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Anthony Blunt affair - A J P Taylor resigns (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with writer and historian A J P Taylor about his resignation from the British Academy over the treatment of Professor Anthony Blunt after his naming as the fourth man in the Kim Philby spy affair....
Former POW on compensation (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former German Prisoner of War, James Smalley, on money still owed to POWs by the British Government under the terms of the Geneva Convention. The money was deducted from pay while they were...
Peter Cornwell on Battle of Britain (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Peter Cornwell, military historian, on his research into the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. The interview coincides with the publication of his new book, The Battle of Britain:...
French trawlermen blockade (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the attempt by the Townsend Thoresen Viking Valiant passenger ferry to break the blockade by French trawlermen at Cherbourg and evacuate British holidaymakers from the port. Includes interviews...
Pope to visit UK - Protestant rection (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie on the decision of Pope John Paul II to visit the UK. Also reports on the negative reaction of 2 other Protestant church leaders, Ian Paisley and...
Manny Shinwell interview (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
In-depth interview with veteran Labour politician Lord Manny (Emanuel) Shinwell about his life and career (recorded in 1977 and kept for use in his obituary report). Excerpts taken from the Focus...
Impressions of Manny Shinwell (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Labour MP on his impressions of veteran politician Lord Manny Shinwell, and on Shinwell’s life and career.
Focus - Manny Shinwell interview (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
Focus, presented by Stephen Cole. In-depth interview with veteran Labour politician Lord Manny (Emanuel) Shinwell about his life and career. Also includes Shinwell’s musical selections. Credits include the...
Decision makers (1980)
- Genre
- Discussion; Documentary; Interview; Special
Decision Makers, presented by Peter Spencer. This edition examines the mystery surrounding the legend of the Loch Ness Monster and includes interviews with eyewitnesses, experts and local residents in an...
Nightline (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Phone-in; Trailer
Nightline, presented by Jenny Lacey. Interview with psychiatrist Dr Charlotte Wolff about life before and after the Second World War, her theories, and her research into sexuality and into human anatomy, and...