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Geoffrey Howe defends economic policy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Chancellor Geoffrey Howe, on the anticipated rise of mortgage rates and defending the Government’s economic policies despite growing discontentment from other members of the Conservative...
Tony Benn on Labour Party divides (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Tony Benn about dissention within the Labour Party after the annual conference in Brighton and areas they did agree on. Male interviewer identified only as Alastair(?)
James Prior on proposals to Maze prisoners (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Northern Ireland Secretary Jim Prior about the proposals made by the Government in response to terrorist prisoners’ demands at the Maze Prison in Belfast after the hunger strike was called...
Dickson Mabon leaves Labour (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former energy minister Dr Dickson Mabon who explains his reasons for leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP. In 2 parts. Peter Sissons? interviews. Followed by interview with Scottish Labour...
Simon Hoggart on Michael Foot and Labour future (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Simon Hoggart about his new book Michael Foot: A Portrait and speculating on the outcome of the Labour Party deputy leadership election. Male and female interviewers not identified.
Thatcher in Australia defends style (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher talks to Australian interviewer George Negus while she is in the country for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference. She defends the government’s economic...
Stansted development inquiry (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a Conservative MP about a government inquiry into the development of Stansted Airport after the discovery the government has dismissed the idea of an airport at Maplin or a fifth terminal at...
Third London airport (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the public inquiry into development of Stansted Airport which is due to start and background on the options for a third London airport. Speaking are: Sir Colin Buchanan who sat on the Roskill...
End of the Triumph TR range (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the former Chairman of British Leyland combined stewards committee, about the Triumph TR sports car range as it comes to an end. Male speaker and female interviewer not identified.
DeLorean financial irregularities allegations (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with MP Nicholas Winterton who explains how allegations of financial irregularity against DeLorean Motor Company owner, John DeLorean, were made public. He denies seeking publicity and blames the...