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William Rodgers leaves Labour (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with MP Bill Rodgers explaining his decision to leave the Labour Party. Follows a Wembley special conference over how Labour elects its leader. Speaking in his constituency of Stockton where he...
Labour Party wrangling (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the ongoing arguments within the Labour Party over which section of the party should get the largest vote in the choice of a Labour Party leader. Labour members Bob Cryer and Jeff Rooker comment....
National Front intimidation (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Anti-Nazi League (ANL) founder Peter Hain about intimidation from the National Front after ANL membership details were published in the National Front newsletter. A female ANL member (not...
Cricketer Ken Barrington dies (1981)
- Genre
- Tribute; Interview
Interview with former cricketer Fred Trueman on the death of cricket legend Ken Barrington in Barbados. Female interviewer not identified.
Susan Brown first woman in the boat race (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Interview with Susan Brown about becoming the first woman to be selected to take part in the boat race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Male Oxford and Cambridge crew members (not identified)...
Violence and vandalism in Kings Cross council flats (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the violence and vandalism at council flats near Kings Cross, London. Resident, Rosamond(?) Cutler talks about her experiences and her son Ian(?) Cutler about hiring a security guard to look after...
Prince Charles horse racing (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Oaksey (John Oaksey) about the new horse racing career of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and the injury risks he faces as a rider. Male interviewer not identified.
Eric Clapton in hospital (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Eric Clapton’s manager (man not identified) describing the events which led to Mr Clapton being taken to hospital while in the USA for ulcers and his current condition with the US tour now...
John Conteh retires from boxing (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former heavyweight boxing champion Henry Cooper about the announcement that WBC Light Heavyweight champion John Conteh is retiring. Male interviewer not identified.
Harold Evans on the Times (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with new editor of the Times Harold Evans about the direction of the newspaper and the effect of the takeover by Rupert Murdoch. Male interviewer not identified. Sound is in mono.