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Yorkshire oil rig fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Texan troubleshooter, Boots Hansen, about preparing to bring an oil rig fire in Yorkshire under control, a process known as capping. Female interviewer not identified.
Tackling prison overcrowding (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on measures being taken to tackle overcrowding in British gaols. With comment from Secretary of Preservation of the Rights of Prisoners (PROP), Jim Cogan; and Prison Officers Association District...
Last run of Deltic locomotive (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the special last run of the Deltic diesel locomotive which is being decommissioned, ending at Kings Cross station in London, history of the locomotive, steam trains, and train enthusiasts. With...
Ariane space launcher (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with space expert, Ian Ridpath, about the success of the European Space Agency, particularly the shuttle, Ariane, which will be used to launch satellites. Male interviewer not identified.
Thatcher reviews 1981 (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher looking back at 1981. On extremism in the Labour Party; the new SDP party; the economy, unemployment and her economic policies; martial law in Poland and...
Princess Diana pregnancy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
LBC’s court correspondent (Dickie Arbiter?) talks about the plea from Buckingham Palace for the press to stop hounding the Princess of Wales, Princess Diana during her pregnancy, and press coverage of her...
Murderous gangster pair imprisoned (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on the case of gangsters Michael Jamieson and James Anderson who received life sentences for 4 murders and an attempted murder and robberies in London. Includes Detective Chief Superintendent, John...
Bruce Kent on Reagan nuclear defence policy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with General Secretary of the CND, Monsignor Bruce Kent, about a speech made by US President Ronald Reagan outlining his nuclear policy. Male interviewer not identified.
Redundancy money stolen? (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Former company liquidator, Barry Calvert, denies the accusation that he stole redundancy money. Male interviewer not identified.
Ken Livingstone on need for new rates system (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with leader of the Greater London Council, Ken Livingstone, about his ideas for a new rates system to replace the current complicated and unfair local tax system. Female interviewer not identified.