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Children’s party in Hyde Park (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on a two-day funfair and children’s party in Hyde Park, London. Speaking are: a male policeman; a female member of staff at the lost children’s section; various children and parents. The female...
Victory parade after Arsenal win FA Cup (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Special
Jim Dallmeyer reports on the parade through Highbury and Islington in North London by the Arsenal football players, after their victory in the 1979 FA Cup where they beat Manchester United at Wembley....
Scottish defeat in England-Scotland game (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on the reaction of Scottish football supporters after their team were defeated by England in the home championship match at Wembley. Speaking are: Scottish fans; a London taxi driver; John Bremner of...
Coin Street development protests (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview; Speech
Report on a protest by local residents in Lambeth, South London, against a proposed development in Coin Street near Waterloo Station. Includes speeches by and interviews with local residents. Female reporter...
Marathon squash attempt (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on the attempt of two squash players to set the new world record for the longest ever squash game, with the squash heard being played. Includes interview with the two men- John Errington and Patrick...
Richard Mall sentenced for Grunwick violence (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Ken Dennis reports on the two-year prison sentence imposed on computer operator Richard Mall for wounding PC Trevor Wilson with a milk bottle on the Grunwick picket line two years ago. Includes interview...
Protest demonstration against Islington National Front meeting (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Steve Marlow reports from a demonstration outside Islington Town Hall by National Front opponents, who are being excluded by police from attending the party’s political meeting in the hall later this...
Trial of Hull prison officers (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Paul Davies reports on the trial of twelve prison officers accused of conducting revenge attacks on prisoners following the 1976 Hull Prison riots, and of former Assistant Governor, William McComb (referred...
National Council for Civil Liberties report on police powers (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on recommendations by the National Council for Civil Liberties on changes in the law to protect the individual and prevent the abuse of police powers. Includes interview with NCCL spokesman Peter...
Four not guilty verdicts in Hull prison officers trial (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the not guilty trial verdicts on four of the twelve prison officers accused of conducting revenge attacks on prisoners following the 1976 Hull Prison riots, and retirement of the jury to reach a...