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Iranian embassy siege - debate after end (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Parliamentary statements and debate on 06/05/80 following the end of the siege by dissident Arab gunmen at the Iranian embassy in London (05/05/80). Speaking are: Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw;...
Iranian embassy siege ends - Iranian official reaction (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Roger Cooper reports back from Tehran on official reaction to the storming of the Iranian embassy in London by SAS commandos to end the siege by dissident Arab gunmen (05/05/80). And on bodies of US military...
John Lennon death - Central Park gathering (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on a mass gathering in Central Park, New York, in remembrance of former Beatle John Lennon following his murder on 08/12/80. Includes vox pop with crowd members. Female reporter not identified.
John Lennon death - Liverpool reaction (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on a tribute event in Liverpool following the death of former Beatle, John Lennon, in New York (08/12/80). Includes vox pop with crowd; interview with Allan Williams, former manager and Master of...
John Lennon death - record sales rise (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview; Music
Report from an unidentified record shop in London on UK public reaction to the death of John Lennon with a subsequent rise in sales of Lennon and Beatles records. Includes vox pop with record buyers;...
John Lennon death - Liverpool reaction (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on reaction from Liverpool to the news of the death of former Beatle John Lennon in New York (08/12/80). Includes vox pop with Liverpool residents; interview with Bob Wooler, Cavern Club compere...
Diana Spencer-Prince Charles engagement (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Peter Deeley reports back on the press rumours regarding the alleged engagement between Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. Second male reporter not identified.
Iran-Iraq war - Iran calls for Western support (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference at the Iranian embassy in London where a male Iranian speaker (not identified) tries to gain Western support for his country during the Iran-Iraq War and compares the plight of...
Last edition of London Evening news (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the publication of the last edition of the London Evening News newspaper. Includes interviews with Felix Barker, drama and film critic; Guy Schofield, former editor; Ken Allen(?), journalist....
Henry MacKenney trial verdicts (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the verdict in the murder trial of gangster Henry MacKenney (aka Big H) and his co-conspirators at the Old Bailey in London. Male reporter not identified.