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Laker Airway collapse - reasons (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the reasons behind the financial collapse of the low budget Laker Airways, including the discounts offered by rival airlines. Male speaker and female interviewer not identified.
Laker Airways collapse - reaction to rescue package (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male holidaymaker about the announcement of a rescue package for the bankrupt Laker Airways from Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland. Male interviewer not identified.
Laker Airways collapse - union view (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male trade union representative (not identified) on the collapse of Freddie Laker’s budget Laker Airways and the repercussions for employees of the company. Male interviewer not identified...
Laker Airways collapse - passengers’ reaction (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Interview with passengers of Laker Airways (not identified), responding to the announcement of the financial collapse of the company. Female reporter not identified.
Post Office bravery award winners (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the presentation of bravery awards by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to postal workers William Howe(?), Frank Barlow, Janet King and Cyril King, after the prevention of armed robberies. Includes...
Cardowan Colliery explosion (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on an underground explosion at Cardowan Colliery near Glasgow resulting in injuries to twenty miners. Speaking are: witness Robert Tennant; rescuer George Nelson. Male reporter and female interviewer...
Post Office bravery awards (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with postal worker Cyril King after the presentation of a bravery award by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, for the prevention of an armed robbery at his sub-post office in Nelson, Lancashire. He...
Prince opens new Craft Council Gallery (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Dickie Arbiter reports on the opening by Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, of the new premises of the Craft Council gallery in Lower Regent Street. Speaking are: Prince Charles; craftsman Richard La...
Transglobe expedition progress (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, with preparations for a journey to the North Pole. Speaking are: Sir Ranulph Fiennes; expedition chairman Sir Edmund Irving....
Labour view on government defence policy (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a Labour Party defence spokesman (poss. Denzil Davies) on the Conservative Government’s defence policy, and the decision to spend on the new Trident nuclear missile defence system. Male...