government, claiming that it has run...
Government initiative to restore legislative power to Northern Ireland (1979)
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- Interview
Ulster Unionist MP (and former Conservative cabinet minister) Enoch Powell on the Conservative Government’s initiative to restore legislative powers to Northern Ireland. Male interviewer not identified...
Gerry Fitt calls for Mason resignation (1979)
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- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) leader Gerry Fitt, who calls for the resignation of Northern Ireland Secretary, Roy Mason following an alleged smear campaign against police...
Alastair Burnet with guests Denis Compton and Gerry Fitt (1980)
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- Advertisement; Interview; Jingle; News bulletin; Phone-in; Trailer
Alastair Burnet interviews guests former England and Middlesex cricketer and Arsenal footballer Denis Compton, about his own sporting career, the recent Ashes test, impact of Australian media tycoon Kerry...
Gerry Fitt on meeting with Pope (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former SDLP leader Gerry Fitt about a meeting he had with Pope John Paul II and other leading Catholics during the Papal visit to Ireland including the Pope condemning violence and on hopes...
Gerry Fitt on firebombing of his home (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with SDLP leader Gerry Fitt on the firebombing of his home - the latest in a series of attacks by Republicans on the Belfast West MP following his criticisms of the IRA terrorist campaign. Male...