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Murder by gaslight (1980)
- Genre
- Drama; Serial
The Murder By Gaslight drama series for radio, based on real-life Victorian murders, presents a portion of Manchester Martyrs, written by Leo Knowles, and narrated by Leo McKern. The so-called martyrs...
Murder by gaslight (1980)
- Genre
- Drama; Serial
Murder by Gaslight, written by Leo Knowles. A new series for radio retelling the stories of five infamous Victorian murders. Start of Death in the Nursery narrated by Leo McKern. Based on the murder of three...
The first intercity (1980)
- Genre
- Drama
The First Intercity. Radio play about a speed trial for locomotives and the drama surrounding it. Written by Barry Hill; produced by Tony Hawkins (for Piccadilly Radio). Cast: Paul Clayton, Nona Williams,...
Beano comic 2000th edition (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Drama
Report on the publication of the two thousandth edition of the Beano comic. Editor Harry Crammond talks about how the comic has changed and why it’s still popular with adults as well as children. He reads...
Simulated earthquake in San Franciso (1980)
- Genre
- Drama; Interview; News report; Special
Report on a simulated earthquake in San Franciso, organised by Mayor Dianne Feinstein. Includes actuality of the simulation, including injured people calling for help. Speakers include: Dr Mervyn Silverman;...
Drama hour (1980)
- Genre
- Drama
Drama Hour presents Present for Aunt Mary. Harold’s aunt Mary is coming to visit from Australia. He sets off into town to buy her a present and discovers the world of public transport has changed. Set in...
Drama hour (1980)
- Genre
- Drama
Drama Hour presents Turn for the Worse. It’s New Year’s Eve at Simon Simpson Entertainments and things aren’t going to plan. With music. Actors not identified.
Cigars don’t count (1980)
- Genre
- Drama
Drama called Cigars Don’t Count. One morning, while recovering from a hangover, Dick decides to stop smoking and go on a diet. His wife Angela is sceptical. Actors not identified.
Long way to Tipperary (1980)
- Genre
- Drama
Drama called Long Way to Tipperary. After being given poor financial advice, Arthur finds himself in serious debt with the tax office. Tax officer John, hoping to be promoted, is less than sympathetic....
Network (1981)
- Genre
- Documentary; Drama; Feature; Fiction; Poetry
3 pieces. 1. Radio Hallam programme about Hadfields steelworks (Sheffield) and the work cuts that have happened due to the economic recession.2. Slate - An Elegy. 2CR programme about the slate industry, an...