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Rupert Murdoch’s Times takeover (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the provisional takeover of The Times newspaper by owner of The Sun, Rupert Murdoch and reaction of newspaper unions. Speaking are: Rupert Murdoch; head of the NUJ at The Times, Jake Ecclestone(?);...
New Cross fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the fire that broke out during a party in the New Cross area of London killing several people (9 known at this time). Speaking are: local resident Norman Lewis(?) and district commander, John...
RAF bomb scare (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about a petrol bomb discovered at an RAF base. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Andrew Bennett Parliament protest (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Stockport North MP Andrew Bennett about his attempt to delay a bill which would curb protests in Manchester (and other areas), by his shouting of ‘I Spy Strangers’ in the House of Commons....
Labour MPs visit Afghanistan (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Allan Roberts about going to Afghanistan with a group of Labour MPs to investigate the effect of the Soviet invasion. Male interviewer not identified.
Thatcher on economy on Weekend World (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher talks to London Weekend Television’s Weekend World programme on her economic policy, unemployment, prices and taxation. Male presenter not identified- likely to be Brian...
CBI hopes for budget (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) call for the Budget to be positive for business at their one day conference. CBI representative James Cleminson comments. Male reporter not identified.
Keith Joseph on money for British Leyland (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Industry Secertary Keith Joseph about his decision to back a plan for British Leyland when the government originally said there was no money available. Denies a u-turn. Male interviewer not...
Norman Tebbit on British Leyland finance U-turn (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Under-Secretary of Trade Norman Tebbit about the Government decision to bail British Leyland out of financial difficulties. Male interviewer not identified.
Geoffrey Pattie on future of air defence (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Under-Secretary of State for Defence (RAF) Geoffrey Pattie, talks about the future of Britain’s air defence including British design and engineering of military aircraft. Male interviewer not identified.