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Blair Peach inquest (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the inquest into the death of Blair Peach at an Anti-Nazi League demonstration in Southall, London. On evidence of witnesses who say he was hit on the head by a police truncheon. Male reporter not...
Smalley Road council houses (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on poor design and problems with coucil housing on the Smalley Road estate in London, with its poor ventilation and mould. Resident Frank Goscombe shows an unidentified male reporter around his house.
Girls lured to England (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial of an accountant who lured five girls to England from Ireland, raped four and assaulted one. On the case of prosecutor James Curtis. Female reporter not identified.
Labour conference coverage and analysis (1979)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview; Music; News report; Speech
Coverage and analysis of the Labour Party conference 1979. Topics covered include constitutional changes and internal division. Speaking are: Roy Hattersley; James Callaghan, Peter Hain, Tony Benn, Eric...
Lancaster House conference on Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Coverage and analysis of the conference being held at Lancaster House, London, to facilitate peace talks between factions within Rhodesia Zimbabwe. Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington is in the chair and...
Police harassment of children? (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a meeting between Elephant and Castle residents and police, about what some residents interpret as juvenile delinquency and others as police harassment of children. Chief Inspector Alan Coxon...
Homosexuality and the Church (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the publication of a Board of Social Responsibility report on homosexuality with press conference. Contributors include John Yates, Bishop of Gloucester; Gervase Duffield. Male reporter not...
Olympics for Docklands? (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on GLC leader Sir Horace Cutler’s plan to revive London’s Docklands by offering the area as the venue for the 1988 Olympics. Includes interview with Ken Livingstone, representing GLC Labour group...
Southampton brothels plan (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Allan Taylor talks to David Scouller, Chief Executive of Southampton City Council, about the council’s proposal to establish legalized brothels in the city. We also hear from a female resident of Derby...
Education cuts (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Lambeth Council’s refusal to implement Conservative Government’s cuts in education and organising a march to protest at the cuts. Speaking are Ted Knight, Lambeth Council leader; Robin Pitt,...